The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Versus MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on March 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
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, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 69 ingredients
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 69 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
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 ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingDisteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ultramarines
Water, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Soluble Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ectoin, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Glucose, Glycine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Oleanolic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Parfum, Ultramarines
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.Â
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 PropanediolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCaprylyl 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.
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Mooltox Hyaluronic Acid Mild Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 69 ingredients
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum 23 ingredients
there's better out there!
i like the ordinary. most of their products are wonderful and, impressively, effective. especially for being on the cheaper side. however, their hyaluronic acid serum isn't as impressive. i want to say I'm in love with this one, but i barely saw any results.
as i incorporated this serum into my routine, my skin felt a lot smoother like a baby's bum. i would use it Show more
a really moisturising hydrating serum!! dries tacky but i can get past that
