The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA vs The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum
Both are serums. They share a 77% active-ingredient overlap, so the real decision is about price, texture and the supporting ingredients. Here's the side-by-side.
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.
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?
Both sit in the Budget tier, so cost isn't the deciding factor here — choose on texture, finish and the supporting ingredients. These two are close on the measurable attributes we track — it comes down to texture and personal preference.
What they share
At 77% active overlap, these are the ingredients doing comparable work in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
The Ordinary — top of the list
- Palmitoyl Tetra…~2–6%
The Ordinary — top of the list
- Acetyl Hexapept…~3–10%
- Pentapeptide-18~2–6%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| The Ordinary | The Ordinary | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Fine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness | Fine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Active overlap | 77% — Hyaluronic Acid, Matrixyl 3000 | |
Common questions
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