The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 (the truer version) vs COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
Product A
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 (the truer version)
The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 (the truer version)
treatment12%Match
Only 12% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in The Ordinary (19)
alanine
aspartic-acid
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
caprylyl-glycol
glutamic-acid
glycine
histidine
isoleucine
lysine-hcl
pca
phenylalanine
polysorbate-20
proline
serine
Sodium Lactate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium PCA
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
threonine
trisodium-ethylenediamine-disuccinate
valine
Shared (7)
1-2-hexanediol
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
dimethyl-isosorbide
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Only in COSRX The (33)
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
dextrin
diethoxyethyl-succinate
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Ferulic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
glutathione
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
methyl-trimethicone
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
sodium-acetylated-hyaluronate
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-hyaluronate-crosspolymer
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
sodium-pyrosulfite
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
When Used Together
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.
SynergyFerulic Acid + Niacinamide
[Class rule] Antioxidants work synergistically — combining multiple provides broader protection.