The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 Hydrating Serum 30ml

Description

The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 is a very thin serum made to support your skin’s own hydration barrier. It contains 17% amino acids and amino acid derivatives that match the natural moisturizing factors already found in skin, plus 5% pro vitamin B5 that hydrates several layers of the skin surface.

It absorbs quickly and leaves no greasy layer, so it sits easily under moisturizer and sunscreen in Pakistan’s summer heat. In dry winter months and long hours in air conditioned rooms, it gives skin steady moisture. A mild tingle after applying is normal with this formula. With regular use, skin feels softer, smoother, and better at holding water.

Clinical Results

• Instant hydration: Skin hydration doubled right after the first application.
• Better barrier in 1 week: The skin barrier improved and fine lines looked smoother.
• Less water loss in 4 weeks: Skin was protected against moisture loss and stayed hydrated.
• Softer skin in 8 weeks: Skin texture felt softer, with lasting moisture and fewer visible wrinkles.

Instant results from testing on 30 people using it once daily. Weekly results from testing on 56 people using it twice daily.

How to Use

1. Cleanse your face and pat it dry.
2. Apply a few drops to the face morning and evening, before creams.
3. Follow with moisturizer, and finish with sunscreen in the morning.

A light tingle is expected. Patch test on your upper forearm before first use. Use only on unbroken skin. If irritation occurs, rinse off and stop using it. Keep out of reach of children.

Pro Tip: If the tingle feels too strong at first, mix a few drops into your moisturizer before applying. This lowers the strength while your skin gets used to it.

Key Ingredients

• Amino Acids (17%): A blend including glycine, alanine, serine, and proline that mirrors skin’s natural moisturizing factors and keeps the outer layer hydrated and protected.
• Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5, 5%): Hydrates several layers of the skin surface and leaves skin soft and smooth.
• Betaine: A gentle hydrator that helps skin keep its water balance.
• Sodium PCA: Draws moisture into the skin and helps hold it there.
• Arginine: An amino acid that supports the skin’s hydration.

Full Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, PCA, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Lysine HCl, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

The Ordinary updates its formulas from time to time. The ingredient list on your box may differ slightly depending on when and where it was made.

FAQs

Is the tingling normal?

Yes. A mild tingle after applying is expected with this formula. If it feels too strong, mix it with your moisturizer.

Can oily skin use it?

Yes. It is oil free, non greasy, and suits all skin types.

Does it help with fine lines?

In clinical testing, fine lines looked smoother after one week, and wrinkles reduced by eight weeks with twice daily use. Its main purpose is hydration.

Can I use it with other serums?

Yes. It is a simple water based hydrating serum and layers well with other The Ordinary serums like Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.