INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid vs The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores 9.7/9.8 vs The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement at 5.4/9.8. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement
Score comparison
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
10% overlapOnly in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
38 unique
Only in The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement
18 unique
Why INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid comes out ahead
Where INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement's 2.7. Its formula features Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, and Ascorbic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores 6.3 here versus 3.6 for The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid brings Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, and Ascorbic Acid as actives, while the Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement relies on Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Carnitine, and Acetyl Glucosamine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate does the heavy lifting
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 9.7, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid delivers strong value. The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement sits at the mid-range level with a 5.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid or The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement?
Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid and The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid and The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.