Where StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.7 compared to The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA's 6.9. Its formula features Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum brings Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid as actives, while the Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At premium pricing with a score of 9.2, StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum delivers strong value. The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA sits at the budget level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.