The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
A cheap, effective hydration layer for tight, dehydrated skin.
What it is
Three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid with panthenol. Applied to damp skin and sealed with a moisturiser it makes a real difference to tightness and fine dehydration lines. Applied to dry skin with nothing on top, it can make things worse — technique matters here.
How to use it: Apply to damp skin to help the next layers absorb.
Where to buy it
Compared across every retailer we track, with per-unit pricing so different sizes are judged fairly.
Save $2.20 by buying from Walmart rather than the most expensive stockist.
| Retailer | Price | Per unit | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WalmartCheapest Checked 8 hours ago | $7.75−14% $9 | $0.26 / ml | $6.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Target Checked 8 hours ago | $8.45−6% $9 | $0.28 / ml | $5.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Ulta Beauty Checked 8 hours ago | $8.55−5% $9 | $0.29 / ml | $5.95, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Amazon Checked 8 hours ago | $8.80−2% $9 | $0.29 / ml | Free | Visit ↗ |
Dermstore Checked 8 hours ago | $9.95 | $0.33 / ml | $4.95, free over $50 | Visit ↗ |
Prices shown are curated sample data, not a live feed — treat them as illustrative and confirm on the retailer’s own site before buying. Routine earns nothing from these links.
What’s in it, and why
1 key active doing the work here.
What it helps with
Routine is educational and is not medical advice. Recommendations are generated from the answers you gave and general dermatological guidance — they cannot account for your full history. For persistent or severe skin conditions, or before starting anything new during pregnancy, speak to a doctor or dermatologist.