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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.9/9.8 vs IOPE Expert Retinol Serum Hydrogel Face Mask for Firming at 8.5/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
35 unique
11 in common
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to IOPE Expert Retinol Serum Hydrogel Face Mask for Firming's 5.0. 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. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.7 here versus 7.5 for IOPE Expert Retinol Serum Hydrogel Face Mask for Firming. 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 iOPE Expert Retinol Serum Hydrogel Face Mask for Firming relies on Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus Extract, and Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
IOPE Expert Retinol Serum Hydrogel Face Mask for Firming is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. The Ordinary Buffet gets the nod here with its 8.9 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but IOPE Expert Retinol Serum Hydrogel Face Mask for Firming 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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