The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum
Both serums contain Hyaluronic Acid, but only The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum adds a targeted active: Matrixyl 3000 and Argireline. 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 multi-peptide hydration serum stacking Matrixyl 3000, Argireline and probiotic complexes with hyaluronic acid. A sensible, affordable everyday peptide serum for early fine lines; gentle, layerable and fragrance-free.
Which should you choose?
The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum goes further with Matrixyl 3000 and Argireline, 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 Argireline as well, choose The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the better fit for dryness; The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum 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 Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum — top of the list
- Acetyl Hexapept…~3–10%
- Pentapeptide-18~2–6%
- 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 Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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