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Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer vs The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer scores 8.5/9.8 and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Naturium

Multi-Peptide Moisturizer

moisturiserbudget
8.5
VS
The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
The Ordinary

The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA

serumbudget
8.4

Score comparison

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

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2
Naturium wins 3
Tied 2
The Ordinary wins 0
8.5Naturium
vs
8.4The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Naturium WINS
8.9
5.5
Naturium
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Naturium
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

Naturium WINS
8.3
6.9
Naturium
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

Naturium WINS
8.8
8.5
Naturium
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Naturium
The Ordinary

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers 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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer scores 8.3 here versus 6.9 for The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while the Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer 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 — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

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.

8.5Naturium
vs
8.4The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer or The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA?

Based on ingredient analysis, Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA?

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