Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 12, 2026
Copper peptides plus a peptide cocktail for slow-burn anti-aging; sticky, sometimes finicky.
What the community says
A peptide serum with copper peptides, humectants, and allantoin for people chasing hydration, bounce, and fine-line support. Reddit mostly treats it as a long-game add-on; the sticky texture and occasional irritation make it a YMMV pick.
What this means for you
What people love
- Copper-peptide anti-aging cocktail
- Hydrating, with allantoin and sodium hyaluronate
- Fragrance-free and vegan
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Product details
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Anti-Aging
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Peptides: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 6 studies
On Reddit: Several months in, users notice more skin bounce alongside improvements in lines and elasticity. 17 mentions
What the studies found
- Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped with signs of aging
- Studies found it improved firmness and made skin texture look smoother
- One study found it reduced wrinkles and improved how much water the skin held
- One study found it worked better than a human-derived growth factor serum for skin texture and firmness
- No stinging, itching, or discomfort was reported in one study
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 100 mentions across 29 threads
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.
“Can anyone recommend good vegan and cruelty-free dupes of Multi- Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum, and Alpha Arbutin 2%?”
Mentioned
“I haven’t switched much since, just added the TirTir Milk Skin Toner & The Ordinary’s Multi Peptide + Copper Peptides serum and my skin seems to like it!”
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“AM - Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptides Serum”
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“PM - Ordinary Multi Peptides + Copper Peptides Serum”
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“I haven’t switched much since, just added the TirTir Milk Skin Toner & The Ordinary’s Multi Peptide + Copper Peptides serum and my skin seems to like it!”
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“PM is the same, I double cleanse with Micellar water > cleanser > TirTir milk skin toner > The ordinary copper peptide serum > Tretinoin cream 0.05% > moisturiser”
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“AM - The Ordinary Multi Peptide + Copper Peptides serum”
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“Any substitute for The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Copper Serum?”
Mentioned
“Thank you! I'm looking for a dupe of The Ordinary copper peptides serum”
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“The Geek & Gorgeous peptide serum is really good and compares well to medik8 liquid peptides.”
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“Love the copper peptides.”
Positive
“I will forever use their Copper Peptides”
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“I still get some products from them. Love the copper peptides.”
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“I like products from The Ordinary. I use their copper peptides and the growth factor serum.”
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“The products from the ordinary are very good quality and very affordable for what they are.”
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“Just those things has made a huge impact.”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- Copper Peptides 1%You’re here
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
100 mentions
HAMulti-Peptide + HA Serum
87 mentions
5 of 6 traits shared
