The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% 30 ml

Over 40? Looking for a relatively gentle game-changer to feed your skin that isn't a million dollars? Go find The Ordinary's Buffet with Copper Peptides (the copper part is important, their plain Buffet is different). At $30, it is admittedly still spendy for a tighter skincare budget but it will give you mega-dollar serum results when used consistently. I was having huge skin issues the past couple of months between hormones, COVID, mask-wearing, and the ick of consistently horrid summer weather. None of my usually reliable skincare tricks and routines were working but this? This SAVED me. You'll still want to put a moisturizer on top but if you're someone who doesn't like a million steps to a skin routine, you can make this your only serum. If you are someone who ... MoreOver 40? Looking for a relatively gentle game-changer to feed your skin that isn't a million dollars? Go find The Ordinary's Buffet with Copper Peptides (the copper part is important, their plain Buffet is different). At $30, it is admittedly still spendy for a tighter skincare budget but it will give you mega-dollar serum results when used consistently. I was having huge skin issues the past couple of months between hormones, COVID, mask-wearing, and the ick of consistently horrid summer weather. None of my usually reliable skincare tricks and routines were working but this? This SAVED me. You'll still want to put a moisturizer on top but if you're someone who doesn't like a million steps to a skin routine, you can make this your only serum. If you are someone who loves a multi-step routine, make sure you Google/follow protocol if you're using retinols, AHA/BHAs, or other strong actives.

✨Tips Tricks✨ I recommend combining this product with a retinoid in the PM if your skin can handle it! I am fully able to use this product without irritation or negative side effects. Tretinoin and copper peptides are my holy grail combination for anti-aging and overall good skin. ✨Product Overview✨ In my honest opinion, this product is superior to the regular "Buffet" due to the addition of copper peptides. I've noticed much more robust skin results when using the version with copper peptides. It has made my skin more firm and elastic, as well as glowy. I'm a huge fan of copper peptides. I am hoping to be able to graduate to the NOID version of this product some day, but I will hold off as The Ordinary's version is much more budget friendly. ✨Full PM Routine✨ I use ... More✨Tips Tricks✨ I recommend combining this product with a retinoid in the PM if your skin can handle it! I am fully able to use this product without irritation or negative side effects. Tretinoin and copper peptides are my holy grail combination for anti-aging and overall good skin. ✨Product Overview✨ In my honest opinion, this product is superior to the regular "Buffet" due to the addition of copper peptides. I've noticed much more robust skin results when using the version with copper peptides. It has made my skin more firm and elastic, as well as glowy. I'm a huge fan of copper peptides. I am hoping to be able to graduate to the NOID version of this product some day, but I will hold off as The Ordinary's version is much more budget friendly. ✨Full PM Routine✨ I use this product during my PM routine. Here is my PM routine: I will first lightly cleanse if needed, then immediately use a moisturizing essence such as the Cosrx "Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner" and Marine Hylauronics from The Ordinary. After these steps, I will apply "Buffet" + Copper Peptides, wait about 10-15 minutes, buffer with a small amount of the Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence, then apply my retinoid, prescription tretinoin in 0.025%. After applying tretinoin, I will wait another 10-15 minutes, then apply my moisturizer. I will either use a mixture of the Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion with The Ordinary's 100% Niacinamide Powder, or a mixture of the Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream with The Ordinary's 100% Niacinamide Powder. After that step, I will apply either an emollient or occlusive to lock everything in - and this depends on how I feel. Sometimes I will skip this step. For things I will apply at this step, I've been using the Laniege Water Sleeping Mask on and off for years, and I still do love the product. I will either apply this product, or Sierra's Bees Madre Madness Balm (I purchase this from iHerb.com). This PM routine has kept my skin in extremely good shape and it has worked for me.

I am obsessed with The Ordinary’s affordable, high quality skin care line. No mysteries with this company- they tell you what is in the product, how much is in there, and don’t waste time with over-marketing. They charge a fair and reasonable price for chemical compositions that their competitors charge 3-10 times more for. I am HOOKED on this serum. I have combination skin prone to sunburn, breakouts and large pores, and the overall smoothness and clarity of my skin has improved significantly since using this serum on my face and neck daily. The photo included in this review is a makeup-free and non-filtered example of my skin using Buffet + copper peptides. I am 100% certain it has made a significant difference in my skin appearance and texture. Don’t sleep on ... MoreI am obsessed with The Ordinary’s affordable, high quality skin care line. No mysteries with this company- they tell you what is in the product, how much is in there, and don’t waste time with over-marketing. They charge a fair and reasonable price for chemical compositions that their competitors charge 3-10 times more for. I am HOOKED on this serum. I have combination skin prone to sunburn, breakouts and large pores, and the overall smoothness and clarity of my skin has improved significantly since using this serum on my face and neck daily. The photo included in this review is a makeup-free and non-filtered example of my skin using Buffet + copper peptides. I am 100% certain it has made a significant difference in my skin appearance and texture. Don’t sleep on this one if you want high quality and affordable skin care!

Buy It!

I upgraded to this after being a firm fan of the regular Buffet and at first I wasn't sure, but fast forward 3 weeks and I'm in love.I was seriously considering invasive anti ageing solutions and professional treatment for my hyper pigmentation before this.But my skin is brighter, smoother and wrinkles (even those deep forehead ones) look less defined, and my hyper pigmentation on my forehead looks much better.I didn't see results for about 10 days and then it all just started looking better. Alongside this I've been using hydraulic acid each day and AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution once a week.It's bright blue, which freaked me out a little at first, but that disappears, and you only need one squeeze-full to cover your whole face.I'm so please to have ... MoreI upgraded to this after being a firm fan of the regular Buffet and at first I wasn't sure, but fast forward 3 weeks and I'm in love.I was seriously considering invasive anti ageing solutions and professional treatment for my hyper pigmentation before this.But my skin is brighter, smoother and wrinkles (even those deep forehead ones) look less defined, and my hyper pigmentation on my forehead looks much better.I didn't see results for about 10 days and then it all just started looking better. Alongside this I've been using hydraulic acid each day and AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution once a week.It's bright blue, which freaked me out a little at first, but that disappears, and you only need one squeeze-full to cover your whole face.I'm so please to have found it. If you're considering botox, like i was, give this a shot first.Thanks The Ordinary, please never stop making this!

Caused me to breakout

I wanted to love this product, but it caused breakout issues. I had been using niacinamide and vitamin C and it was working great. I did not love the feeling of the Vitamin C product so I thought I would try the Buffet and Buffet + Copper Peptide. I quit the vitamin C product 2 weeks prior to using the Buffet to avoid irritation. A week after using these products I had noticeable breakouts. I used to struggle with acne for years before having it majorly improved. I thought maybe this is a purge stage so I kept going, but it kept getting worse. Days after stopping this routine my acne cleared up significantly. I had tried just the Buffet +copper peptides but I found that was the product that caused me to break out (the regular Buffet did not). I did not go back to my ... MoreI wanted to love this product, but it caused breakout issues. I had been using niacinamide and vitamin C and it was working great. I did not love the feeling of the Vitamin C product so I thought I would try the Buffet and Buffet + Copper Peptide. I quit the vitamin C product 2 weeks prior to using the Buffet to avoid irritation. A week after using these products I had noticeable breakouts. I used to struggle with acne for years before having it majorly improved. I thought maybe this is a purge stage so I kept going, but it kept getting worse. Days after stopping this routine my acne cleared up significantly. I had tried just the Buffet +copper peptides but I found that was the product that caused me to break out (the regular Buffet did not). I did not go back to my old routine as I ran out of these products, but my simply cleanse and moisturizer routine have helped. I will probably add back in the niacinamide and vitamin C. I used this for about 3 months to really try to give it a full chance but I am just sad it did not work.My skin is typically oily, but can become dry if I mess up my routine. I tend to have really nice dewy skin (I just wanted to aid in preventing signs of aging), but this product caused texture irregularities.

Fantastic but DO NOT use even after Vit C cleanse!

I bought 3 The Ordinary products from Sephora or Ulta (cannot recall which) and now I'm back to restock direct from TO.I got the HA + B Vit, "Buffet" + Copper, and Pycnogenol 5 and love all three. The "Buffet" + Copper is my favorite by far, but I recently was using a very "natural" cleanser that had some Vit C and didn't think much of it bc it's just a standard rinse on/off with a small amount of Vit C.Well for 3 months I kept getting severe outbreaks of Angular Chellitis (when the corners of your mouth crack, won't heal, and the surrounding area even puffs up and turns red) and NOTHING was helping.I thought it was something I was eating or drinking bc I have sensitivities, then I realized I'd tried the Vit C cleanser around when the problem started. I ... MoreI bought 3 The Ordinary products from Sephora or Ulta (cannot recall which) and now I'm back to restock direct from TO.I got the HA + B Vit, "Buffet" + Copper, and Pycnogenol 5 and love all three. The "Buffet" + Copper is my favorite by far, but I recently was using a very "natural" cleanser that had some Vit C and didn't think much of it bc it's just a standard rinse on/off with a small amount of Vit C.Well for 3 months I kept getting severe outbreaks of Angular Chellitis (when the corners of your mouth crack, won't heal, and the surrounding area even puffs up and turns red) and NOTHING was helping.I thought it was something I was eating or drinking bc I have sensitivities, then I realized I'd tried the Vit C cleanser around when the problem started. I thought I'd need a Doc to heal it after repeated outbreaks, then finally thought maybe I should switch to basic, mild cleaner with no vitamins.Surprise! The problem cleared up (WHEW!!) and I realized that when they say NO VIT C, they mean absolutely ZERO.That aside, this is the BEST for firming/plumping and works well with my normal moisturizer (Clinique 100hr Moisture Surge) which is like a gel, but has no real anti-aging, pro-firming properties.So adding these 3 Ordinary products to my regimen has essentially boosted my 100hr Moisture Surge x1,000 and makes it last months longer, too.I have sensitive, allergic skin so I was hesitant to add these to my trusted, gentle (but basic) day & night moisturizers (PM I use Clinique Moisture Mask), but they've all worked beautifully on my combo, formerly acne-prone sensitive skin.I'm SO impressed with the Matrixyl & Copper that is normally so expensive and you're stuck buying whatever cream base it comes with. This allows me to use the active ingredients, but follow up with moisturizers that already work with my skin.I highly recommend Buffet + Copper even if you're sensitive, combo, etc. Just DON'T forget your cleansers might have trace Vit C!This (and possibly the Pycnogenol) have really worked on a forehead wrinkle I've had since my 20's (I'm 42 now) as well as a deep wrinkle forming around the base of my neck. Both are fairly deep and they're quickly getting less noticeable. Even better, this combo makes my skin feel plump all day in an office (dry air) as well as at home with forced air/central air.I cannot recommend this enough! It's just fantastic! If only it came in a bigger bottle like the regular "Buffet"! Don't hesitate. This stuff is FANTASTIC.

Quick results!

I purchased this product on 2/19/2023. I don't typically write reviews, but I felt I needed to share about this one.I am 49 years old, normal to dry skin, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and dark circles are my main skin concerns.First impression... it's blue in the packaging. I found that interesting. It does't look blue once applied to the skin. The smell of the product isn't the best. The product does contain copper peptides so I was not surprised by the smell.The first night I did a small patch test. I did not have a reaction, but to be a little extra careful, the next night I applied it to a quarter of my face. No bad reaction at all. After that I began to apply it twice a day. After a few days I felt like I noticed a brightening to my ... MoreI purchased this product on 2/19/2023. I don't typically write reviews, but I felt I needed to share about this one.I am 49 years old, normal to dry skin, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and dark circles are my main skin concerns.First impression... it's blue in the packaging. I found that interesting. It does't look blue once applied to the skin. The smell of the product isn't the best. The product does contain copper peptides so I was not surprised by the smell.The first night I did a small patch test. I did not have a reaction, but to be a little extra careful, the next night I applied it to a quarter of my face. No bad reaction at all. After that I began to apply it twice a day. After a few days I felt like I noticed a brightening to my skin, but I just wasn't sure if it was the product... or me just "wanting to see results."Then... yesterday (3/2/2023) I had co-worker ask me, "have you done something new? You look younger." At first I didn't think about this product... and of course I had to ask my co-worker if I "looked old" before. LOL! My co-worker said, "of course not, you just have a brightness to your skin that I haven't noticed before." The only change I have made is THIS serum! I will DEFINITELY continue to use, especially after having noticeable results so fast!

Transformed My Skin!!

I've never posted a skin care review before, but I was so stunned by this that I'm doing it now in the hopes that they never, ever discontinue this product. My results with other serums, creams, and lotions have ranged from "I think I look a little better" to completely destroying my skin (prescription retinoid, which gave me huge visible pores and ruined my texture.) Prior to this I had seen some good result brightening with the Vitamin C product, but I wanted to see more because I was really unhappy with my texture and discoloration issues (age spots, sun damage, etc.) Well, after only a few weeks, my skin was completely transformed- I mean, GLOWING. I thought it was the combination, but I ended up discontinuing the Vitamin C and nope- it just kept getting better. ... MoreI've never posted a skin care review before, but I was so stunned by this that I'm doing it now in the hopes that they never, ever discontinue this product. My results with other serums, creams, and lotions have ranged from "I think I look a little better" to completely destroying my skin (prescription retinoid, which gave me huge visible pores and ruined my texture.) Prior to this I had seen some good result brightening with the Vitamin C product, but I wanted to see more because I was really unhappy with my texture and discoloration issues (age spots, sun damage, etc.) Well, after only a few weeks, my skin was completely transformed- I mean, GLOWING. I thought it was the combination, but I ended up discontinuing the Vitamin C and nope- it just kept getting better. It's this!!! I can't compare it to the normal Buffet, but I can say with certainty that this formula has taken my skin from rough, dehydrated, damaged-looking, and rapidly aging to smooth, glowing, and much younger looking. I don't even wear makeup most days anymore; the only other products I use are CeraVe night and eye creams, and LaRoche Posay w/SPF daytime lotion. I'm sold for life. I love The Ordinary, and it's so affordable. THANK YOU!!!!

Wanted to like it but not for me

I have dry, sensitive skin and my skin care regimen consists of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser followed by QV cream. I thought I'd try a serum seeing as I'm in my mid 30s now; did the quiz and was recommended Buffet + copper peptides along with a couple other bits and bobs. As I didn't want to throw on a whole bunch of unknowns at once, I started with adding only this serum day and night to my routine.Good: Does not irritate my skin, no redness, tightness or itchiness.Bad: Kept getting like.. whiteheads? Not pimples but definitely squeezable. They stopped coming up 2 weeks after I stopped the serum (used the serum for ~3 months). I couldn't notice any improvements either, although in all honesty I had pretty good skin already.So, maybe for someone with problem ... MoreI have dry, sensitive skin and my skin care regimen consists of The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser followed by QV cream. I thought I'd try a serum seeing as I'm in my mid 30s now; did the quiz and was recommended Buffet + copper peptides along with a couple other bits and bobs. As I didn't want to throw on a whole bunch of unknowns at once, I started with adding only this serum day and night to my routine.Good: Does not irritate my skin, no redness, tightness or itchiness.Bad: Kept getting like.. whiteheads? Not pimples but definitely squeezable. They stopped coming up 2 weeks after I stopped the serum (used the serum for ~3 months). I couldn't notice any improvements either, although in all honesty I had pretty good skin already.So, maybe for someone with problem skin this may have more of an effect but for for me, I'll just stick to a cleanse and moisturize.

Wonderful!

I'm in my mid thirties and beginning to see some early signs of aging. I have skin that can be classified as oily yet sometimes dehydrated, and a little sensitive. I'm very fickle with beauty products but I'm on my second bottle of this. I used it twice a day since June when I first purchased it, but this month I've decided to add retinol to my routine. Read the product description carefully on here and The Ordinary site because although this product is nearly liquid gold and is chock full of great ingredients, it does *not* play well with a lot of other popular powerhouse ingredients. Due to this, I've switched this primarily to an AM product. It leaves my face with a healthy glow and a slightly more plump appearance but I wouldn't say it's done much for my under ... MoreI'm in my mid thirties and beginning to see some early signs of aging. I have skin that can be classified as oily yet sometimes dehydrated, and a little sensitive. I'm very fickle with beauty products but I'm on my second bottle of this. I used it twice a day since June when I first purchased it, but this month I've decided to add retinol to my routine. Read the product description carefully on here and The Ordinary site because although this product is nearly liquid gold and is chock full of great ingredients, it does *not* play well with a lot of other popular powerhouse ingredients. Due to this, I've switched this primarily to an AM product. It leaves my face with a healthy glow and a slightly more plump appearance but I wouldn't say it's done much for my under eye smile wrinkles, sadly. I have no trouble applying my makeup on top of this plus my moisturizer. I am prone to product sensitivity breakouts but never once has this serum broken me out. Finally there's the fun factor because this serum comes out blue due to the copper peptides until you blend it into your skin. Now that TO has rebranded and repriced their regular Buffet, I really think this version that includes the copper peptides is a must buy if you're looking for an effective multitasker!