DermaQuest - B5 Hydrating Serum

The B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest is a hydrating facial serum for skin that feels dull or short on moisture. DermaQuest - B5 Hydrating Serum combines hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and the brand's own AquaCell complex in a 29.6 ml bottle. It suits all skin types, especially dry, dull or sensitive skin that needs extra moisture.

Who is the B5 Hydrating Serum for?

At Olivida, the B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest is listed for all five skin types: normal, dry, combination, oily and sensitive. In the shop, the serum is also filed under dull skin, fine lines, wrinkles, redness and dehydrated skin. You'd reach for this serum if your skin lacks moisture or looks dull. The formula contains a fragrance with linalool, a scent ingredient some people are sensitive to. If you're unsure, patch test the serum on a small area of skin first.

How do you use the B5 Hydrating Serum?

Cleanse your skin first with a cleanser, for example the DermaQuest - Essential Cleanser. Spread a pea-sized amount of B5 Hydrating Serum evenly over your face, neck and décolleté. Massage the serum gently into the skin until it's fully absorbed. Use the serum twice a day and finish your daytime routine with an SPF, your protection factor against UV rays. Do you have dry or sensitive skin? Follow with a moisturiser such as the DermaQuest - Delicate Essential Moisturizer. DermaQuest developed that product specifically for sensitive skin. Use this product in the morning and/or evening.

Which active ingredients are in the B5 Hydrating Serum?

The formula of the B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest contains the following active ingredients.

Panthenol (Vitamin B5). Panthenol is an ingredient that binds moisture to the skin. Panthenol soothes the skin and strengthens the skin barrier, the outer layer of skin that holds in moisture and makes skin more resilient against dryness. As a result, skin is less likely to feel tight.

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate). Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that naturally holds moisture in the skin. In this formula, hyaluronic acid has a dual molecular structure and, according to DermaQuest, gives skin immediate and long-lasting hydration.

AquaCell. AquaCell is DermaQuest's own ingredient complex. According to DermaQuest, AquaCell stimulates the skin's ability to recover and improves elasticity and resilience, so skin feels plumper.

Plant extracts (including Centella Asiatica Extract and Echinacea Purpurea Extract). Centella Asiatica, also known as tiger grass, and Echinacea Purpurea, or purple coneflower, are plant extracts in this formula. These extracts give the skin a calm feeling, without putting a strain on the skin barrier.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Water (Aqua), Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Plantago Ovata Seed Extract, Carbomer, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Proline, Serine, Glutamine, Leucine, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool.

Frequently asked questions

What is vitamin B5 and what does it do for the skin?

Vitamin B5, also known as panthenol, is an ingredient that binds moisture to the skin and strengthens the skin barrier. In the B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest, panthenol works together with hyaluronic acid, so skin is less likely to feel tight or dry.

Where does the B5 Hydrating Serum fit into your daily routine?

You use the B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest after cleansing and before a day or night cream, early in your morning or evening routine.

Is the B5 Hydrating Serum suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, at Olivida the B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest is listed for every skin type, including sensitive skin. The formula contains a fragrance with linalool, so if you're unsure, patch test it on a small area of skin first.

What's the difference between the B5 Hydrating Serum and the B5 Moisture Matte?

The B5 Hydrating Serum from DermaQuest focuses on immediate and long-lasting hydration with hyaluronic acid, panthenol and AquaCell. The DermaQuest - B5 Moisture Matte also contains hyaluronic acid. According to DermaQuest, that product is aimed at a matte finish and at restoring the skin's natural balance. At Olivida, both are listed as suitable for all skin types.