The Ordinary

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum contains 17 ingredients. INCI: Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, and more. We have found comedogenic components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Hexylene Glycol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Water

Sodium Hyaluronate

Pentylene Glycol

Propanediol

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Panthenol

Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Healing

Moisturising

Softening

Brightening

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum contains 17 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components.

Neutrogena

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Hidratante

Hydro Boost Water Gel Hidratante

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Hidratante contains 19 ingredients. INCI: Aqua, Dimethicone, Glycerin, and more. We have found Silicones, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Parfum

Sorbitan Olivate

Dimethicone

Dimethiconol

Aqua

The most widely used silicone. It improves skin condition a lot. It makes the skin smooth and pleasant to touch, gives it a healthy gloss and forms a protective barrier. It temporarily fills small fine lines and wrinkles hiding them and making your skin look better. In hair care products it's used as hair conditioning component. It smoothes the hair and gives them a very pleasant silky gloss. It protects the hair from aggressive surfactants like SLS.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Polyacrylamide

Cetearyl Olivate

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Chlorphenesin

Carbomer

Laureth-7

Makes the product smell nice. It may be unsafe for skin because "fragrance" is a generic term. It may include a mixture of many different chemicals, sometimes not good for your skin. That's why it's one of the most popular causes of contact allergy.

C12-14 Pareth-12

Sodium Hydroxide

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Hidratante contains 19 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG). But we have found: Silicones, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Product Comparison

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum

Hydro Boost Water Gel Hidratante

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Anti aging

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Healing

Antiseptic

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Potential hazards

Silicones

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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