Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 5 moreWorks well
“Matrixyl 10% + HA offers an advanced formulation that targets the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and promotes firmer, plumper skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 1 moreMay help
“Matrixyl 10% + HA offers an advanced formulation that targets the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and promotes firmer, plumper skin.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPpg-26-buteth-26~0.9–1.35%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Ethoxydiglycol~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The OrdinaryMatrixyl 10% + HAYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8Liquid Peptides | Skin Nutrition BotanicalsMulti-Peptide Anti-Aging Serum | Geek GorgeousPower Peptides Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 64% |
| Price | ≈ $10.10 | $68.00≈ +$57.90 | $7.49≈ −$2.61 | $16.33≈ +$6.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Ordinary - Matrixyl 10% + HA" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 2.10% - 3.10%, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 1.60% - 2.40% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 2.80% - 4.10%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.70% and sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 9.80£ up to 12.40£ in the United Kingdom, from 9.80$ up to 32.98$ in the United States, from 12.60CA$ up to 28.99CA$ in Canada, at around 19.95A$ in Australia and for 96.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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