The Ordinary "Buffet"
Description
- vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and peptides.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
- it does contain fragrances and oils.
- it is reef safe.
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Directions
Apply to the entire face in the AM and PM after cleaning. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised.
Routine Usage
139
routines use it
50%
use it in the am
50%
use it in the pm
27%
use it in am & pm
Use it in your routine or shelf π
Ingredient Details
Pores are little openings on the skin that let out sweat and oil. They can become enlarged from excessive sebum production, acne, sun damage, and by using pore-clogging ingredients.
AHAs (or Alpha Hydroxy Acids) remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin.
Contains Peptides
from 7 ingredients
Peptides are the amino-acid chains that help your skin produce proteins such as collagen.
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
The Ordinary "Buffet" 51 Ingredients Explained
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1
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Also known as: Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Aqua / Water, Distilled Water, Deionized Water
Necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated! Water often makes up the largest percentage of a product.
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2
Humectant, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air.
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3
Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Lactococcus Ferment Lysate.
9
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate is a peptide.
10
Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine.
11
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer.
12
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Also known as: Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronan, Hyaluronic Sodium, Hyaluronic Salt
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin. Because of this, it is great for soothing and adding moisture to dry skin.
It is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints; it is commonly derived from sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
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13
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
We don't have a description for Allantoin.
15
Masking, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Alanine.
16
Masking, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Serine.
17
Masking, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Valine.
21
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Histidine.
22
Masking, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Phenylalanine.
23
Masking, Skin Conditioning
Also known as: L-Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid used in creating proteins that you probably learned about in biology.
It is known to have antioxidant properties, which helps protect your skin from free radicals.
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24
Masking, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Aspartic Acid.
25
Humectant, Moisturising
We don't have a description for Trehalose.
28
Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Maltose.
30
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA is a conditioning agent. It is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
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33
Masking
Citric Acid is an AHA. It can help to reduce large pores. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.
34
Masking, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin.
35
Masking
Sodium Chloride can be bad for dry skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
We don't have a description for Sodium Hydroxide.
37
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Also known as: Bg
AKA Butanediol, a colorless liquid. A skin-conditioning agent and humectant.
Extra info: Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diolβ (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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38
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for Pentylene Glycol.
40
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Xanthan Gum.
41
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
We don't have a description for Carbomer.
43
Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Ppg-26-Buteth-26.
We don't have a description for Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate.
48
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Caprylyl Glycol.
49
Skin Conditioning
We don't have a description for Ethylhexylglycerin.
50
Preservative
Germicidal, antimicrobial, and aromatic. Often used as a perfume fixative, antiseptic, or preserving agent in pharmaceutical products.
Alternate name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
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Product Info
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alcohol-free
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols π
silicon-free
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons π
fragrance-free
Contains Fragrance
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
sulfate-free
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates π
paraben-free
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens π
oil-free
Contains Oils
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
fungal-acne safe
Not Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
reef-safe
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π
eu-allergen-free
Eu Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Unionβs Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens π
vegan
Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is vegan π
cruelty-free
Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
