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Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
The Ordinary's renamed Buffet: an affordable five-peptide serum that gives subtle firming over months, with a slightly tacky feel.
7.7
Good
Beauty score
#10 of 14 serums
Community
—/10
- Format
- Serum
- Size
- 2.03 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $16.66 / oz
- Price tier
- Mid-range
Made for: All skin types
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
The Ordinary's renamed Buffet: an affordable five-peptide serum that gives subtle firming over months, with a slightly tacky feel.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, formerly called Buffet, combines five named peptide technologies with amino acids and hyaluronic acid in a fragrance-free, vegan water-based serum. The brand targets early signs of aging, citing the look of crow's feet, elasticity and firmness. Bloggers report firmer, fresher-looking skin after weeks to months, and Reddit users still name it a classic budget peptide pick. Results are gradual and subtle, and several reviewers note a light tackiness until moisturizer goes on top.
Best for
- An affordable first peptide serum for early fine lines
- A gentler age-support step for skin that struggles with retinoids
- Morning and evening use under moisturizer
What we love
- Five named peptide technologies plus amino acids and hyaluronic acid
- Fragrance-free, vegan, alcohol-free and silicone-free
- Large 60 ml bottle at a low price for a peptide serum
- Mild and generally well tolerated, according to reviewers
Worth knowing
- Results are subtle and take months of consistent use
- Slightly tacky until it sinks in or is covered with moisturizer
- Individual peptide percentages are not disclosed
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.7Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.2
Bloggers report firmer, fresher-looking skin after weeks to months of use, but a Reddit commenter sums up peptides as giving a subtle softening of fine lines rather than dramatic change.
- Formula & ingredients20%8.0
Five named peptide technologies plus amino acids and hyaluronic acid in a fragrance-free, vegan base, although individual peptide percentages are not disclosed.
- Texture & experience15%7.2
A runny gel that several reviewers find slightly tacky until moisturizer goes on top; reviewers report no irritation.
- Value20%8.6
$33.80 for a 60 ml bottle is low for a multi-peptide serum and works out cheaply per use for a twice-daily product.
- Community love15%7.8
A long-running Ordinary best-seller, formerly Buffet, that Reddit users still name as a classic budget peptide pick, with tackiness and modest results the main complaints.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Water-based serum; reviewers describe a clear, runny gel that can feel slightly tacky before it sinks in
Format
Serum
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Size
2.03 fl oz / 60 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →What’s in it: Five peptide technologies named by The Ordinary (SYN-AKE, Matrixyl synthe'6, Matrixyl 3000, ARGIRELOX and acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine), plus Lactococcus ferment lysate, amino acids and multiple hyaluronic acid complexes. pH 4.50–5.50; individual percentages are not listed.
How to use
Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening. The Ordinary advises patch testing before first use.
Free from (brand-stated)
- alcohol
- silicones
- gluten
Claims & certifications
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Full ingredient list (INCI)51 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Aqua (Water),
- Glycerin,
- Lactococcus Ferment Lysate,
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8,
- Pentapeptide-18,
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1,
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7,
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38,
- Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate,
- Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine,
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer,
- Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Allantoin,
- Glycine,
- Alanine,
- Serine,
- Valine,
- Isoleucine,
- Proline,
- Threonine,
- Histidine,
- Phenylalanine,
- Arginine,
- Aspartic Acid,
- Trehalose,
- Fructose,
- Glucose,
- Maltose,
- Urea,
- Sodium PCA,
- PCA,
- Sodium Lactate,
- Citric Acid,
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin,
- Sodium Chloride,
- Sodium Hydroxide,
- Butylene Glycol,
- Pentylene Glycol,
- Acacia Senegal Gum,
- Xanthan Gum,
- Carbomer,
- Polysorbate 20,
- PPG-26-Buteth-26,
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil,
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate,
- Ethoxydiglycol,
- Sodium Benzoate,
- Caprylyl Glycol,
- Ethylhexylglycerin,
- Phenoxyethanol,
- Chlorphenesin.
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
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4 verbatim quotes · 3 positive · 1 mixed
A Beauty EditPositive
After using this serum consistently for a few months, my skin feels firmer, my skin texture is improved, and my skin barrier feels renewed. I really like this formula.
Sweet Honey LifePositive
I did notice a light tackiness but once I applied moisturizer over it, it was no longer noticeable. … I do feel that my skin did look fresher and healthier.
r/SkincareAddictionPositive
the ordinary buffet … has a bunch of peptides. works for me but skincare is weird what works for one person does nothing for another.
r/SkincareAddictionMixed
The Ordinary Buffet and The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA are the classic budget picks … Set expectations though: peptides give a subtle softening of fine lines.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$33.80
for 2.03 fl oz / 60 ml
Per ounce
$16.66
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
Right around the going rate per ounce for serums. Our value score: 8.6/10 for a mid-range pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Is this the same as The Ordinary Buffet?
Yes. The serum was renamed Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, and reviewers and creators still refer to it as Buffet.
Which peptides does it contain?
The Ordinary names five peptide technologies: SYN-AKE, Matrixyl synthe'6, Matrixyl 3000, ARGIRELOX and acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine. They sit alongside amino acids and multiple hyaluronic acid complexes.
How do I use it?
Apply a few drops to the face morning and evening, after patch testing. For more advanced signs of aging, The Ordinary points to its Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum instead.
Is it vegan and fragrance-free?
The Ordinary lists it as vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, alcohol-free and silicone-free, and no fragrance appears in its ingredient list.
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