The Ordinary

Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum

SerumBudgetMorning or evening
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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.

What this is good for

✓ Great forFine LinesDehydrationDullness

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua
~5–25%Glycerin
~3–10%Acetyl Hexapept…
~2–6%Pentapeptide-18
~1.5–4%Palmitoyl Tripe…
~1–2%3 ingredients
≤ 1% each4 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line

What's actually doing the work

Matrixyl 3000
Palmitoyl Peptides
Peptide
A peptide duo (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + tetrapeptide-7) that signals fibroblasts toward collagen production, supporting firmness and the look of fine lines over time.
Argireline
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Peptide
Acetyl hexapeptide-8, a peptide that mildly relaxes expression-related muscle signalling to soften the look of dynamic lines — a topical, gradual effect.
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Acid
A humectant that binds water in the upper skin layers for immediate plumping and hydration. Multi-weight forms reach different depths. Apply to damp skin and seal with moisturiser, especially in dry climates.

Routine placement

Morning or evening

Looking for a dupe?

The closest active-matched alternative is the The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA (77% active overlap). We found 6 options that share this product’s hero actives.

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Put this in context

Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.