The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% Versus The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
PCA
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol 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.
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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients
I love this product. I need to use it more frequently. I love how it feels when I apply it. It’s a red “oil”, but easily blends into the skin.
It definitely adds glow and brightness to my skin.
I have yet to come across a product similar to this by other brands.
i like this alot buti just have no idea what it does lmao. i use it for feet, hands and dry areas after a scrub. It softens and feels nice (smells a bit coppery) but i can do just as well without it so meh. :3 i dolike it tho!
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 26 ingredients
Not good for me
I have dry skin and I thought this product would be great for me. It burned a little bit and broke me out like crazy after a few days of using. I gave it to my mom and it worked for her. Do not buy this if you have sensitive skin.
a thin, oil-like serum- do not buy if you hate any sort of greasy-like feeling. Worked amazing with my combination skin, especially through winter on any dry patches. Did not break me out and helped my skin to appear brighter and more even. While it is an oil based serum, it absorbs nicely and layers well with other serums considering they aren’t overdone. Product i have repurchased more than Show more
