Multi-Peptide + HA Serum — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 17, 2026
Multi-peptide hydration serum for plumper, less dehydrated skin; results take months.
What the community says
A water-based serum combining multiple peptides with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin for cushioning dehydrated skin. It fits easily into tretinoin routines, but peptide payoff is slow and inconsistent, with some users reporting breakouts or irritation.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Visible changes may take six months
- Many users find the anti-aging payoff negligible
- Can trigger breakouts or irritation with frequent use
Product details
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
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: After five years, one user reports almost no eye lines but still has deeper forehead and eyebrow lines. 7 mentions
What the studies found
- Both studies that tested peptides on their own found they helped with signs of aging
- Peptides improved skin firmness in both studies
- One study found smoother skin and better hydration with peptides
- Wrinkles improved in one study, but changed little in another
- No stinging or itching was reported in one study
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 87 mentions across 29 threads
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 8 more, summarized.
“on the nights I don’t use it I use the ordinarys buffet serum”
Positive
“I alternate between those two to keep my skin from drying out”
Positive
“So I wash my face twice a day with panoxyl ... and on the nights I don’t use it I use the ordinarys buffet serum”
Positive
“Wonderful! I didn't know " Buffet" had so many enemies!”
Mentioned
“Buffet is a peptide, and peptides shouldn’t be used with the L Ascorbic Acid.”
Mentioned
“So is it an absolute "no" to use buffet in the same routine as these products ..or just at the same time?”
Mentioned
“Melano CC cream or The Ordinary Buffet”
Positive
“AM:”
Positive
“Routine:”
Positive
“You could also add a peptide serum with argireline to further inhibit muscle movement, which may prolong the botox.”
Positive
“The Ordinary Multipeptide + HA Serum is an affordable option.”
Positive
“Another counterintuitive fact: the more often you go, the fewer units you'll need.”
Positive
“the stars from my routine for my eyes have to be ... the Ordinary's Buffet serum”
Positive
“I pile on products and everything goes under the eyes too!”
Positive
“-The Ordinary Peptides Serum”
Positive
“my serums (The Ordinary GF and multi peptide or HA)”
Positive
“I wash, tone...”
Positive
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- HAYou’re here
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
87 mentions
Copper Peptides 1%Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
107 mentions
6 of 7 traits shared
