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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.9/9.8 vs Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract at 8.5/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
29 unique
8 in common
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract's 5.1. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.7 here versus 6.8 for Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract relies on Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract is a decent pick. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.9 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Buffet 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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