The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for acne-prone skin
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your combination skin due to niacinamide for oil control and caffeine for vasoconstriction, though the peptides like Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 primarily offer moderate plumping and firming benefits irrelevant to your acne concerns.
- Glycerin and Butylene Glycol provide general hydration, which is supportive but not directly beneficial for managing your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 6.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users find this serum to be a lightweight hydrator that effectively softens fine lines and crow's feet, with many noting its gentle formulation suitable for sensitive eyes. However, its extremely watery consistency can make application difficult, and a significant number of users report minimal to no improvement for dark circles or puffiness.
Highlights
Lightweight & fast absorbing Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks in immediately”
- “perfect under concealer”
- “feels like water”
- “no sticky residue”
Hydrating & plumping Often Mentioned
- “eyes look well-rested”
- “plumps fine lines”
- “great for dry eyelids”
- “super hydrating”
Ineffective on dark circles Often Mentioned
- “dark circles didn't budge”
- “no change in color”
- “useless for shadows”
- “same dark circles”
Watery texture Often Mentioned
- “runs down my face”
- “too watery to control”
- “hard to use dropper”
- “messy application”
Gentle on sensitive eyes Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't sting my eyes”
- “no redness”
- “safe for sensitive skin”
- “didn't cause milia”
Softens fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “lines look softer”
- “smoother texture”
- “helps with crepey skin”
- “wrinkles less visible”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “dropper leaks”
- “wastes product”
- “dispenses too much”
- “needs a pump”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “bottle finishes too fast”
- “not worth the money”
- “priciest Ordinary product”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Multi-Peptide Eye Serum work for acne-prone skin?
This eye serum works well enough for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because its peptides and general hydration do not target breakouts. An eye care product for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate to manage blemishes, along with light, non-clogging moisturizers.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide and caffeine make this serum a fit for acne-prone skin by helping control oil and reduce puffiness. To fit this skin type even better, products of this type need ingredients like tranexamic acid, glutathione, avocado oil, and squalene to target breakouts and maintain moisture without clogging pores.
What do Peptides do for acne-prone skin?
Peptides help calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing inflammation while supporting the skin barrier. Certain advanced peptide formulas also work to target acne-causing bacteria and help balance oil production.
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What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This serum works for acne-prone skin, though an eye care product of this type needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide and caffeine to help control oil and refresh the eye area.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye serum with retinol by applying the serum first and letting it absorb before putting on your retinol. This product is safe for your skin with no harsh ingredients, but acne-prone skin works best with products that contain soothing and oil-controlling ingredients.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this eye serum daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It is safe for acne-prone skin and unlikely to cause irritation.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This eye serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your acne-prone skin, as it is safe and free of harsh ingredients. However, it only offers general hydration and oil control, so acne-prone skin needs products with targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to truly clear breakouts.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol increased molecular mobility in stratum corneum lipids and affected keratin filaments, with butylene glycol and propylene glycol providing significant permeation enhancement.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2022Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021Topical 2% N-acetyl glucosamine reduced facial hyperpigmentation in an 8-week split-face clinical test, with an even greater effect observed when combined with 4% niacinamide.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007N-acetyl-glucosamine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers successfully delivered the hydrophilic agent through the skin and reduced melanin distribution in healthy volunteers.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016Topical cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid, N-acetyl glucosamine, and gamma-amino butyric acid improved skin hydration by 24.28% to 33.60%, elasticity by 11.98%, and skin lightening by 5.26% over 2 months in 20 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Caffeine, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Silanetriol, Arginine, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Propyl Gallate, Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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