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The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set scores 9.4/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment at 8.9/9.8. The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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13 in common
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Where The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment's 7.1. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment relies on Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is better if you have
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set gets the nod here with its 9.4 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set 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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