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Real Barrier Extreme Cream vs the ordinary Buffet

Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.6/9.8 and the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Extreme Cream

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8.6

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Buffet

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8.8

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Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

Real Barrier wins 2

Tied 2

9.0

Real Barrier

the ordinary

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap

20Real Barrier

7Shared

48the ordinary

Only in Real Barrier Extreme Cream

13 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Squalane Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine Cetearyl Olivate+3 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Arginine Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in the ordinary Buffet

41 unique

Aqua (Water)Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Glycine Alanine Serine+31 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 9.5 here versus 8.7 for the ordinary Buffet. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

the ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while real Barrier Extreme Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Real Barrier Extreme Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

the ordinary Buffet 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 — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.6, Real Barrier Extreme Cream is a decent pick. the ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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.

8.6Real Barrier

8.8the ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Real Barrier Extreme Cream or the ordinary Buffet?

Based on ingredient analysis, the ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Real Barrier Extreme Cream and the ordinary Buffet share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Real Barrier Extreme Cream and the ordinary Buffet?

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

Full analysis: Real Barrier Extreme Cream→Full analysis: the ordinary Buffet→

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