The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HAGeek & Gorgeous
Power PeptidesA serum built around Peptides and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and anti-aging.
A serum built around Panthenol and Peptides, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 9.81 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
EUR 15.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Reduces Irritation
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 →Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 →Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers
Learn more about Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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