SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel: batch code, shelf life and ingredients
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel lists 4 ingredients; Sodium Hyaluronate is at position 4.
Ingredient list from the UK version (source checked 2026-10-30).
An oil-free hydrating gel serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, said to replenish moisture and leave skin smoother without clogging pores.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel was made from its batch code?
Yes, as an estimate. SkinCeuticals uses the L'Oréal Groupe format: for example, code 28Y801 reads as August 2024. Results come from public reports, not from the brand.
How long does SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel last unopened?
SkinCeuticals does not publish an unopened shelf life that could be verified (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). The period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
Where the code is printed → After-opening calculator → All SkinCeuticals products →
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- PhenoxyethanolPreservative
- Calcium PantothenateEmollient
- Sodium HyaluronateHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#2) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (4)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 2 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 3 | Calcium Pantothenate칼슘판토테네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Also found in 1 product | Emollient |
| 4 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Also found in 138 products | Humectant |
General information, not medical advice.
Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too.