The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA
Both serums contain Hyaluronic Acid, but only The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA adds a targeted active: Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6. That's the main thing to weigh.
A multi-weight hyaluronic acid serum with vitamin B5 for layered hydration. A no-frills, affordable HA serum; apply to damp skin and seal with moisturiser to avoid the dryness HA can cause in low humidity.
A focused peptide serum pairing Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl synthe'6 with hyaluronic acid for expression lines. A gentle, fragrance-free peptide step that layers under moisturiser; subtle, cumulative smoothing.
Which should you choose?
The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA goes further with Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6, which The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum doesn't have. If you only need Hyaluronic Acid, The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum covers it; if you want Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6 as well, choose The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the better fit for dryness; The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA for fine lines. Both sit in the Budget price tier.
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum — top of the list
- Sodium Hyaluron…~3–10%
- Hydrolyzed Hyal…~2–6%
- Sodium Hyaluron…~1.5–4%
- Panthenol~1–2%
The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA — top of the list
- Palmitoyl Tripe…~3–10%
- Palmitoyl Tetra…~2–6%
- Palmitoyl Tripe…~1.5–4%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum | The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Dehydration, Dryness, Dullness | Fine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Hyaluronic Acid | |
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