Geek & Gorgeous aPAD vs The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution

Geek & Gorgeous

The Ordinary

A serum built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Lactic acid and AHA, for hydration and smoothing.

Serum

11 ingredients

18 ingredients

Brand price

EUR 11.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 13.05 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Lactic Acid

No concerns found

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Isoceteth-20, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Biosaccharide GUM-2
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →