The Ordinary

The Daily Set

Name: The Ordinary The Daily Set
Brand: The Ordinary

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsSqualane, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides

OverallThis set from The Ordinary includes squalane (nourishing), hyaluronic acid (hydrating) and ceramides (barrier-supporting) across its combined ingredient list. No fragrance is listed in its ingredients.

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Ingredient Analysis

78 of 88 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Squalane Hyaluronic Acid Ceramides

Full ingredient list (88) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Squalane Lightweight emollient Generally gentle
Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Sucrose Stearate
Ethyl Macadamiate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Sucrose Laurate
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types

Show the other 78 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Isoceteth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Polyacrylate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Malic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Hyaluronic Acid + B5 (with Ceramides)
Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Phospholipids Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
Sphingolipids Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
p-Anisic Acid Preservative All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Ethoxydiglycol
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Stearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Aspartic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Alanine 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
Glucose Humectant sugar Generally gentle
Maltose Humectant Generally gentle
Fructose Humectant Generally gentle
Trehalose Humectant & protectant Generally gentle
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
Allantoin Soothing & skin-conditioning Generally gentle
Linoleic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Oleic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Palmitic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Lecithin Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
Triolein
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Isoceteth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Polysorbate 60 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Triethanolamine pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
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 Daily Set fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does The Ordinary The Daily Set contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.

Is The Ordinary The Daily Set safe for fungal acne?

It contains 10 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (linoleic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (sucrose stearate, ethyl macadamiate, sucrose laurate); polysorbates (polysorbate 20); and 5 more. 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 Daily Set suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.