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SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum

Name: SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum
Brand: SkinCeuticals
Price: 77.00 GBP
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£77.00

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Enriched with vitamin B5, Hydrating B5 Gel replenishes nutrients skin needs to feel smooth and appear younger.

This oil free moisturizer gel contains hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to help bind moisture to the skin.

Hydrating B5 Gel complements a daily moisturizer to provide extra hydration or can be used alone as an oil free moisturizer, an ideal moisturizer for acne prone skin.

Leaves skin feeling supple and smooth
Enhances the benefits of a daily moisturizer
Provides optimal hydration without clogging pores
Ideal for all skin types
Recommended for use with vitamin C skincare products

KEY INGREDIENTS

✓ Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 | ✓ Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free Hydration | ✓ Use Alone or Under Moisturiser

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum (previously Hydrating B5 Gel) is an oil-free hydrating serum enriched with vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid that helps skin feel smooth and look younger. Light enough to use alone on blemish-prone skin, or under a daily moisturiser on drier complexions, it is the hyaluronic acid serum for dehydrated, tight-feeling skin that needs moisture without weight.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum is built on two ingredients. Hyaluronic acid, a powerful natural humectant, binds moisture to the skin for long-lasting hydration that improves the look of skin texture, while vitamin B5 is an essential nutrient that supports the skin barrier's natural repair process. Glycerin and sodium PCA sit alongside them in the ingredient list. The water-light serum absorbs quickly, leaves skin feeling supple and smooth, enhances the benefits of your daily moisturiser and does not clog pores. SkinCeuticals says it is normal to see the full benefit after two months of daily use, and it is free from oil, fragrance, alcohol, parabens and silicones.

Visible Results Users Love

Supple, smooth-feeling skin from the first application
Long-lasting hydration without shine or stickiness
Refined-looking skin texture over time
Plumper-looking skin as dehydration lines soften
A moisturiser that seems to work harder layered on top

Why This Beats a Basic Hydrating Serum

Hyaluronic acid plus vitamin B5 - SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum pairs moisture with barrier support in one step
Oil-free and does not clog pores, so it suits blemish-prone skin
Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free and silicone-free
Works alone or under a moisturiser, morning and evening
Slots straight into a SkinCeuticals routine after vitamin C or retinol

Best For

Dehydrated, tight-feeling skin
Oily and blemish-prone skin that still needs hydration
Dry skin that wants more from its moisturiser
Sensitive skin that prefers simple, fragrance-free formulas
Anyone using vitamin C or retinol who wants a comfortable hydrating layer

Choose SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum if your skin feels thirsty but heavy creams leave it shiny or congested.

Becci is a registered aesthetics nurse who has spent over 20 years in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, and she finds that many clients asking for honest advice about dryness actually have dehydrated rather than dry skin. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum is the simple hydrator she recommends for them, because it adds moisture without oil, layers neatly with active serums and suits even the most blemish-prone complexions.

Size: 30ml

FAQS

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum the same as Hydrating B5 Gel? +

SkinCeuticals UK now lists this product as Hydrating B5 Serum. It carries the same 30ml barcode (635494317206) as the bottle long sold as Hydrating B5 Gel, and the US site and many stockists still use the Gel name, so you may see either name on the packaging. The ingredient list we show is the one published for the current UK bottle.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum good for oily or blemish-prone skin? +

Yes. SkinCeuticals describes it as oil-free and says it smooths texture by moisturising without clogging pores, and it can be used on its own on blemish-prone skin.

Can I use Hydrating B5 Serum with vitamin C and retinol? +

Yes. In the morning apply it after your vitamin C serum and before sunscreen; in the evening apply it after your retinol. It is a comfortable hydrating layer alongside both.

Does Hydrating B5 Serum clog pores? +

No. SkinCeuticals says it moisturises without clogging pores, and it is free from oil, fragrance, alcohol, parabens and silicones.

Do I apply Hydrating B5 Serum before or after moisturiser? +

Before. It is designed to complement your daily moisturiser, so apply it to cleansed skin first and let it absorb, then follow with your cream if your skin needs one.

How long does Hydrating B5 Serum take to work? +

Skin feels smoother straight away, and SkinCeuticals says it is normal to see results after two months of daily use.

Can I use Hydrating B5 Serum every day? +

Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends 2-3 drops once or twice daily on the face, neck and chest, avoiding the eye area.

Is Hydrating B5 Serum suitable for sensitive skin? +

SkinCeuticals lists sensitive skin among its recommended skin types and the formula is fragrance-free and alcohol-free. As with any new product, patch test first if your skin is very reactive.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

It contains no vitamin A. Simple hydrating formulas like this are generally considered suitable, but SkinCeuticals publishes no specific pregnancy or breastfeeding guidance, so please check with your midwife or GP before use.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum

KEY INGREDIENTS