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The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% for combination skin

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The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%

Average

  • SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 benefits for your combination skin, as Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 work to improve elasticity and reduce fine lines. Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer provide essential hydration, supporting overall skin health.
  • The formula is well-suited for addressing oily shine by balancing hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
  • This product has a favorable safety profile with no risks of irritation for your combination skin, thanks to soothing ingredients like Allantoin and the absence of harsh components.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 3.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this serum for its "well-aging" benefits, reporting significant improvements in skin firmness, elasticity, and radiance. Many users also appreciate its ability to refine skin texture and pores, leading to a smoother complexion. While the unique blue color and metallic scent are polarizing, the majority find the plumping and smoothing effects justify the higher price point. Some users note that the serum can be difficult to incorporate into routines with other active ingredients and a small number experienced breakouts or texture issues.

Highlights

  • Firming and plumping Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier”
    • “face looks snatched”
    • “noticeably plumper cheeks”
    • “restored elasticity”
  • Radiance and glow Often Mentioned
    • “instant healthy glow”
    • “skin looks brighter”
    • “removed dullness”
    • “radiant complexion”
  • Smoother texture Often Mentioned
    • “glass skin texture”
    • “softened forehead lines”
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “makeup glides on”
  • Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “smells like vinegar”
    • “strong metallic scent”
    • “smells like rust”
    • “unpleasant copper odor”
  • Healing properties Sometimes Noted
    • “healed picking scars”
    • “calmed redness quickly”
    • “faded post-acne marks”
    • “soothed irritation”
  • Lightweight absorption Sometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “layers well”
    • “not greasy”
    • “lightweight gel texture”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “priciest TO item”
    • “expensive for the size”
    • “bottle runs out fast”
    • “pricey but worth it”
  • Usage conflicts Sometimes Noted
    • “hard to layer”
    • “conflicts with everything”
    • “can't use with Vitamin C”
    • “complicated routine”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused cystic acne”
    • “broke me out”
    • “gave me whiteheads”
    • “clogged my pores”
  • Texture issues Rarely Noted
    • “leaves sticky residue”
    • “too runny”
    • “blue color is weird”
    • “feels tacky”

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Questions and answers

How well does The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% work for combination skin?

This product works moderately well for combination skin, offering firming benefits and balanced hydration that helps manage oily shine. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness, enhance radiance, and provide optimal hydration without causing excess oiliness or dryness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Dermatology, 2019

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

Copper Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 make this serum a fit by improving elasticity and reducing fine lines, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration without making oily areas worse. To fit combination skin even better, a treatment of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis to boost radiance and keep oiliness under control.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Dermatology, 2019

What do Copper Peptides do for combination skin?

Copper peptides help keep combination skin looking firm and smooth by supporting skin regeneration and improving elasticity. They may also help calm the skin and reduce fine lines while keeping your routine gentle.

BioMed Research International, 2015International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018

What does Argireline do for combination skin?

Argireline helps smooth out lines and keeps combination skin feeling soft when applied twice daily. This ingredient may reduce wrinkle depth and improve overall skin texture, though its absorption through the skin is quite low.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some can also be used in the morning or twice a day. For your combination skin, a product of this type needs peptides for firmness and hyaluronic acid for balanced hydration without extra oiliness.

Can I use this serum with vitamin C, and in what order?

This treatment works for your combination skin, though other products fit it better. To get the best results on combination skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to balance oily shine while smoothing fine lines.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Dermatology, 2019

How often should I use it?

This treatment works best when used in the evening, fitting simply into your routine while providing extra safety around sun exposure. Combination skin needs products with hydrating and elasticity-boosting ingredients like glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and copper peptides to keep the skin plump and firm without making it oily.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Dermatology, 2019

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin, thanks to a gentle formula that balances hydration without adding extra oil. A product of this type works best for this skin when it includes lightweight hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to keep skin smooth and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Annals of Dermatology, 2019

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying 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, 2017

  • Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.

    Annals of Dermatology, 2019

  • Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013

  • Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.

    Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006

  • A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.

    Cureus, 2024

  • The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2026

  • Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

  • Daily topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 showed a trend toward a longer time until return to baseline Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale scores compared to placebo (3.7 months vs. 3.0 months) in 24 patients with blepharospasm receiving botulinum toxin therapy.

    European Journal of Neurology, 2013

  • Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

  • 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, 2011

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Treatment 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, 2019

Why other serums fit combination skin better

  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

  • A 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, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Lactococcus Lysate Ferment, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium Pca, Pca, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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