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Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness

Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming scores 8.8/9.8 vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness at 8.5/9.8. Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming
Beauty of Joseon

Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming

moisturisermid-range
8.8
VS
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
The Ordinary

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness

moisturiserbudget
8.5

Score comparison

Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

2
3
Beauty of Joseon wins 2
Tied 3
The Ordinary wins 0
8.8Beauty of Joseon
+0.3vs
8.5The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
9.6
9.8
Beauty of Joseon
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Beauty of Joseon
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

Beauty of Joseon WINS
4.1
2.0
Beauty of Joseon
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

Beauty of Joseon WINS
8.8
8.5
Beauty of Joseon
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Beauty of Joseon
The Ordinary

Ingredient face-off

16% overlap
36Beauty of Joseon
7Shared
45The Ordinary

Why Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming comes out ahead

Where Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 4.1 compared to The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness's 2.0. Its formula features Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Allantoin, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming brings Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Allantoin, and Adenosine as actives, while the Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness relies on Ectoin, Allantoin, and Lysine Hcl. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Hydrogenated Lecithin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.8, Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming delivers strong value. The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness sits at the budget level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.3 lead

Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is still a solid pick.

8.8Beauty of Joseon
vs
8.5The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming or The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness?

Based on ingredient analysis, Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming and The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Beauty of Joseon Revive Retinol Firming Moisturizer for Plumping & Firming and The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.