CREAM.LY EXFOLIATE MY SKIN vs The Ordinary Buffet
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✶ Our verdict
+2.2 leadThe Ordinary Buffet wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
6.6CREAM.LY
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8.8The Ordinary
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The Ordinary Buffet takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
26 unique
0 in common
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to CREAM.LY EXFOLIATE MY SKIN's 3.6. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Trehalose in its top ingredients, The Ordinary Buffet delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.4 here versus 3.4 for CREAM.LY EXFOLIATE MY SKIN. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Allantoin as actives, while cREAM.LY EXFOLIATE MY SKIN relies on Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Saccharum Officinarum Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
CREAM.LY EXFOLIATE MY SKIN is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet comes in at budget pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.
The Ordinary Buffet wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
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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