Peeling serum from La Roche Posay VS peeling solution from The Ordinary, which anti-blemish treatment to choose?

The peeling serum is made up of a cocktail of active ingredients that deeply cleanses the skin and eliminates impurities. Thanks to it, the skin is clearer, clearer and purified. It usually comes in the form of a glass container accompanied by a pipette to facilitate dosing. The texture is often liquid or aqueous and quickly penetrates the epidermis to deeply exfoliate it.

The French brand La Roche-Posay is renowned worldwide for its high quality skin care products based on thermal water. They are dermatologically tested and are ideal for sensitive skin. The ultra-concentrated salicylic acid serum is an anti-blemish treatment for adult and acne-prone skin.

As for the brand The Ordinary founded in Canada, it is the star of social networks and darling of influencers. It offers skin care composed of star active ingredients, such as salicylic acid (BHA), present in the Peeling Solution.

We took advantage of having the skin in less shape than usual (small comedones on the forehead and a persistent one on the level of the eyebrow) to apply these Peeling serums and put them to the test. On one side, the ultra-concentrated salicylic acid serum from La Roche-Posay and on the other, The Ordinary peeling solution! Who will be the winner of this match? Verdict?

La Roche Posay Ultra Concentrated Peeling Serum

This serum comes in the form of a blue glass bottle fitted with a measuring pipette. It contains 30 mL of care and also exists in 50 mL format. It is dermatologically tested on allergic and atopic-prone skin. It also helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Its fluid and light texture is quickly absorbed by the pores of the skin.

The key active ingredients of La Roche Posay’s ultra-concentrated salicylic acid serum:

• Salicylic acid (BHA) is an active ingredient known to deeply cleanse the skin and rid it of imperfections.
• Glycolic acid (AHA) is an active ingredient that gently purifies and exfoliates the skin to smooth skin texture.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is an active ingredient that repairs, soothes and protects the skin barrier.
• The LHA is an active ingredient that exfoliates the epidermis. It is recommended for the treatment of acne.
• La Roche Posay thermal water is known worldwide for bringing comfort to the skin, soothing and rehydrating it.

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The Ordinary peeling solution

The Ordinary peeling solution comes in the form of a bottle (30 mL) fitted with a pipette. The serum is red in color and contains several exoliating and purifying active ingredients to improve the condition of the skin and unify the complexion. It also helps to fight against the signs of aging. Its fluid texture becomes transparent once applied.

The Ordinary – Peel Solution

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The key ingredients of The Ordinary 32% concentrated peeling solution:

• Glycolic acid (AHA) is an active ingredient that exfoliates the surface of the skin. It reveals the radiance of the complexion and unifies it.
• Salicylic acid (BHA) is also an exfoliating active ingredient, which frees the pores of the skin.
• Hyaluronic acid (HA) is renowned for deeply nourishing the skin and smoothing the skin texture.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is an active ingredient with anti-inflammatory properties. It improves the condition of the skin and acts as a barrier against external aggressions (pollution, cold, UV).

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The composition

Both serums have a formula based on exfoliating active ingredients and both contain glycolic acid (AHA), salicylic acid (BHA) and niacinamide.

La Roche Posay serum contains salicylic acid (1.5%), glycolic acid (3.5%) and LHA (0.45%), prized for its effectiveness on acne-prone skin. It also contains niacinamide (vitamin B3) known to soothe, improve healing and strengthen the skin barrier, as well as La Roche Posay thermal water.
The Ordinary peeling solution contains 30% AHA and 2% BHA, as well as niacinamide (vitamin B3) and hyaluronic acid (HA).

Verdict: La Roche Posay serum wins the game.
La Roche Posay and The Ordinary serums have a similar composition with glycolic acid, salicylic acid and niacinamide.
However, the La Roche Posay serum targets more blemishes and fights acne gently, thanks to niacinamide and La Roche Posay thermal water.

The texture

The two textures are also similar. These are two serums with a liquid and light texture, which quickly penetrate the epidermis, leaving the skin luminous. On the other hand, the blood red color of The Ordinary peeling solution can impress, during application.

Verdict: La Roche Posay serum wins the game.
Even though its texture is similar to The Ordinary’s peeling solution, the dark red color is too much like blood.

The app

Both products are very easy to apply. Simply use the pipette in the bottle to extract the desired amount of product, then apply the serum directly to the skin. Using a circular massage, La Roche Posay ultra-concentrated salicylic acid serum and The Ordinary peeling solution instantly melt into the skin.
Unfortunately, upon application, The Ordinary’s peeling solution left me feeling tingly and tight.

Verdict: Ex aequo.

Who is the winner of the match?

La Roche-Posay serum is the big winner of this match. It is easily applied using a pipette and delivers a fluid and pleasant texture that leaves the skin feeling comfortable and soothed. It is also a serum formulated with exfoliating active ingredients such as salicylic acid and glycolic acid which purify and deeply cleanse the epidermis without irritating it. It is also enriched with niacinamide and thermal water to soothe inflammation, tightness and redness, while protecting the skin barrier.

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The Ordinary peeling solution is also an effective exfoliating serum, which drastically reduces blemishes, diminishes acne and reduces wrinkles. Its formula contains salicylic acid, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, LHA and niacinamide. It can therefore be used to fight against the treatment of acne, but also against the aging of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Unfortunately, during the application, I felt a feeling of discomfort and tingling. The blood red color of the peel can also be a hindrance to the use of this product.

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A graduate in journalism, Hélène is an expert in skincare and make-up. Always on the lookout for new products, she tests and searches for the best products for readers and …