- “One of the serums that I have been using for that for years is the ordinary copper peptide serum”
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Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum"One of the serums that I have been using for that for years is the ordinary copper peptide serum"$32.00
Argireline Solution 10%"I would not tell you to spend a lot of money on this particular product and therefore this peptide is sold for a relatively cheap price and get it through The Ordinary."$9.70
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum"This is the best."$19.90
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA"Alpha Arbutin is actually a derivative of hydroquinone, but it's over the counter."$11.50
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum"I am trying to use my The Ordinary lash serum cuz that one doesn't have harmful ingredients."$14.90
Amino Acids + B5 Hydration Serum"This is so underrated. It really is an amazing hydrating serum that works for all skin types."$9.20
Matrixyl 10% + HA"Their Matrixyl 10% plus HA serum cost just $10.90 for 30 ml and it contains Matrixyl 3000 and a different Matrixyl called Synth 6."-
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA"Mandelic acid in general is very underrated."$7.80
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%"Azelaic acid 10% really offers more calming and soothing benefits."$12.20
Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%"Two of my favorite lactic acid products are... the Ordinary lactic acid 10% plus HA."$12.80
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum"This is not only going to hydrate your skin, but it's also going to repair your skin as well, keeping it healthy and keeping it balanced."$17.00
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F"Number one is it's fragrance-free, which I love."$20.50
Pycnogenol 5%"Pycnogenol does a really good job to brighten a dull complexion. It's best for skin radiance."$11.50
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%"I have yet to find a formulation like this on the market that offers a 3% for each ingredient. This is very powerful and one of the most effective products from The Ordinary."$10.40
Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Plumping Serum"It works."$21.40
GF 15% Solution"Testing The Ordinary's growth factor GF 15% solution."$15.50
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane"The downside here is the packaging."$12.90Browse more
- “I've been using this for years now for general anti-aging and skin health, and I just love how bright and glowy it makes my skin”0:39–0:44
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “Their most complete option is their multipeptide plus copper peptides 1% at $32 for 30 mls”12:47–12:57
- “It has the peptides in the multipeptide serum I mentioned plus 1% copper peptides or GHK copper”12:57–13:03
- “I usually use copper peptide products at night though because I notice a slight change in my skin tone when I use them during the day because they are a really deep blue color”13:11–13:17
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “Overall, I prefer the peptide blend in The Ordinary's product, but the Dollar Tree version isn't bad”3:22–3:30
- “The Ordinary's product is blue”3:33–3:37
- “The 1% concentration of copper peptides in this product naturally gives it a blue color”3:35–3:40
- Source: Dermatologist Compares Dollar Tree vs High-End Skincare - Jan 24, 2026
- “I actually think the one from The Ordinary is better because not only does it have that 1% concentration of copper peptides, it also contains a multitude of other anti-aging peptides”3:37–3:42
- “You're getting a much more comprehensive serum at half the price”3:49–3:53
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
- “I would not tell you to spend a lot of money on this particular product and therefore this peptide is sold for a relatively cheap price and get it through The Ordinary”6:10–6:16
- “It does have these neurotransmitter inhibiting like effects, kind of like how Botox would work, and it's going to help to soften your expression lines, soften your muscle movement, and really give you a more polished look, but it's not long-lasting”6:20–6:23
- Source: Top 8 peptides for your skincare routine - Feb 7, 2026
- “They also have a separate 10% Argireline serum for $9.70”11:59–12:09
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% targets the appearance of dynamic facial lines”16:11–16:16
- “Oh is this considered like an eye care product?”16:19–16:21
- Source: 2025 @cosme Best of Beauty Awards Mid-Year Rankings - Sep 5, 2025
- “This is the best”
- “This makes my skin look better than that real expensive stuff”15:16–15:25
- “I use it morning and night”
- “It's just the most beautiful serum”14:50–14:54
- Source: Best of Beauty 2025: Favorite Products, Devices, Tips, and Rants - Dec 19, 2025
- “For a more all-in-one option, their multi-peptide serum has Matrixel 3000, Matrixel Synth 6, Arjirene, and Senique”12:22–12:28
- “It's also reasonably priced at $19.90”12:31–12:35
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “Alpha Arbutin is actually a derivative of hydroquinone, but it's over the counter”7:56–8:08
- “I did use this for quite a while as well”
- Source: My PM Skincare Routine for Hyperpigmentation - Apr 18, 2026
- “This was a really effective serum for brightening the skin”5:06–5:13
- “Great if you have that uneven skin tone, post-acne marks, dark spots”5:11–5:16
- “Alpha arbutin is a tyrosinase inhibitor, so it helps prevent melanin formation”5:16–5:22
- “It is very comparable and similar to hydroquinone, but of course, alpha arbutin is more gentle and you can use this long-term without having to worry about removing it from your routine”5:32–5:40
- “Even if you just have dull-looking skin, alpha arbutin can also help to brighten the skin as well”6:00–6:07
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “I am trying to use my The Ordinary lash serum cuz that one doesn't have harmful ingredients”58:28–58:32
- “But the ones that don't have the harmful ingredients, they just don't work as well as like Babe Lash and Grande Lash and all of those”58:30–58:35
- Source: Full makeup tutorial with product recommendations - Feb 24, 2026
- “The Ordinary has a really good one that has amazing reviews”8:03–8:06
- Source: How I cleared my skin long term - Jan 7, 2025
- “This is so underrated. It really is an amazing hydrating serum that works for all skin types”2:03–2:11
- “You can have the oiliest skin ever and you can also have the most parched, dry, flaky skin. This is truly going to work for both”2:08–2:17
- “It's so lightweight. It's never sticky or tacky on the skin”2:24–2:28
- “When you put this on your skin, it feels like you didn't even really put anything on your skin”2:26–2:29
- “It just gives more of that skin repair and I use it every day twice a day”2:34–2:40
- “It is very lightweight and it pairs up with everything”2:59–3:05
- “Pair this up with your active ingredients to keep your skin hydrated, to help prevent further irritation and dryness”3:03–3:07
- “You are going to absolutely love this. I guarantee it”3:15–3:20
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “It is so affordable, yet so effective”
- “I've been talking about this serum for over 7 years and I can't get enough of it myself. I use this on an everyday basis”7:36–7:42
- “This is a really nice serum that is ultra lightweight. It's not sticky or tacky. It's not heavy. Perfect for all skin types”7:46–7:50
- “This really helps to keep the skin hydrated in those deeper layers of the skin. And it just keeps your skin looking radiant and healthy”8:40–8:47
- Source: 6 best tretinoin pairings for anti-aging and skin repair - May 22, 2026
- “Their Matrixyl 10% plus HA serum cost just $10.90 for 30 ml and it contains Matrixyl 3000 and a different Matrixyl called Synth 6”11:50–11:59
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “Mandelic acid in general is very underrated”
- “It does help to exfoliate, but it's way more gentle and it has a larger molecule, so it takes longer to penetrate the skin before it starts exfoliating”6:34–6:42
- “It really is great for those that have sensitive skin, that are beginners to alpha hydroxy acids”6:42–6:50
- “I would rather use something that is more gentle and use it every day than using maybe one product once a week because it's just too strong and my skin just gets irritated”7:07–7:12
- “Mandelic acid is a great ingredient for skin texture, improving skin brightness, giving that softer, smoother look to the skin”7:20–7:28
- “I love that it has hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. It's a very gentle hydrating formulation that is super lightweight”8:17–8:23
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “Azelaic acid 10% really offers more calming and soothing benefits”7:12–7:19
- “This one is affordable, helps to target maybe helping with some uneven skin tone, dullness, but really has antioxidant benefits as well”7:30–7:36
- “Also has squalane and the 10% azelaic acid that may offer some barrier support along with glycerin”7:38–7:45
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “Two of my favorite lactic acid products are... the Ordinary lactic acid 10% plus HA”7:10–7:17
- Source: Budget friendly anti-aging skincare that actually works - Jun 12, 2026
- “This is not only going to hydrate your skin, but it's also going to repair your skin as well, keeping it healthy and keeping it balanced”10:18–10:26
- “If your skin is ever compromised from tretinoin, it's very dry, it feels tight, you have redness due to inflammation, your skin is burning, it has that itch, use this”10:28–10:34
- “It's that pink serum. It's milky, it's thick, it's rich”11:00–11:04
- “The vitamin B12 is great for the dryness, and also great to reduce the look of facial redness, and it really does help with that”11:07–11:11
- “This is actually a cheaper alternative to NIOD Modulating Glucosides”11:25–11:33
- “If you haven't tried this, you're truly missing out”11:44–11:47
- “It just works so well to bring your skin back to that normal state”11:47–11:56
- Source: 6 best tretinoin pairings for anti-aging and skin repair - May 22, 2026
- “Number one is it's fragrance-free, which I love”12:16–12:18
- “It's got coconut alkanes, which is why it's coming out quite oily. I don't think this is going to be ideal for people with acne”12:32–12:35
- “No other antioxidants in this product, and it's not in an airless pump”12:38–12:42
- “Actually for me I'd say it's not really worth your time or your money”12:44–12:46
- “It's one that I'd avoid”
- Source: Best & Worst Vitamin C for Skin of Colour - Mar 22, 2026
- “Pycnogenol does a really good job to brighten a dull complexion. It's best for skin radiance”9:17–9:22
- “It really helps to protect the skin as well from pollution”9:36–9:42
- “Antioxidants pair up really well with other types of antioxidants”8:57–9:02
- “The best way to use this is to mix a couple of drops in with your moisturizer”9:42–9:49
- “This is so good”
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “I have yet to find a formulation like this on the market that offers a 3% for each ingredient. This is very powerful and one of the most effective products from The Ordinary”10:44–10:50
- “This is more for anti-aging than anything, in my opinion. Yes, it's going to protect your skin and brighten, but it's more for softening and preventing fine lines and wrinkles”12:01–12:05
- “It does a very good job when you pair it up with Tretinoin and, of course, vitamin C”12:12–12:16
- “It could cause dryness. When I first started using this, I did experience quite a bit of dryness, but I was using it every day when I first started. So, then I had to drop it back and I had to use it a couple of days a week and then build a tolerance to it”12:20–12:24
- “This is really powerful, super effective”12:53–12:58
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “It works”
- “Literally this whole bottle is 92% volufiline and then 1% another ingredient that I cannot pronounce which is just a targeted plumping ingredient as well I believe”16:07–16:13
- “This is just like the most bang for your buck”16:16–16:22
- “We have an option from The Ordinary that is going to save us money against everything with this crazy ingredient that we're seeing pop up left, right, center”16:26–16:29
- “This ingredient is amazing”16:32–16:35
- Source: 10 Drugstore Makeup Dupes - Apr 6, 2026
- “Testing The Ordinary's growth factor GF 15% solution”7:58–8:04
- “There is some ingredient in this formula that slightly sensitizes my skin”8:04–8:09
- Source: 5 ingredients that healed my sensitive skin - May 21, 2025
- “The downside here is the packaging”17:40–17:41
- “This actually would now not be allowed in the UK and EU”17:49–17:51
- “For me, it's a no for skin of color”
- Source: Best and worst anti-aging and anti-pigmentation serums on Nykaa - Sep 25, 2025
Brand note
The Ordinary is the brand that made ingredient-focused skincare accessible, offering straightforward serums and treatments at prices that undercut almost everything else. Their Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum stands out as a comprehensive anti-aging option that dermatologists say outperforms pricier competitors. The trade-off is that some products, like the Glycolic Acid 7% Toner, can feel underwhelming or have an unpleasant scent, and results aren't always dramatic. Best for people who know what actives they want and don't mind a clinical, no-frills experience.
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