Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum vs The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Both exfoliants contain Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.
An AHA/BHA night serum (around 12% acids) with antioxidants and soothing extracts in a lightweight gel. A well-formulated resurfacing serum for glow and texture; potent, so alternate nights and pair with strict SPF.
A 10-minute weekly peel at professional strength — glycolic, lactic, tartaric, citric and salicylic acids stacked together. Not a daily product; once or twice a week maximum, never on broken or actively irritated skin. The red colour is tasmannia fruit, not blood.
Which should you choose?
Both contain Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution adds Lactic Acid. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum is the better fit for congestion; The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution for dark spots. On price, The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is the less expensive option (Budget versus Luxury).
What they share
These hero actives appear in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Butylene Glycol~3–10%
- Lactic Acid~2–6%
- Citric Acid~1.5–4%
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution — top of the list
- Aqua (Water)~50–80%
- Aloe Barbadens…~3–10%
- Salicylic Acid2%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum | The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Exfoliant | Exfoliant |
| Price tier | Luxury | Budget |
| Best for | Dullness, Rough Texture, Congestion | Rough Texture, Dullness, Dark Spots |
| Usage notes | Evening only | Evening only |
| Shared hero actives | Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid | |
Common questions
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