The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA scores 8.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
AHA that exfoliates and brightens
Raises formula pH
Draws in moisture
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA stand out
The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.4/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.9).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Glycolic Acid
Works on your skin — #1 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Salicylic Acid
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Lactic Acid
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list
- ✶Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #12 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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32 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture8
- Keeps the product fresh7
- Formula balancers6
- Works on your skin5
- Holds the formula together3
- Other ingredient2
- Softens and smooths1