The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Versus Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Serum
Updated on March 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Serum 58 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Serum 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientFructose
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientWater, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Fructooligosaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructose, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Xylitol, Tromethamine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Squalane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Magnesium PCA, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Ingredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
Hanskin Seven Layer Ceramide Serum 58 ingredients
Reviews
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
I didn’t do anything for me. I didn’t feel particularly hydrated, B5 also didn’t help with anything 🤷🏻♀️ I rather use other products where I see results over night.
I tried to dilute it with Niacinamide serum 10%, it started to pill. I was curious if it’s just my failed attempt or it’s generally a problem and yes… if I apply those serums even one after the other, it starts to pill 🙈 that’s a Show more
a really moisturising hydrating serum!! dries tacky but i can get past that
