The Ordinary “Buffet” (Part II)

The Ordinary “Buffet” (Part II)

Following my  last review of a disappointing product from The Ordinary, I cannot wait to share with you a product I have really enjoyed from the line. Not sure if you can see from the photo below, but my bottle of Buffet is almost gone. Unlike other products from The Ordinary which are mostly sourced from simple ingredients/technology, Buffet is a “multi-technology peptide serum” which serves your skin a cocktail of peptides, amino acids and hyaluronic acids.

What The Ordinary says/product description:

• A multi-technology peptide serum to target multiple signs of ageing at once.
• The technologies are Matrixyl 3,000 peptide complex, Matrixyl Synthe'6 peptide complex, Syn-Ake peptide complex, Relistase peptide complex, Argirelox peptide complex, Probiotic complex, in a base of 11 skin-friendly amino acids and multiple hyaluronic acid complexes.
• The total concentration of these technologies in the formula by weight is 25.1% (bang for your buck!)
• Directions: apply to the entire face in the AM and PM after cleaning.
• RRP $24.90/30ml (available from Priceline, Myer, The Ordinary store and online)

My experience:

First off, the texture feels lovely – slightly thicker than the Advanced Retinoid 2% and Lactic Acid 5% serums, but lighter than a gel serum. My skin just drinks this up very quickly. I feel that it provides excellent hydration in this winter weather, probably because of the hyaluronic acid in it. My skin feels soothed and looks quite radiant and supple after using this serum.

In terms of the anti-aging properties, I actually do think it works. My fine lines around my eyes appear smoother after I apply this serum but again they have not disappeared. My face as a whole feels a bit more “lifted” in general. Considering the price, I think Buffet is a great entry-to-mid level anti-aging serum that delivers results in an enjoyable formula.

Sadly, I can only use it at night because I find my sunscreen and foundation pilling if I use this serum in the morning. I have tried it with different moisturisers, sunscreens and foundations, and they all pilled to different degrees. From reading reviews online and talking to friends who also use it, it seems like I am the only one who experience pilling from Buffet. So don’t let this stop you from trying this great serum. I apply this serum every evening, after my toner and an acid serum (such as retinoid or lactic acid), follow by a moisturiser.

Repurchase? Yes! I will stock up tomorrow with the Priceline 40% off skincare sale, hopefully The Ordinary is not excluded from the sale.