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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide at 8.4/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for hydration.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide's 7.2. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Glycine in its top ingredients, The Ordinary Buffet delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.4 here versus 7.5 for Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.4, Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide is a decent pick. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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