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Every time I’ve used this, my skin is super plump and perfectly moisturised. Honestly can’t believe the amazing quality for how affordable it is. Will keep repurchasing forever!
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30ml
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA) can attract up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
- Cruelty Free
- Vegan
- Artificial Fragrance Free
- Sulphate Free
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- Age Prevention
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- Acne, breakouts and blackheads
- Dull, dry or dehydrated skin
- First signs of ageing
- Sensitivity and redness
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- Dry
- Normal to dry
- Normal to oily
- Oily
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Reviews
4.5 of 1531 reviews
91% recommend this product
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Not a bad moisturizer
I bought this on the back of the great experience I had with the buffet and HA.
This isn't the most hydrating moisturizer I've used, but it wasn't the worst. It left my skin feeling soft, but not very "hydrated". I think works better if you apply a serum before hand.
This isn't the most hydrating moisturizer I've used, but it wasn't the worst. It left my skin feeling soft, but not very "hydrated". I think works better if you apply a serum before hand.
Nice!
verified purchaserThis is a nice daily serum for hydration. The formula applied nicely and I haven’t had any troubles using this with other serums and products.Awesome product!
Every time I’ve used this, my skin is super plump and perfectly moisturised. Honestly can’t believe the amazing quality for how affordable it is. Will keep repurchasing forever!Added hydration
I started using this recently because I started getting some breakouts and the use of acne products was making my skin quite dry. I have found it really helpful for minimising dryness without adding any oiliness, sensitivity, or making my breakouts worse. I use it as the first step in my routine morning and night, and when I skip it I really notice the difference in how much dryer my skin gets. De...Read MoreLove it, great product, great price, same results as significantly more expensive products.
I love this product. I have combination skin prone to hormonal acne and blackheads/whiteheads/general congestion around my nose, chin and cheeks, and random bouts of dryness just to keep my guessing. I have used significantly more expensive (like top of the price end, significantly) hyaluronic serums trying to get hydration without congestion and was hesitant to try this at first out of fear it wo...Read MoreGood serum
This is a nice serum, goes on quite sticky but feels great once you add moisturizer over the top. Has made my skin really dewy and glowy since using.Great repairing and hydrating serum
I purchased this serum as a newbie to serums as it is pretty difficult to mess up. It is exactly as advertised, a simple, hydrating and repairing serum. I recently repurchased this serum post skin needling treatments and it was really soothing and nice to use.Tightens & brightens
Use this everyday religiously! It tightens and smooths out my lines. Can’t live without it! Try using it on your hands the difference is amazing
I have super sensitive skin Never once have I reactedNothing exciting about this serum
I am Asian, in my late thirties with dry skin. I use other "The Ordinary" products which I love, but this serum is really... just ordinary. It smells like nothing which is not a bad thing. It is sticky at first and then evaporates into nothing. The dropper bottle is cute but the squeezy part of my dropper came loose after a week. The serum has done nothing to alleviate my dryness. In fact, aft...Read MoreGreat affordable HA
I find it’s best to apply to a damp face, leaves the face feeling plump!INSANE
This is defiantly a must have active. I do a 3 step moisturizing method- water, HA and my moisturiser for best results. (@olenabeley) and it works legends!! Been through many and will repurchase forever.cleared my skin!
I ordered alot of the ordinary skincare and this acid has significantly changed my skin. it did take abit over a month to see the changes but i am alot more confident now with my skin and dont even wear makeup anymore - which is something i never used to do.best serum for oilyskin
i was skeptical at first since i also had blemishes on skin but this was not irritating one bit i really enjoyed using in combination with the salicylc acid serumGreat results
Previous HA products I've used have made my skin feel tight afterwards - in a dry way. Whereas this applies and makes my skin feel like its absorbed the watery texture, and also looks glowy. Wish I had saved my money on previous products that are $$ and just started with this!A good basic serum
This is a good option if you are on a budget. I always have one on the go to use inbetween the times when my more expensive one has run out, or I want it to last longer! The ingredients are brilliant, it’s just the formulation that’s a bit clunky-it’s pretty sticky and can pill if you use too much or don’t leave it to dry long enough. Definitely hydrating, just not my number one.UM WHAT
I am soooooo impressed with this! I have bought a hyaluronic acid for over $100 before, and TBH this one is better!!Great budget product for hydrated skin
Love this! Such a great affordable product to help boost hydration. I find it applies really well to the skin, and helps keen my skin plump and well hydrated. Would recommend this product.Brilliant
It’s gorgeous and pampering. Feel glowy and moisturised each time I apply. It’s gentle and suitable for sensitive oily dry skin. One of the top ordinary products for meGreat for keeping my skin hydrated
I've found that my skin looks and feel a lot plumper since starting to use this product! Always top up with a moisturiser because HA will dry your skin out if you don't top it off, and it's perfect alongside my Vit C serum in the morning.Affordable and does the job
I brought this to replace one of my more expensive serums and it really does the job! It works really well when you layer it with another product ie a thicker cream. I have really dry skin and this does the job. Only thing is it is slightly stickyAssists with hydration
I have combination skin; oily in the T zone and dry and flaky on my cheeks. I have started to use this before I moisturise in the morning and have found my skin to be even and hydrated for the full work day.Perfect for the man in your life
I have been trying to get my husband into skincare for yonks, and this has finally done it! It's lightweight and so doesn't seem like "skincare" to him. He uses it religiously and says it leaves his skin feeling "good". I've personally moved on to other hyaluronic forumlas, but this is an excellent reliable formula that is such a good price, readily available and does a great job at hydrating.Love it
I have combination skin so this works really well for me easy to put on feels amazing and my skins never felt betterMoisturising but tacky
This was my first venture into cosmeceuticals, as I wanted a gentle ingredient with proven efficacy. Although this is nicely moisturising, it left a film on my skin with even the tiniest amount of product, and I couldn't find a way to make it not pill up under my sunscreen. I game my mother a bottle to try, and she loves it and doesn't have the tacking/pilling issue, so it may be more beneficial f...Read MoreDidn't live up to the hype
I bought this because of all the fantastic reviews but it really didn't live up to hype. It was very watery when expelled from the dropper but then so tacky when applied to my skin. I'm not sure what I was expecting but I'm glad I didn't pay more for this.Very effective
Immediately worked on my 65yr skin, smoother, and much more hydrated. I use it with The Buffet. Very impressed.Excellent
Such an easy affordable way to add hydration to your skin, great to use straight out the shower and pat on to damp skin to retain moisture before locking it in with a moisturiserSimply Amazing!
This is a great moisturiser! I use this as part of my night skin care routine and gives a boost to my complexion. It leaves it looking slightly shiny but feels soothing when it sinks in.Plumping and moisturising
For the price point, this product is great and exactly what I was after. I tried a sample of the Medik8 Hyaluronic Acid prior to purchasing this and must admit, the texture is comparatively quite tacky. However, once it absorbs and after applying sunscreen, there is no residue and I find it gives my skin a hydrated, more plump appearance.Amazing for dry patchy skin
i have dry patches that rear their ugly heads, especially in winter, I apply this all over after cleansing with a gentle cleanser and my skin looks normal again. It also stops the patchiness and caking under makeup!Finally figured out how to use it
I never used to feel like this did anything for my skin. Hydration? Where?
Then I learned how it's supposed to be applied and now I love it.
I use it in the PM on damp skin after cleansing. The skin shouldn't be too wet, but not too dry either. I focus it on the areas where I get the most dry, which is the forehead, between the brows, and the temples. Then, when the skil...Read Morevery hydrating
this is so hydrating on my dry skin it works really well and soaks in quickHydrating and light
I love this product, it's super affordable and I can tell it makes a difference to my skin. I like how light in texture it is and how I can apply it around my eye area. It's a bathroom stable. Highly recommend.The most affordable hyaluronic serum
I was curious to try this brand as I have read so many good reviews and the price is so affordable. I use this product every day as a part of my routine in the evenings and sometimes in the mornings as well. I like the texture as it is not too oily and not too sticky, easy to apply and it sinks in very well so that you can proceed with application of day/night cream or whatever products you want ...Read MoreAn Ordinary life changer
This was the first product to start me off on my DECIEM/The Ordinary journey and it had such a profound and instant effect on one particular skin concern it has changed my approach to skincare forever.
I never left the house without foundation or powder (Nude) on and I barely managed to cleanse consistently, let alone have a full routine, but since using this product I have consulte...Read MoreLove this
great hydrating serum, should definitely be a staple product in your skincare routine regardless of what moisturiser you use. I would especially recommend this to girls with oily skin like mine, as a lot of the time oily skin is dehydrated skin that is overcompensating. It's also really important to note that this should be applied on a DAMP face! I'm onto my 4th bottle and didnt realise this so p...Read MoreReally great
A bit of a different texture when you put it on, it kind of foams up, and you definitely have to layer a cream moisturiser on top but your skin feel sooo soft afterwards. Really great, would purchase againGreat product, even better price
I just finished my first bottle of this serum, it's very hydrating giving a nice plump feeling to my skin, I have also seen a bug reduction in my redness, as other people have said it can be a bit sticky, but I don't find that a big con.GREAT HYALURONIC ACID
This is a great hyaluronic acid product and adding with B5 to calm the skin and provide high moisture. I do have many other serums containing hyaluronic acid already, so it is a product will constantly buying just for hyaluronic acid. But if you just need extra hydration or not have major other skin concerns, it is a great option.Good
I’ve tried so many products from TO and while I like this and recommend, I prefer the marine hyaluronic acid which isnt sticky whereas this is. I do like the effects of this though and as hyaluronic acid is one of my daily staples, if marine hyaluronic is out of stock I do order this. I find my skin is less flaky through the use of TO acid serums.Holy Grail
This is my absolute holy grail. Its my base after toner and before anything else. Helps absorb your moisturiser and just makes your skin look more plump, hydrated and helps heal any imperfections.Favourite Ordinary product
This makes my skin feel dewy and so so hydrated - probably my favourite product ever. It can be tacky if you use too much so put it on a freshly cleansed/toned face. I tend to only use this product at night as it hydrates so intensively and i have quite oily skinLove this!
I use the medik8 hyaluronic acid and although it is good, when I want extra hydration I use this together with the medik8 one.
An amazing product yet very cheap!
It's worth trying, you definitely have nothing to lose :) My skin loves this!!!Love this product
I have dry skin and I can't live without this product, it works so well under my moisturiser and makeup and really brings dull/dry skin back to life. My love for this product was confirmed when I ran out before my next bottle arrived and my skin definitely wasn't looking or feeling as hydrated. Amazing price too!AMAZING
Within two uses, I have immediately noticed a difference in the hydration of my skinHydration Hero
Such a great product for the price! Have been devoted to The Ordinary's Marine Hyaluronics for over 12 months, but the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 provides such a good, deep hydration.LOVVVE! Healthy, glowy and plump skin
I have been using this product for about 3 months now after my skin was quite dehydrated and dry and I can honestly say it's changed my skins health so much! It's quite sticky but drys like a mask so sort of tight on your face.
I use this after cleansing and then a moisturiser on top and it gives my skin that added boost of hydration that it needs and makes my face like super healthy.My Hyaluronic Staple
Ive been using this product for 3 years now and its my go to for moisture boost. I have used higher end brands and find that this works the best and has the best price point. I was so happy to hear they have brought this out in a larger bottle. I use this product morning and night and before a LED light facial at home treatmentLoooooove this product!
Absolutely LOVE this product and the price is totally in my budget! It leaves my face feeling hydrated every time!LOVE THIS - very hydrating
SUPER hydrating, my skin feel plump and fuller the next morning. The texture is a little thicker/goopier than expected but the trick I discovered is once applied to face, keep gently patting the product into your skin with fingers tips. Otherwise it doesn't fully sink in well and dries with a thin layer left making you look shiny.
As always, great value for money with the ordinary products,...Read MoreSuper good for the price
I was a bit sceptical when trying this. Everyone keeps saying that HA needs to be in my skin routine so I brought some. It is super good for the price. I noticed an instant difference and it cleared up my dry skin so quickly.LOVVVE! Healthy, glowy and plump skin
I have been using this product for about 3 months now after my skin was quite dehydrated and dry and I can honestly say it's changed my skins health so much! It's quite sticky but drys like a mask so sort of tight on your face.
I use this after cleansing and then a moisturiser on top and it gives my skin that added boost of hydration that it needs and makes my face like super healthy.LOVVVE! Healthy, glowy and plump skin
I have been using this product for about 3 months now after my skin was quite dehydrated and dry and I can honestly say it's changed my skins health so much! It's quite sticky but drys like a mask so sort of tight on your face.
I use this after cleansing and then a moisturiser on top and it gives my skin that added boost of hydration that it needs and makes my face like super healthy.A Great Starting Point
This product is great for introducing a Hyaluronic acid into your skin regime, It can be quite drying in the face if not used with a moisturiser.My Skin Says THANKYOU
I've been using surface moisturisers for years but never thought to try out serums for a deeper moisturise. My skin soaks up this serum like there's no tomorrow and I can already see a massive difference in my skin!Amazing quality for very little money
I've been using this product for quite a while on and off as my skin needs it. Oily skin people, this is fab if you want hydration without adding extra oils to your face. Only down side is it leaves a slighly sticky/tacky residue but to me this is so minor considering the price. Pairs great with their moisturiser too!Does exactly what it says
Used after the Salicylic Mask to rehydrate my skin.
Was super soft and I like the consistency, a bit thicker than my other serums but I like it cause it doesn't just disappear straight into the skin, you can move it around a bit which makes for a better experience, for me, anyway. Dries quite quickly after that, and doesn't feel tacky or sticky! Will keep using for sure.Hydrating
I didn't purchase this product myself, I received it from a friend who bought it and didn't enjoy it.
However, I quite enjoyed it.
I didn't think it was as hydrating as other products I have used (plant derived squalane and the marula oi), but I think it did help overall, and made my skin feel smooth and clean-feeling.
I probably wouldn't purchase it again, but for the price, th...Read MoreA staple in my skincare
This product was recommended to me as I have very dry/dehydrated skin. I love this product because a little goes a long way, I only need a couple of drops and it spreads so easily over my face and sinks in instantly. I have noticed a difference in my skin's hydration and I feel like it makes other products sink in better too. I would recommend patting it in while you have damp/slightly wet skin.Great value, great quality
I've repurchased this product many times in either the 30ml or 60ml bottles. Over the last couple of years, I've swapped back and forth between The Ordinary and other brands at different price points. For my skin, I keep coming back to The Ordinary as I've found it the best balance of value and quality. I use about half the dropper in one application and find its absorbs quickly. It layers fine wi...Read MoreReally plumping
This serum just plums and hydrated my skin like no other. I’m so obsessed and couldn’t live without it.Super hydrating
This product is super hydrating and does exactly what it promises which keeps your skin supple and soft. I use this every day and it helps lock in moisture during the driest of days.Amazing
I love this serum! I'm onto my 3rd bottle and was wondering why I hadn't seen much of a difference in my skin's hydration and oiliness... til I realised it's meant to be applied to a damp face! Now that I have been doing that I'm slowly starting to see a difference. A friend who I haven't seen a while said my skin looks great compared to when I last saw her so it must be working. It also lasts ag...Read MoreStrictly More 3.5 Stars
I have combination acne-prone skin which leans more on the oily side. Once I heard there was an affordable hyaluronic option I jumped at the chance to try it out. It's a great product for its price, and it makes me feel more hydrated. However, when it's applied it seems to almost sit on top my skin as opposed to being absorbed. I feel this may be a great option for those seeking a moisturising bar...Read MoreLove The Ordinary
I love The Ordinary products for their versatile and affordable range. This is one product I use as part of my routine everyday and I have seen more results with The Ordinary then other serums five times the price. Highly recommend them.Plump it up
This stuff is great to add in hydration and really give a soft plump look to your skin. It is best used on damp skin, I use a hydrating essence toner before and often layer it a few times, then apply this product, and then add another layer of essence toner before other serums. Then lock it all in with a moisturiser!Dry skins best friend
I put this on every morning and I swear I glow. It makes my dry cheeks feel so lovely and it is a lovely base for my moisturisier.a bit tacky but good
I suffer from terrible cystic acne and it has helped me a lot :)Great for the price
This is a great hydrating serum for its price point. It can feel a little sticky and doesn't sink in as well as the more expensive hyaluronic serums. Don't expect miracle results but it definitely does help with hydration levels.Changed my skin
This product changed my skin and I have got so many friends and family members onto it! Since using this, I have noticed less pimples, blackheads, flaking and my makeup sits so much better on my skin! I have learnt that the key is to use it on damp skin, so I spritz a toning mist on and then apply while my skin is still wet from the mist. My skin is so dewy!Amazing product and price
I love this product, I've been using it for a while now, fits perfectly into my morning routine. Super hydrating and great price point!A part of my daily routine
I find that this products helps keep my skin hydrated without feeling greasy, and my skin tone appears more even. I think this product should be a basic in every skin care routine. You don't need to spend a fortune on Hyaluronic acid to have a good one.Use it daily
I love this. Use it everyday by mixing with The Ordinary NMF + HA- even though that's already got HA in it- I add a few drops of The Ordinary Borage seed oil and then the HA to make it a little more spreadable and less thick. My go to moisturising routine :)Not a bad moisturizer
I bought this on the back of the great experience I had with the buffet and HA.
This isn't the most hydrating moisturizer I've used, but it wasn't the worst. It left my skin feeling soft, but not very "hydrated". I think works better if you apply a serum before hand.Great!
Works really well just to overall make your skin better looking, and brighterHelps moisturiser absorb better but leaves dry patches after 12 hours
I have owned this for almost a week and have used it 2-3 times. I apply it after washing my face and immediately apply a face moisturiser on top. It does mean my skin absorbs the cream moisturiser better and makes my skin look and feel nicer. However, about 12 hours after I apply the Hyaluronic Acid and whatever moisturiser I use, my skin has obvious dry patches that were either not there or were ...Read MoreMoisturising
This product lost a star only because of its consistency. I can’t use it under my foundation unfortunately and it’s a little sticky feeling. But the pros outweigh that small issue, it’s certainly helped really rehydrate my skin and KEEP it hydrated, which has always been an issue for me.Hydrates well!
Bought this along with Ordinary Niacinamide as my first purchases from the range. Have learned a lot about the need for Hyaluronic Acid from the Podcast and thought this would be a good way to introduce it to my routine. Formula works well under their Niacinamide, haven't tried with makeup but together they seem to hydrate. I think it helps plump up the skin too. I am yet to try any other brands f...Read MoreHydrates well!
Bought this along with Ordinary Niacinamide as my first purchases from the range. Have learned a lot about the need for Hyaluronic Acid from the Podcast and thought this would be a good way to introduce it to my routine. Formula works well under their Niacinamide, haven't tried with makeup but together they seem to hydrate. I think it helps plump up the skin too. I am yet to try any other brands f...Read MoreHydration Hydration Hydration
Hydrates my skin so nicely! Really has helped contribute to replenishing the dryness in my skin :)cleared up my skin
this is my favourite product in my skincare routine! it has cleared up my skin so muchWould recommend
Definitely notices a different in my skin feeling plump and hydrated after using this product!Best value
Literally can’t go wrong with this stuff for the price you pay. I haven’t used it alone yet, I pair it with the ordinary buffet followed by the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream and my skin is sooo soft I love it.Doesn’t cause any irritation
Some treatments similar to this cause irritation and redness but this product doesn’t. It’s affordable compared to many other brands, would definitely recommend.Beauty shelf staple
An absolute staple!
Light weight, not tacky, no icky smell, great price. A favorite of mine (especially in QLD summer, when stored in the fridge for a cooling effect), leaving skin plump and refreshed.Miracles
I have a dry skin and recently developed melasma. I have been so scare of using products as I worry they are going to damage my skin, I decided to give it a go and in the last three day my skin has improved and I believe the melasma is less obvios. So happyUse after dermarolling
I purchased this with my Lonvitalite Derma Roller Face and Body Kit as it showed up as regularly purchased along side it. My skin feels quite fresh afterwords, very shiny and is a little goey / sticky. For the very low price, I recommend trying it.Pretty good!
Have been using this with Niacinamide but havent seen too much of a difference with hydration, but definitely a more brighter and clear complexion, but hopefully with longer use there will be a difference in making my skin much more internally hydrated and dewy!Amazing
I haven’t ever really been into skin care, mainly because of the price of a lot of the decent products, but when I saw the ordinary I immediately bought and I am not disappointed. It’s hydrated my skin is hydrated and glowing. A little goes a long way too so it will definitely last.That extra glass of water you forgot to drink
When applied to damp skin this little refreshing number really makes up for that H2O you missed out onNice glow
This is a really nice product! This is nice and hydrating and gives the skin a nice subtle glow. This is also nice and gentle on my often angry and acne prone skin! Will definitely re-purchase.Great product at great price
Love this in the morning and evening routine. Very hydrating and great price point!Tacky thing...
I use this serum during the Aussie cooler months for hydration. Although it's tacky/sticky on application this serum keeps my skin and mainly my cheeks nice and plump.Below average
Very affordable but i feel like it does nothing for my skin, so for me its a waste of money!Hydrating!
Super hydrating but I usually avoid put it on my t-zone and nose as I finish my regime with hemp seed oil and I find it goes shiny (I have oily skin and maybe it’s just a bit too much hydration. Great for eyes and the rest of my face though)Great supplement to the routine
I would not use this product alone but it is great to supplement your skin care routine. I found that it did not affect my use of other products so it is nice to get that bit of extra moisutreDry and tight sometimes
I used the Buffet first which is a HA-based formula, so just HA is not what I expected. It is super watery, but dries like a tight plastic film, sometimes it's like that sometimes it's not noticeable. The packaging makes it super hard to apply at times too, because the serum is so watery it leaks out of the dropper bottle and I find it's a bit of a mess. I'm not sure which way I lean on this one!So good!
I’m a repeat purchaser.... I use it in the morning either by itself or mix with Vitamin C first up on clean skin for a nourishing hydrating base all day long! Then moisturiser sunscreen and make up over the top!Super hydrating
Love this product! Have been using it for over a year now and have had so many comments on my skin.
It absorbs quickly and gives such a lovely glow.So moisterising!
I love this serum! I use it as a base to my skincare routine. It helps my often dry skin recover from all the somewhat brutal acne products i use on it. It really helps keep my skin moist and hydrated! i cant say its helped with any redness or acne, but that's not what i bought it for. I first bought it after a terrible allergic reaction all over my face left it red and splotchy and hot and dry. t...Read MoreFirst time trying the original it’s the best amazing results
I love this product amazing results in a weeks time .
