The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for mature skin
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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few eye cares fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Offers excellent plumping and firming for your normal skin, as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 work synergistically to boost collagen production and improve elasticity, directly addressing your wrinkles and fine lines.
- Glycerin and Niacinamide further support your skin by providing essential hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, enhancing the overall efficacy for your skin type.
- The formula is safe for your normal 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
What makes The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum a great fit for mature skin?
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum is a great fit because Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 work together to boost collagen and improve elasticity, helping smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Glycerin and Niacinamide further support your skin by providing essential hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, while the formula remains safe without harsh ingredients.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?
This serum is a great fit for mature skin because peptides like Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 boost collagen to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Glycerin and niacinamide further help by bringing in essential hydration and strengthening the skin barrier.
What do Peptides do for mature skin?
Peptides help mature skin by signaling skin cells to boost collagen production, which improves firmness and smooths out fine lines. They are generally safe to use daily, though their ability to deliver results depends heavily on how well the formula can sink into the skin.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Biomolecules, 2025
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for mature skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps mature skin by deeply boosting moisture, improving elasticity, and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use keeps the skin looking plump and soft while supporting overall firmness and hydration.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Skin Research and Technology, 2024
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as treatments with actives fit best at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin a boost of hydration, followed by your retinol. The formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation when combined this way.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this eye serum twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to help smooth fine lines and keep the eye area hydrated. Consistent daily use of peptide and hydration serums may improve skin firmness and overall elasticity over time.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin. Its formula is safe, lightweight, and free from heavy ingredients that typically trigger blemishes, helping keep your skin clear while smoothing fine lines.
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, 2017Topical 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 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 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, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006A 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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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