Skin guide
Hyaluronic acid body serums compared
Updated October 9, 2026 · 6-minute read
The short answer: of the popular hyaluronic acid body serums compared here, Draíocht is the only one that combines hyaluronic acid with both niacinamide (vitamin B3) and panthenol (provitamin B5), and the only one that prints every active’s percentage. It costs about a third as much per ounce as OSEA and Nécessaire. All of them are fragrance-free.
Checked October 9, 2026, from each brand’s published ingredient list and a recent US retail price. Prices change and brands reformulate; check the product page before you buy. Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to compare published facts.
Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol
These three do different jobs: hyaluronic acid holds water in the skin, niacinamide (vitamin B3) supports the skin barrier and a more even look, and panthenol (provitamin B5) keeps skin soft and comfortable. Here’s which products have which.
| Product | Hyaluronic acid | Niacinamide (B3) | Panthenol (B5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draíocht | ✓ 1% | ✓ 4% | ✓ 3% |
| Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| OSEA Hyaluronic Body Serum | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Nécessaire The Body Serum | ✓ 0.5% | ✓ | – |
| The Ordinary HA 2% + B5 (face serum; the best-selling HA serum) | ✓ 2% | – | ✓ |
✓ = in the published ingredient list. “HA” = sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronic acid.
Size, price and what’s disclosed
| Product | Size | Price | Per oz | Percentages shown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draíocht | 9 fl oz | $34 | $3.78 | Every active |
| Good Molecules B5 Body Serum | 6.7 oz | $18 | $2.69 | None |
| Nécessaire The Body Serum | 5.1 fl oz | $55 | $10.78 | Hyaluronic acid 0.5% only |
| OSEA Hyaluronic Body Serum | 4 fl oz | $48 | $12.00 | None |
| The Ordinary HA 2% + B5 (face) | 1 fl oz | $9.90 | $9.90 | Hyaluronic acid 2% only |
What stands out
- Only Draíocht combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol. The others have hyaluronic acid plus one of the two.
- Only Draíocht shows every percentage. Two brands show the hyaluronic acid figure; the rest show none.
- About a third of the price per ounce of Nécessaire and OSEA.
- All are fragrance-free according to their product pages.
How we checked
We compared each product’s published ingredient list (linked below) for hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol, and divided the listed price by the listed size. Sizes are as each seller lists them (oz or fl oz). We didn’t compare results, because none of these products, including ours, has published head-to-head testing.
Questions
Which body serum has hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol?
In our October 2026 comparison of popular hyaluronic acid body serums, Draíocht was the only one with all three: 1% hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), 4% niacinamide and 3% panthenol. The others had hyaluronic acid plus one of the other two.
Do any body serums list their ingredient percentages?
Few do. Nécessaire lists 0.5% hyaluronic acid and The Ordinary lists 2% hyaluronic acid. Draíocht lists the percentage of all six actives: 1% sodium hyaluronate, 4% niacinamide, 3% panthenol, 3% propanediol, 2% trehalose and 0.4% allantoin.
Can I use a face hyaluronic acid serum on my body instead?
You can, but face serums usually come in 1 oz bottles, which last only a few days on the body. A body-sized bottle is more practical.
Are these body serums fragrance-free?
All of the body serums in this comparison are described as fragrance-free on their product pages, including Draíocht.
Sources
- SkinSort, “Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum” (ingredients). skinsort.com/products/good-molecules/b5-hydrating-body-serum
- Ulta, “Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum” (6.7 oz, $18). ulta.com/p/b5-hydrating-body-serum-pimprod2037345
- Bluemercury, “OSEA Hyaluronic Body Serum” (size, price, ingredients). bluemercury.com/collections/osea/products/osea-hyaluronic-body-serum
- Nécessaire, “The Body Serum” product page (size, price, ingredients). necessaire.com/products/the-body-serum
- The Ordinary, “Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)” (ingredients, price). theordinary.com/en-us/hyaluronic-acid-2-b5-serum-with-ceramides-100637.html
This guide is general skincare information, not medical advice. Draíocht is a cosmetic. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes; stop using it if irritation occurs.
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