Best for: All skin types, particularly dehydrated or blemish-prone skin that needs lightweight, oil-free hydration without a heavy moisturising feel.

What is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum is a lightweight, oil-free hydrating serum designed to replenish moisture and help dehydrated skin feel smoother, softer and more supple.

Enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, the serum helps bind moisture to the skin while supporting hydration and improving the look of skin texture.

Its lightweight formula makes it suitable for all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin. It can be used alongside a daily moisturiser for additional hydration or used alone for blemish-prone skin.

Who is it best for?

SkinCeuticals recommends Hydrating B5 Serum for:

• dry skin

• normal skin

• oily skin

• combination skin

• sensitive skin

• dehydrated skin

• blemish-prone skin

• ageing skin

• skin that feels dry or lacks moisture

• skin that feels rough rather than smooth and supple

• skin that needs lightweight hydration

• anyone wanting to boost the hydrating benefits of their daily moisturiser

What problem does it solve?

Dehydrated skin lacks water, which SkinCeuticals explains can appear as dryness, uneven-looking tone, changes in complexion and visible fine lines.

Hydrating B5 Serum combines hyaluronic acid with vitamin B5 to replenish moisture and provide additional hydration without a heavy or oily formula.

Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture to the skin, while vitamin B5 supports the skin barrier's natural repair process.

Dehydration + lack of moisture → hyaluronic acid + vitamin B5 → hydrated, smoother and more supple-looking skin.

Benefits:

• Provides optimal hydration

• Helps replenish moisture

• Helps restore radiance to dehydrated skin

• Leaves skin feeling supple

• Leaves skin feeling smooth

• Helps improve the look of skin texture

• Enhances the benefits of a daily moisturiser

• Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture to the skin

• Provides long-lasting hydration

• Vitamin B5 supports the skin barrier's natural repair process

• Lightweight formula

• Oil-free

• Suitable for blemish-prone skin

• Suitable for all skin types

• Suitable for sensitive skin

• Can be used alongside moisturiser for additional hydration

• Can be used alone for blemish-prone skin

• Suitable for morning and evening routines

• Fragrance-free

Key Ingredients:

Hyaluronic Acid: SkinCeuticals describes hyaluronic acid as a powerful natural humectant that provides long-lasting hydration and helps improve the look of skin texture. It helps bind moisture to the skin.

Vitamin B5: An essential nutrient that SkinCeuticals states supports the skin barrier's natural repair process.

1.25% Hyaluronic Acid: The existing Millies product information specifies that Hydrating B5 is formulated with 1.25% hyaluronic acid.

Calcium Pantothenate: Included within the formula.

Glycerin: Included within the formula.

Sodium PCA: Included within the formula.

Urea: Included within the formula.

Trehalose: Included within the formula.

How to Use:

• Use your fingertips to apply 2–3 drops.

• Apply over the entire face, neck and chest.

• Avoid the eye area.

Morning: Apply after your SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum and before your SkinCeuticals sunscreen.

Evening: If using Hydrating B5 with a retinol, apply Hydrating B5 after your retinol.

SkinCeuticals recommends applying skincare products from the thinnest to the thickest texture to maximise the benefits of Hydrating B5.

Why Choose It?

Skin types: Dry + Normal + Oily + Combination + Sensitive + Dehydrated
Skin concerns: Dehydration + Blemishes + Ageing
Best for: Lightweight daily hydration
Product type: Hydrating facial serum
Key benefits: Hydration + Moisture replenishment + Smoother feel + Suppleness + Radiance
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5
Hyaluronic acid: 1.25% according to current Millies product information
Contains vitamin B5: Yes
Texture: Lightweight serum-gel
Oil-free: Yes
Fragrance-free: Yes
Suitable for blemish-prone skin: Yes
Suitable for sensitive skin: Yes
Can complement moisturiser: Yes
Can be used alone for blemish-prone skin: Yes
Application areas: Face + Neck + Chest
Amount: 2–3 drops
Use: Morning + Evening
Size: 30ml
Routine step: Hydrating serum
Brand: SkinCeuticals

Millies Expert Advice:

If your skin feels dehydrated but you don't want to add a heavy product to your routine, Hydrating B5 Serum provides lightweight, oil-free hydration and is suitable even for oily and blemish-prone skin.

Use 2–3 drops over the face, neck and chest. In your morning routine, layer it after your SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum and before sunscreen.

If you're using retinol in the evening, SkinCeuticals recommends applying Hydrating B5 after your retinol.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum right for me?

Choose this serum if: your skin feels dehydrated and you want a lightweight, oil-free serum that helps replenish moisture and leave the skin feeling smoother and more supple.

It may be particularly suitable if: you have oily or blemish-prone skin but still need hydration. SkinCeuticals specifically positions Hydrating B5 for blemish-prone skin and states that its lightweight formulation makes it suitable for this skin type.

It can also be used alongside your daily moisturiser when you want additional hydration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 is a lightweight, oil-free hydrating serum formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to help replenish moisture and leave skin feeling smooth and supple.

What is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum good for?
It is designed to provide hydration, replenish moisture, improve the look of skin texture and leave skin feeling smoother and more supple.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum good for dehydrated skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals specifically positions Hydrating B5 as a serum that replenishes moisture and helps restore radiance to dehydrated skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum suitable for blemish-prone skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals specifically recommends it for blemish-prone skin and states that its lightweight formula makes it suitable for this skin type.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum suitable for oily skin?
Yes. Oily skin is one of the skin types recommended by SkinCeuticals.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum suitable for dry skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends Hydrating B5 for dry skin as well as dehydrated skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Sensitive skin is included among the skin types recommended by SkinCeuticals.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum suitable for combination skin?
Yes. Combination skin is included among the recommended skin types.

Does SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum contain hyaluronic acid?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid is one of the key ingredients in Hydrating B5.

How much hyaluronic acid is in SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?
The current Millies product information states that Hydrating B5 is formulated with 1.25% hyaluronic acid.

What does hyaluronic acid do in SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?
SkinCeuticals describes hyaluronic acid as a powerful natural humectant that provides long-lasting hydration, helps bind moisture to the skin and improves the look of skin texture.

What does vitamin B5 do in SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?
SkinCeuticals describes vitamin B5 as an essential nutrient that supports the skin barrier's natural repair process.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum oil-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals describes Hydrating B5 as an oil-free hydrating serum.

Is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum fragrance-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals lists Hydrating B5 as fragrance-free.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum every day?
Yes. It can be incorporated into your daily skincare routine.

How much SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum should I use?
SkinCeuticals recommends applying 2–3 drops.

Where should I apply SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?
Apply it over the entire face, neck and chest, avoiding the eye area.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum with vitamin C?
Yes. In the morning, SkinCeuticals recommends applying Hydrating B5 after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum with retinol?
Yes. If using retinol at night, SkinCeuticals recommends applying Hydrating B5 after the retinol.

Do I use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum before or after moisturiser?
SkinCeuticals describes Hydrating B5 as complementing a daily moisturiser to provide extra hydration. The brand also recommends layering products from the thinnest to the thickest texture.

Can SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum replace moisturiser?
SkinCeuticals states that Hydrating B5 complements a daily moisturiser for extra hydration but can also be used alone for blemish-prone skin.

What size is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum?
The SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Serum sold by Millies is 30ml.

Ingredients:

AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM PCA, DISODIUM EDTA, UREA, TREHALOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51.

Refer to the product packaging for the complete and most up-to-date ingredient list.