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INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid vs The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid

exfoliantpremium
8.8
VS
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity

serummid-range
8.7

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

3
2
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 0
Tied 3
The Ordinary wins 2
8.8INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
8.7The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

The Ordinary WINS
7.4
8.6
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

The Ordinary WINS
5.9
8.4
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
The Ordinary

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap
32INNBEAUTY PROJECT
7Shared
47The Ordinary

Why these two are neck and neck

These two exfoliants take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.6 here versus 7.4 for INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid brings Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Ectoin as actives, while the Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity 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

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Pentylene Glycol
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity 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 8.8, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid delivers strong value. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.8INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
8.7The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid or The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity?

Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity 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 Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity?

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