PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E vs The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E scores 7.4/9.8 vs The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum at 4.9/9.8. PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E wins for hydration.
Head to head
Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
Score comparison
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
PATRICK TA WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
PATRICK TA WINSIngredient Transparency
PATRICK TA WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
0% overlapOnly in PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E
30 unique
Shared ingredients
0 in common
Only in The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
10 unique
Why PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E comes out ahead
Where PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.3 compared to The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum's 3.9. With Microcrystalline Wax in its top ingredients, PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E scores 3.8 here versus 2.0 for The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E brings Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Stevia Rebaudiana Extract as actives, while the Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum relies on Gluconolactone and Ectoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 7.4, PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E delivers strong value. The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum sits at the budget level with a 4.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E or The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E and The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E and The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.