The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for oily acne-prone skin
Peptides
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Caffeine
Acetyl GlucosamineAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other eye cares fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 moderate plumping and firming for your eye area due to peptides like Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, which support improving volume and elasticity, but these benefits are not directly relevant to your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Niacinamide and acetyl glucosamine provide good seboregulation and humectant actions for your oily skin, contributing to overall skin health.
- The product is safe for your oily 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 Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum work for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye serum works moderately well for your skin, as it is safe and provides gentle hydration without making you break out, though other products fit oily skin better. An eye care product for oily acne-prone skin needs safe ingredients that hydrate and balance oil without being too heavy.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide and acetyl glucosamine make this serum a reasonable fit for oily skin by helping control oil while keeping skin healthy. However, this skin type needs a product that also features ingredients focused on clearing blemishes and controlling excess oil without feeling heavy.
What do Peptides do for oily acne-prone skin?
Peptides help calm oily, acne-prone skin by targeting acne-causing bacteria and reducing redness and swelling. Advanced delivery methods like nanomicelles may also improve how deeply these helpful ingredients sink into the skin.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye serum goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, though it may also be used in the morning. It is safe for oily skin, but an eye serum of this type needs blemish-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to directly address acne and breakouts.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye serum with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but an eye serum of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents to better fit acne-prone skin.
How often should I use it?
You can use The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum daily as part of your routine. An eye serum of this type needs soothing ingredients and blemish-clearing actives to better care for oily acne-prone skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This eye serum is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it lacks harsh or pore-blocking ingredients. A product for oily and acne-prone skin needs ingredients like niacinamide and lightweight hydration to help keep your skin clear while keeping blemishes under control.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Topical 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
Why other eye cares fit oily acne-prone skin better
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate provides effective antimicrobial action, prevents sebum oxidation, and demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to a standard acne treatment in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical combination of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and 0.2% retinol reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 29.28% at 4 weeks and 63.10% at 8 weeks, outperforming either agent alone.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009
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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