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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.
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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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 3.7 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.
PATRICK TA Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E is better if you have
The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum is better if you have
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.
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.
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.
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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