Peptides (nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 4.80% - 7.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Humectants (glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

An age-support serum containing a 15% solution of growth factors to help minimize and repair visible skin damage to regenerate the look of aging skin.

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This product contains nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1

glycerin 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization

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nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 4.8% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization

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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate 1.2% - 1.9%

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Used to improve stability of the formulation

citric acid 0.85% - 1.3%

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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 7.2% - 10.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Water, Butylene glycol, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76, Nicotiana benthamiana octapeptide-30 sh-oligopeptide-2, Sclerotium gum, Glycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Key ingredients	nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 glycerin +1 more	Common: nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 glycerin Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate copper tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 glycerin Other: glucosamine hcl lactobacillus ferment +4 more	Common: nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 glycerin +1 more Other: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +5 more	Common: glycerin nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: glycerin Other: dipeptide-4 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +8 more	Common: glycerin Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	Common: glycerin Other: salicylic acid allantoin +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: biosaccharide gum-1 sodium hyaluronate	Common: glycerin Other: ferulic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +3 more
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Potential Irritants	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +2 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	polygonum aviculare extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? potassium benzoate Has skin benefit? +5 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +4 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +24 more

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The Ordinary GF 15% Solution

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