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The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set scores 9.4/9.8 vs Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream at 8.3/9.8. The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
41 unique
12 in common
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Where The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream's 3.5. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream is better if you have
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set is better if you have
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set comes in at mid-range pricing with a 9.4 score, which is solid value at that tier.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set 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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