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the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum at 8.0/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
the ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
37 unique
7 in common
Where the ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum's 5.3. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. the ordinary Buffet scores 8.7 here versus 7.5 for Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
the ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum relies on Retinol, Ubiquinone, and Honey Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is better if you have
the ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum 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 Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum 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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