GF 15% Solution — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 30, 2026
15% peptide serum for smoother cheeks; science and value remain debated.
What the community says
This peptide serum fits routines chasing smoother texture and early wrinkle prevention, with community use around acne and recovery periods. The evidence feels thin, and users question paying for it when cheaper alternatives exist.
What this means for you
Backed by 17 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/40plusskincare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Peptide serum that visibly smoothed cheeks
- Fits acne-focused routines
- Low-cost entry into peptide serums
Product details
Where to buy
What the science says
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Peptides: 3 studies tested it directly. See all 5 studies
What the studies found
- All 3 studies that tested peptides directly found they helped with signs of aging
- Studies found peptides improved wrinkles, firmness, and skin texture
- One study found a peptide serum reduced crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles more than retinol
- One study found peptides improved firmness and texture more than a growth-factor serum, though wrinkle changes were small
- The reported side effects were stinging and itching, and none were reported in one study
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 25 mentions across 17 threads
The Ordinary GF 15% Solution on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/40plusskincare and 3 more, summarized.
“TO gf 15%, copper peptides”
Mentioned
“I also like the GF serum and copper peptides from the ordinary.”
Positive
“also i love the ordinary!”
Positive
“i use their gf 15% solution”
Positive
“and their oil based face wash/makeup remover (the squalane one!)”
Positive
“Now I'm trying their new GF 15%, they say it's even better.”
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“I have used matrixyl and I love it!”
Mentioned
“Let's see”
Mentioned
“then the Ordinary GF and Peptides during my recovery period.”
Positive
“I've just been using HA until now and then the Ordinary GF and Peptides during my recovery period.”
Positive
“during my recovery period”
Positive
“The Ordinary has a growth factor serum for under $20 🤷🏼♀️”
Mentioned
“start with that and if you don’t like it, then look for something in the next up price tier”
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“There’s a lot of Growth Factor options on the market, and they vary widely in price.”
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