Glycolic Renewal Cleanser vs The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence
16%Match
Only 16% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Glycolic Renewal (20)
aloe-barbadensis-leaf-juice
ammonium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
boswellia-serrata-gum
caprylyl-glycol
Citral
C: 0/5I: 3/5fragrance
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
coconut-acid
cymbopogon-schoenanthus-oil
dipropylene-glycol
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycolic Acid
C: 0/5I: 3/5aha
phytic-acid
Potassium Sorbate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Propylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 2/5humectant
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Sodium Benzoate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Shared (5)
chlorphenesin
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
Sodium Chloride
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in The Ordinary (6)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
gellan-gum
glycogen
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-caproyl-prolinate
trisodium-ethylenediamine-disuccinate
When Used Together
CautionGlycolic Acid + Salicylic Acid
Using AHA and BHA together at high concentrations risks over-exfoliation and barrier damage.
Alternate use — AHA one day, BHA the next.