These two eye-cares take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles brings Ceramide Np, Retinyl Palmitate, and Tocopherol 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.
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles is a decent pick. 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.
