The Ordinary
The Bright Set
Quick Summary
Best forNot stated by the brand
Worth notingNo fragrance listed
Key ingredientsGlycolic Acid, Ginseng, Aloe Vera
OverallThis set from The Ordinary includes glycolic acid (exfoliating), ginseng (antioxidant) and aloe vera (soothing) across its combined ingredient list. No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day.
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Ingredient Analysis
75 of 82 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed
Key ingredients
Full ingredient list (82) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more
- Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycolic Acid Exfoliant & resurfacing Sensitive skin caution
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Soothing & hydrating botanical Generally gentle
- Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Triethanolamine pH adjuster All skin types
- Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjuster All skin types
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract Antioxidant & revitalising Generally gentle
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- Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Aspartic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Alanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Serine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Valine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Isoleucine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Proline Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Threonine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Histidine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Phenylalanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Glutamic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
- PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
- Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
- Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
- Fructose Humectant Generally gentle
- Glucose Humectant sugar Generally gentle
- Sucrose Humectant Generally gentle
- Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
- Hexyl Nicotinate
- Dextrin Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
- Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
- Gellan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
- Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Potassium Sorbate Preservative All skin types
- Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
- 1,2-Hexanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
- Maltodextrin Binders & carriers Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
- Gallyl Glucoside
- Hyaluronic Acid Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Oxidized Glutathione
- Melanin
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
- Xanthan gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
- Dehydroacetic Acid Preservative All skin types
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Propyl Gallate
- Dimethyl Isosorbide Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Benzyl Alcohol Preservative All skin types
- 1,2-Hexanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Alpha-Arbutin Brightening & dark spots Generally gentle
- Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Ergothioneine Antioxidant Generally gentle
- Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
- Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
- Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Sodium Metabisulfite pH adjuster All skin types
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is The Ordinary The Bright Set fragrance-free?
Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.
Does The Ordinary The Bright Set contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is The Ordinary The Bright Set safe for fungal acne?
It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: polysorbates (polysorbate 20, polysorbate 20). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is The Ordinary The Bright Set suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains glycolic acid, an exfoliating acid, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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