The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum

Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.

Best for

Firmness & Elasticity

Why Selenssa recommends it

An accessible, well-rounded serum featuring multiple clinically studied peptide complexes that support collagen synthesis and skin density without heavy fillers.

Key actives

Matrixyl 3000 peptide complex, Matrixyl Synthe'6 peptide complex, SYN-AKE peptide complex, Multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid

Clean highlights

Fragrance-free · Alcohol-free · Cruelty-free · Vegan

Selenssa Score 95/100 · £15.90

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The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide + HA Serum

Firmness & Elasticity · Budget: £15.90

4.5 (3,850 reviews)· across Boots UK, LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, The Ordinary UK

Pending verification

Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified

Inferred formulation based on published ingredients; an excellent, well-priced hydrating peptide serum with minimal safety concerns.

Hazard categories

95Est.
Pending verification~95 · Safe / Clean (estimated)

Estimated score out of 100

Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports

Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →

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A highly effective, low-risk serum suitable for daily use to target hydration and loss of elasticity.

Be cautious if

Highly sensitive skin types reactive to synthetic preservatives like chlorphenesin.

Against your clean standard

Yes, meets clean standards with only minor low-hazard processing and preservative considerations.

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Does The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

  • Free from parabens

    Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

  • Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

    Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

  • Free from silicones

    Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

  • Free from fragrance / parfum

    Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

  • Free from essential oils

    Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

  • Contains drying alcohol

    Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

  • Free from formaldehyde releasers

    Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

  • Free from chemical uv filters of concern

    Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

  • No fragrance or parfum in the list
  • Contains a drying alcohol
  • No ingredients flagged for irritation risk

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum full ingredients list

13 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Aqua, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Amino Acid Blend (Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Arginine, etc.), Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

The actives doing the work: Multi-Peptide Complex (Supports collagen and elasticity to improve skin firmness.); Hyaluronic Acid Crosspolymer (Provides multi-depth moisture retention for plumper skin.); Amino Acid Blend (Reinforces natural skin barrier hydration.).

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