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Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs The Ordinary Buffet

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 vs The Ordinary Buffet at 8.9/9.8. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
Drunk Elephant

The Littles 8.0

moisturiserpremium
9.8
VS
The Ordinary Buffet
The Ordinary

Buffet

serumbudget
8.9

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

3
2
Drunk Elephant wins 3
Tied 2
The Ordinary wins 0
9.8Drunk Elephant
+0.9vs
8.9The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
8.7
Drunk Elephant
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
8.4
Drunk Elephant
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.8
8.5
Drunk Elephant
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
The Ordinary

Why Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to The Ordinary Buffet's 8.4. Its formula features Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for The Ordinary Buffet. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 brings Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol as actives, while the Ordinary Buffet relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 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 — Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting

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

At premium pricing with a score of 9.8, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 delivers strong value. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.9 lead

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The Ordinary Buffet is still a solid pick.

9.8Drunk Elephant
vs
8.9The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or The Ordinary Buffet?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 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 Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 and The Ordinary Buffet?

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

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