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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides at 8.5/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
44 unique
12 in common
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides's 4.9. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for The Ordinary Buffet. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while first Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides relies on Saccharomyces Ferment, Retinol, and Caffeine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides is a decent pick. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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