The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum is designed for individuals seeking to enhance skin hydration, plumpness, and elasticity. Its primary benefit is delivering instant and lasting multi-depth hydration, helping to smooth fine lines and improve overall skin texture. While highly effective for most skin types, consistent daily application is key to achieving and maintaining its full benefits.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum offers a powerful blend of ingredients designed for optimal skin hydration and health:
Multi-Depth Hydration: Features 5 forms of Hyaluronic Acid (low-, medium-, and high-molecular weight, HA crosspolymer, and hydrolyzed HA) to provide hydration across multiple layers of the skin's surface.
Skin Barrier Support: Enriched with Ceramides (sphingolipids) that help to reinforce the skin's natural barrier, protecting it and keeping moisture locked in.
Enhanced Moisture Retention: Pro-vitamin B5 (Panthenol) actively supports the formation of key skin barrier components, such as ceramides and fatty acids, ensuring moisture is retained for longer periods.
Instant & Lasting Plumping: Delivers immediate plumping hydration that extends throughout the day, leaving skin feeling smoother and looking healthier.
Reduces Fine Dry Lines: Regular use helps to minimize the appearance of fine dry lines, contributing to a more youthful and even skin texture.
Improves Suppleness & Elasticity: Works to promote greater skin suppleness and elasticity, enhancing the skin's overall resilience and feel.
Provides instant and all-day plumping hydration.
Uses five forms of hyaluronic acid for multi-depth skin hydration.
Formulated with ceramides to support the skin barrier and lock in moisture.
Contains pro-vitamin B5 to enhance moisture retention and skin health.
Helps minimize the appearance of fine dry lines and improve elasticity.
Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and suitable for all skin types.
Info needed: Specific limitations or drawbacks not provided in product description.
Provides instant and all-day plumping hydration.
Uses five forms of hyaluronic acid for multi-depth skin hydration.
Formulated with ceramides to support the skin barrier and lock in moisture.
Contains pro-vitamin B5 to enhance moisture retention and skin health.
Helps minimize the appearance of fine dry lines and improve elasticity.
Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and suitable for all skin types.
Info needed: Specific limitations or drawbacks not provided in product description.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum is engineered for visible results, integrating seamlessly into daily skincare routines for enhanced hydration and skin health.
Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening before creams, oils, or heavier serums. Its lightweight texture allows for easy layering.
For optimal absorption, apply to slightly damp skin after cleansing and toning.
Clinical testing demonstrates significant improvements over time, highlighting the serum's effectiveness in real-world scenarios:
Instantly: Skin feels hydrated and the skin barrier is supported, providing immediate comfort and a healthy appearance.
After 1 Week: Users report noticeably smoother and softer skin texture, indicating improved surface hydration.
After 2 Weeks: Skin appears firmer and more plump, a testament to the multi-depth hydration and enhanced elasticity.
After 4 Weeks: The appearance of lines and wrinkles, including nasolabial folds, is visibly smoothed and plumped. Skin's elasticity and overall suppleness are markedly improved, contributing to a more youthful and resilient complexion.
This serum is particularly beneficial for those with dry or dehydrated skin, as well as individuals looking to maintain skin suppleness and minimize the early signs of aging.
To ensure you get the most from your Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum, follow these guidelines for setup, compatibility, and care:
Cleanse: Begin with a clean face. Gently cleanse your skin to remove impurities.
Tone (Optional): If you use a toner, apply it after cleansing.
Apply Serum: Dispense a few drops (typically 2-3) of the serum onto your fingertips. Gently massage it into your entire face. It can be used both in the morning and evening.
Layering: Apply the serum before heavier creams, oils, or suspensions to allow for optimal absorption. Its lightweight nature makes it suitable for layering.
Skin Types: This serum is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, oily, combination, normal, and dry skin.
Other Products: It can be safely incorporated into most existing skincare routines. Avoid using directly with Vitamin C suspensions or other strong acids in the same application, if sensitivity is a concern, alternate usage.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Shelf Life: Refer to the PAO (Period After Opening) symbol on the packaging for specific shelf-life instructions, usually 6-12 months after opening.
Handling: Keep the dropper clean and avoid direct contact with the skin to maintain product integrity.