The Ordinary The Mini Essentials Set vs Byoma Set So Hydrated

What separates them

Price history

• The Ordinary The Mini Essentials Set: lowest $14.20 on Nov 1 at The Ordinary; $14.20 on Nov 2.
• Byoma Set So Hydrated: lowest $21.99 on Nov 1 at BYOMA.

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Specs compared

Questions and answers

Which set is better for dry skin?

Both target dryness. Byoma adds a gel-cream moisturizer and ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, so it covers more of a dry-skin routine. The Ordinary set hydrates with five forms of hyaluronic acid but leaves you to supply a moisturizer.

Which is better for a beginner?

Byoma. It gives you a cleanser, serum and moisturizer in the right order. The Ordinary set assumes you already have a cleanser and moisturizer.

Is The Ordinary set worth it at $14.20?

At $14.20 as of November 1, 2026, it is a cheap way to test three serums. You get 0.5 oz of each, so expect the minis to last weeks, not months.

Does either set contain fragrance?

Byoma is fragrance-free and alcohol-free. The Ordinary set uses less than one percent synthetic fragrance, so it is not fragrance-free.

Which has better reviews?

Byoma, at 4 out of 5 from 20 ratings. The Ordinary set has a single 1-out-of-5 rating, which is too little to judge.

Can I use both together?

Yes, but avoid stacking niacinamide and the Byoma serum at the same step. Use the Byoma cleanser and gel-cream with one serum from either set.