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Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum vs the ordinary Buffet

the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum at 8.1/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for hydration.

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Vitamin C Boosting Serum

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8.1

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Niacinamide
Retinol
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Salicylic Acid

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the ordinary

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8.8

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Score comparison

the ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Dr. Althea wins 1

Tied 2

the ordinary wins 2

9.0

Dr. Althea

the ordinary

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap

36Dr. Althea

7Shared

48the ordinary

Only in Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum

29 unique

Water Niacinamide Dipropylene Glycol 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Panthenol 2-Hexanediol Propanediol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Tromethamine+19 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Butylene Glycol Carbomer Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Only in the ordinary Buffet

41 unique

Aqua (Water)Glycerin Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Glycine Alanine Serine+31 more

Why the ordinary Buffet comes out ahead

Where the ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum's 6.5. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Alanine 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 6.8 for Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

the ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum relies on Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

the ordinary Buffet is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

the ordinary Buffet comes in at budget pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.7 lead

the ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is still a solid pick.

8.1Dr. Althea

8.8the ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum or the ordinary Buffet?

Based on ingredient analysis, the ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum and the ordinary Buffet share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum and the ordinary Buffet?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum→Full analysis: the ordinary Buffet→

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