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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% versus The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 14, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Argireline Solution 10%

Starts at $9.40
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Starts at $30.90

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.

Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

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The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% contains this as ingredient number 36.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

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The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% contains this as ingredient number 44.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% contains this as ingredient number 48.

6
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% contains this as ingredient number 11.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% contains this as ingredient number 49.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% 11 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 6 reviews
vivkig's Avatar'
Mar 19, 2024

Substantial wrinkle in my hooded eyelid reduced drastically, and very quickly

Substantial wrinkle in my hooded eyelid reduced drastically, and very quickly

Great Value
Works Well
karenbond_128's Avatar'
Feb 24, 2023

I could not live without this.
I have used this for a few years . I am 55 and my skin has not aged . I hardly have any wrinkles and I refuse to have fillers or Botox. This is a great product!

I could not live without this.
I have used this for a few years . I am 55 and my skin has not aged . I hardly have any wrinkles and I refuse to have fillers or Botox. This is a great product!

CustardBunny's Avatar'
Feb 15, 2024

im not gonna buy it again bc i feel like it doesnt do anythin for me.. but it feels good and doesnt do bad! its a great serum

im not gonna buy it again bc i feel like it doesnt do anythin for me.. but it feels good and doesnt do bad! its a great serum

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% 49 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 reviews

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