Head to head

iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum vs The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)

Same comparison whichever way you searched it: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) vs iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum.

The bottom line

iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) does the same job for less.

Reviewed by Maya FaourLast reviewed August 2026

iUNIKBeta Glucan Power Moisture SerumSerum · ~€16See every ingredient in Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum, decoded

The OrdinaryHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)Serum · ~€10See every ingredient in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides), decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum if

fine lines and firmness are the goal
you are prone to fungal acne (malassezia)
you prefer a simpler, more minimal formula

Pick Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) if

you want the more affordable option
you want more actives working at once

What each delivers

Beta Glucan Power Moisture SerumHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)

Hydration
1010
Barrier repair
78
Brightening / tone
23
Oil-control & blemishes
33
Anti-aging
63

Side by side

	Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum	Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Type	Serum	Serum
Key actives	Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Adenosine	Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid 2%, Crosslinked sodium HA
Texture	A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film.	A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film.
Fragrance	None detected	None detected
Fungal-acne safe	Likely	Not likely
Pregnancy	No flagged actives	No flagged actives
Ingredients	10 listed	23 listed
Price	~€16	~€10

What's in one but not the other

Only in Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum

Both share

Glycerin

Only in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)

The molecule doing the work

Chemical structure of Glycerin — Beta Glucan Power Moisture SerumGlycerin

Better for…

Fine lines & firmnessBeta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Dryness & dehydrationEither works

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) is the cheaper of the two (~€10 vs ~€16).

Ready to pick one?

Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum on amazon.com Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) on amazon.com

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Common questions

Is iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) better for fine lines & firmness?

For fine lines & firmness, iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) does the same job for less.

Which is cheaper, iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)?

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) is the cheaper of the two (~€10 vs ~€16).

Can I use iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) together?

They are both serums, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.

Compare it with…

VSLa Roche-PosayHyalu B5 Suractivated SerumShares AdenosineVSLa Roche-PosayHyalu B5 Suractivated SerumShares Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and Pro-vitamin B5VSThe OrdinaryMulti-Peptide + HA SerumShares Sodium PCA

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