Amino Acids + B5
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 26 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
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Water
(Solvent) |
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Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
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Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
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Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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PCA
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
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Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
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Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
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Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
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Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Lysine HCL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Histidine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant) |
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Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
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Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent) |
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1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
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Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
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