Where LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.2 compared to The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement's 3.6. With Glycerin, Mannitol, and Butylene Glycol in its top ingredients, LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control scores 7.0 here versus 2.7 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.
LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np 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.
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control gets the nod here with its 9.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
