✶ Our verdict
+0.9 leadThe Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum is still a solid pick.
7.9Drunk Elephant
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8.8The Ordinary
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The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
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13 in common
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Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum's 6.4. 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 6.2 for Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum. 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 drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum relies on Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, and Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum 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 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day 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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