Updated Jan 2023
- 71% of the Deciem Addicts love it
- 63% say it has improved their skin
- 79% of the Deciem Addicts will repurchase it
- Scores 4.5/5 on the Deciem website
- Targets
- Hydration
- Skin Repair
- Supports Healthy Skin
The Ordinary Amino Acids reviews & everything you need to know before buying
- What is The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5, and what does it do?
- When and how do I use Amino Acids?
- Are there any products that conflict?
- Amino Acids PAO
- The consistency, colour and smell of Amino Acids
- The Ordinary Amino Acids Reviews
- Unboxing The Ordinary Amino Acids.
- Photos of the bottle and box purchased from Deciem.
- Faqs about Amino Acids
- Available in 30ml. Check the price in your currency here.
What is The Ordinary Amino Acids and what does it do?
By The Ordinary
Amino Acids (essential and non-essential) work in synergy with each other to form proteins that enable various biological processes. On the skin, Amino Acids promote skin repair, hydration, and water retention.
Our concentrated solution includes Amino Acids and Amino Acid derivatives to provide a combined total concentration of 17% (by weight). This resembles the composition of the skin’s own Amino Acids within our Natural Moisturizing Factors to provide the above-listed functions in addition to enhanced barrier support, elasticity, osmotic balance, and desquamation.
The formulation also includes a 5% (by weight) concentration of D-Panthenol (a pro-vitamin of Vitamin B5) which provides surface and below-surface hydration, while aiding in skin repair and anti-irritant functions.
Amino Acids + B5 may cause a slight tingling upon application and can be mixed with other serums or creams to reduce this sensation. We suggest applying Amino Acids + B5 as one of the first steps of your routine before oils and creams, morning and night.
When and how do I use The Ordinary Amino Acids?
- Use Amino Acids in the morning and/or evening.
- Apply a few drops and pat or massage it into your skin.
- Amino Acids is a water-based product so would be applied as one of your first layers before any emulsions, oils and creams.
- If you scroll down to FAQ, you can find some examples of layering The Ordinary.
Does Amino Acid have any conflicts?
There are no conflicts with The Amino Acids making it a fabulous product to fit into any routine.
What consistency, colour and smell of Amino Acids?
This is a very thin water-based product. It is clear in colour, and there is a slight smell to it but nothing too overpowering. Amino Acids absorbs beautifully into the skin.
What is the pH of The Ordinary Amino Acids?
The pH of Amino Acids is 4.75-5.25
What is the PAO of Amino Acids?
This should be used within 12 months of opening.
The Ordinary Amino Acids Reviews & Unboxing Amino Acids
Amino Acids currently scores 4.5/5 on the Deciem website. There are also more reviews on this Instagram post, and feel free to leave your own.
Amino Acids Reviews
Love The Ordinary Amino Acids. I bought this one a few weeks ago. I’m 36 male with combo skin. This is super, super moisturizing and very efficient. I only need 4 drops for my whole face and neck (but I have a beard, so u might need more).
One of my favourite products 🙂
I wanted to love The Ordinary Amino Acids, but I get hives and reddened skin.
Amino Acids is greatly used as an add on in your normal routine when you need an extra boost of hydration.
I like Amino Acids. I am using tretinoin, and it is part of my hydration routine.
Love it!
Amino Acids deserves the love that the Hyaluronic serum gets.
Photos of authentic The Ordinary Amino Acids
To avoid the risk of counterfeit products, always purchase The Ordinary from authorised stockists. Authentic Deciem bottles and boxes may vary slightly depending on the country you purchased them. So if you purchased from an authorised stockist, but your bottle is slightly different, don’t panic.
FAQS about Amino Acids
These questions have been answered by Deciem on Social Media.
Would Amino Acids come before or after Niacinamide 10%? It can be applied before Niacinamide.
Can I mix Amino Acids into my Natural Moisturizing Factors in the AM? You may wish to apply Amino Acids + B5 followed by Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA.
Should The Ordinary Amino Acids be applied before or after The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2%? Due to this product’s thin, water-like consistency, we’d suggest applying this before Salicylic Acid!
Would Amino Acids go before or after The Ordinary AHA Peeling Solution? After you’ve rinsed off the Peeling Solution.
Can you use Amino Acids whilst exposed to the sun? This may be applied both morning and night! We always recommend avoiding unprotected solar exposure.
Could you mix Amino Acids with Rose Hip Seed Oil and Buffet + Copper Peptides? Yes, you can.
Can I use Amino Acids in the same routine as Acids, Vitamin C, Niacinamide? Are there any conflicts? Not at all.
Do I use Amino Acids before or after Granactive Retinoid 5%? You may wish to apply The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 before The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane.
Can The Ordinary Amino Acids be used before a vitamin c serum? Yes, you may.
Where would Amino Acids go in the routine if using The Ordinary Buffet and Hyaluronic Acid? It could go last after your HA, but before any heavier creams or oils
Would I apply Amino Acids before or after Niacinamide? We would recommend applying it after your niacinamide.
Would The Ordinary Amino Acids be good for oily skin? Yes! The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 offers a very lightweight texture.
Can Amino Acids be combined with the caffeine solution serum? Yes indeed! We recommend applying Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG around the eye contour.
Is it pointless to use Amino Acids and Argireline Solution together? You may indeed layer both products together. Argireline Solution 10% offers an advanced formula targeting dynamic forehead, “eleven eye”, and smile lines in an effective, “non-injective” way.
Final Thoughts on Amino Acids + B5
71% of the Deciem Addicts love it, 63% say it has improved their skin, and 79% say they will repurchase it. It´s a fabulous product for hydration and easy to use as it has no conflicts at all.
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