Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

serum · 30 ml · Skincare

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
3Propandiol
4Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
5Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-sized form of hyaluronic acid, made by breaking the long molecule into…
6Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
7Phospholipids
8Sphingolipids
9PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
10Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
11GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
12Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
14Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
15Panisic Acid
16TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
17Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
18Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
19Ethoxydiglycol
20EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
21Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
22PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
23ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0769915233506, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 fragrance-free?

Yes. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).