Side-by-side comparison

The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% vs The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum

Both serums contain Argireline, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.

1Shared hero active
The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
Aging

High-dose acetyl hexapeptide-8 — the 'topical Botox' peptide — in a minimalist water-based serum. Softens expression-line muscle activity over 4–8 weeks. Works best on forehead, crow's feet and between-brow lines.

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The Ordinary
Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
Fine LinesDehydrationDullness

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.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both contain Argireline. Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum adds Matrixyl 3000. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Argireline Solution 10% is the better fit for signs of aging; Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum for fine lines, dehydration and dullness. Both sit in the Budget price tier.

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Argireline
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Argireline Solution 10% — top of the list

  • Aqua (Water)~50–80%
  • Acetyl Hexapep…10%
  • Glycerin~3–10%
  • Butylene Glycol~2–6%
  • Pentylene Glycol~1.5–4%

Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Glycerin~5–25%
  • 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.

At a glance

The specs

Argireline Solution 10%Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum
CategorySerumSerum
Price tierBudgetBudget
Best forAgingFine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesArgireline
Questions

Common questions

Is The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% or The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum better?
It depends on what you're treating. Both contain Argireline; Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum adds Matrixyl 3000.
What's the difference between The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% and The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum?
Argireline Solution 10%'s hero actives are Argireline. Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum's are Matrixyl 3000, Argireline and Hyaluronic Acid.
Are The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% and The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum dupes for each other?
Partly. They share Argireline, but Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum's Matrixyl 3000 isn't in the other, so they aren't full substitutes.
Can I use The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% and The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum together?
Usually, yes. Apply the thinner texture first, then the thicker one, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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