Head to head

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

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

The bottom line

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

iUNIKBeta Glucan Power Moisture SerumSerum · ~€16See every ingredient in Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum, decoded
The OrdinaryHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)Serum · ~€8See every ingredient in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation), decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum if

  • fine lines and firmness are the goal
  • you prefer a simpler, more minimal formula

Pick Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) if

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

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
Beta Glucan Power Moisture SerumHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
  • Hydration
    1010
  • Barrier repair
    78
  • Brightening / tone
    23
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    33
  • Anti-aging
    62

Side by side

Beta Glucan Power Moisture SerumHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
TypeSerumSerum
Key activesGlycerin, Sodium PCA, AdenosineGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid 2%, Crosslinked sodium HA
TextureA 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.
FragranceNone detectedNone detected
Fungal-acne safeLikelyLikely
PregnancyNo flagged activesNo flagged actives
Ingredients10 listed17 listed
Price~€16~€8

What's in one but not the other

Only in Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum

Both share

Only in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)

The molecule doing the work

Beta Glucan Power Moisture SerumGlycerin
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)Glycerin

Better for…

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

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) is the cheaper of the two (~€8 vs ~€16).

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Common questions

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

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

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) is the cheaper of the two (~€8 vs ~€16).

Can I use iUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) 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.

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