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Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles vs The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA

Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles scores 8.5/9.8 and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles
Fig.1

Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles

eye-caremid-range
8.5
VS
The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
The Ordinary

The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA

serumbudget
8.4

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

2
2
1
Fig.1 wins 2
Tied 2
The Ordinary wins 1
8.5Fig.1
vs
8.4The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fig.1 WINS
8.7
5.5
Fig.1
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fig.1
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

The Ordinary WINS
4.6
6.9
Fig.1
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

Fig.1 WINS
8.8
8.5
Fig.1
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Fig.1
The Ordinary

Why these two are neck and neck

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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA scores 6.9 here versus 4.6 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 The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles 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 The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles delivers strong value. The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA sits at the budget level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.5Fig.1
vs
8.4The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles or The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA?

Based on ingredient analysis, Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA?

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