Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh vs the ordinary Buffet
the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh at 8.3/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
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the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh at 8.3/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
the ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
11 unique
7 in common
Where the ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh's 4.8. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh 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.
the ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh relies on Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh is better if you have
the ordinary Buffet is better if you have
Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. the ordinary Buffet gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
the ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, the ordinary Buffet 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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