The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Matrixyl 10% + HA
The Ordinary
matrixyl-10-ha
Serum
9784784191781
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WHAT IS IT?
Peptide serum with Matrixyl 10% concentration
FEATURES
Targets fine lines and wrinkles, Promotes firmer and plumper skin, Supports collagen production
BEST FOR
normal
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Water-based, Alcohol-free, Oil-free, Silicone-free
Who Is It For?
Adults Concerned With Signs Of AgingWhat Does It Help With?
Fine Lines Wrinkles Skin Firmness Skin PlumpingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What The Ordinary Says
Product Description:
A skin-firming serum that targets fine lines and wrinkles by promoting firmer, plumper skin. With two generations of MatrixylTM and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight serum improves the appearance of facial areas prone to fine lines by supporting your skin's overall collagen production.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua,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
Key Ingredients
Matrixyl, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Details
Butylene Glycol
Common Name(s): 1,3-butanediol,bg,1,3-butylene glycol
CAS Number: 107-88-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant hydration and active ingredient solubilization with excellent skin feel.
Why It's Used: Preferred glycol humectant in premium and k-beauty formulations for superior skin feel vs propylene glycol with equivalent functionality.
How It Works: Two hydroxyl groups at 1,3-positions provide water binding and solvent activity. better tolerated than propylene glycol with minimal sensitization risk. 4-carbon backbone provides slightly greater hydrophobic character enabling dissolution of less polar actives vs pg.
Typically Found In: Toners,essences,serums,k-beauty formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ glycol humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
K-beauty's preference for butylene glycol over propylene glycol is driven by two factors: bg's superior skin feel (less tacky than pg's higher viscosity) and its lower sensitization potential (1,3-bg has better spatial distribution of hydroxyl groups that reduces protein interaction vs pg's 1,2-position oh groups).
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Common Name(s): Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Common Name(s): Pal-gqpr,matrixyl 3000 component,palmitoyl gly-gln-pro-arg
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Reduces inflammatory cytokine il-6, calms skin inflammation, and stimulates ecm components for anti-aging.
Why It's Used: Used as the anti-inflammatory component of matrixyl 3000 for complementary anti-aging via inflammation-driven aging pathway inhibition.
How It Works: Pal-gqpr mimics immunomodulatory beta-msh peptide. binds mc receptors reducing il-6, a pro-aging inflammatory cytokine that inhibits collagen synthesis. works synergistically with pal-kttks in matrixyl 3000.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,anti-inflammatory formulations,redness relief with anti-aging benefits
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ anti-inflammatory signal peptide
Secondary Functions: Il-6 reduction,anti-inflammatory signaling
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 50โ1000 ppm
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthesized by spps with palmitoyl esterification. commercially supplied as matrixyl 3000 with pal-kttks (sederma).
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,retinol,vitamin c,niacinamide
Avoid Combining With: Avoid mixing with high-concentration ahas at same ph (may hydrolyze peptide bonds)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The pal-kttks + pal-gqpr combination in matrixyl 3000 addresses two complementary aging pathways simultaneously: collagen stimulation (pal-kttks) and inflammation-driven collagen suppression reduction (pal-gqpr), providing superior anti-aging efficacy vs either peptide alone.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sederma matrixyl 3000 technical data,gorouhi & maibach peptide review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12