
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 14, 2026
Multi-peptide and hyaluronic acid hydration for plumper skin; results stay subtle.
What the community says
A water-based serum pairing multiple peptides with sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and allantoin for layered hydration and a temporary plumped look. It suits dehydrated skin and simple routines, though peptide benefits are uncertain and some users report breakouts or no visible change.
What this means for you
What people love
- Multiple peptide blend in one serum
- Hydration support that layers under moisturizer
- Budget-friendly anti-aging add-on
Watch out for
- Results can stay invisible for months
- Breakouts reported when used solo
- Frequent use can aggravate sensitive skin
Product details
Concerns
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 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 — 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
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