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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum at 8.4/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for hydration.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
30 unique
11 in common
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum's 5.8. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Glycine in its top ingredients, The Ordinary Buffet delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.7 here versus 8.4 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, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.4, StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 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.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 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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