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8.8

The Ordinary

Buffet

Name: The Ordinary Buffet
Brand: The Ordinary

serumbudget

Overall score8.8

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#6Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Collagen-boosting peptide

#7Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-inflammatory peptide

Score breakdown

Overall

8.8

Hydration Efficacy8.7

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
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Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength8.4

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes The Ordinary Buffet stand out

The Ordinary Buffet is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.8/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (8.7) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (8.4).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Anyone wanting visible results — solid active ingredient lineup

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Draws in moisture — #12 in the INCI list
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Allantoin
Works on your skin — #13 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

48 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua (Water)#2Glycerin #4Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 #5Pentapeptide-18 #6Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 #7Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 #9Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate #11Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer #12Sodium Hyaluronate #13Allantoin #14Glycine #15Alanine #16Serine #17Valine #18Isoleucine #19Proline #20Threonine #21Histidine #22Phenylalanine #23Arginine #24Aspartic Acid #25Trehalose #26Fructose #27Glucose #28Maltose #29Urea #30Sodium Pca #31Pca #32Sodium Lactate #33Citric Acid #35Sodium Chloride #36Sodium Hydroxide #37Butylene Glycol #38Pentylene Glycol #39Acacia Senegal Gum #40Xanthan Gum #41Carbomer #42Polysorbate 20 #43Dimethyl Isosorbide #44Ppg-26-Buteth-26 #45Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #46Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate #47Ethoxydiglycol #48Sodium Benzoate #49Caprylyl Glycol #50Ethylhexylglycerin #51Phenoxyethanol #52Chlorphenesin

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient23
Draws in moisture8
Holds the formula together5
Keeps the product fresh5
Works on your skin3
Formula balancers3
Softens and smooths1

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