Which peptide serum is worth your money?

Start with price, ingredient mix and how a formula fits your routine. This guide compares five verified serums and explains the trade-offs behind each choice.

Compare the five-serum selection

Use this table to narrow the options, then compare two in detail. All five sizes are 30 mL.

US offers for the sizes shown. Price per mL = listed price ÷ size. Prices can change.
Compare	The OrdinaryMulti-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum	The OrdinaryMulti-Peptide + HA Serum	The OrdinaryArgireline Solution 10%	The OrdinaryMatrixyl 10% + HA	Good MoleculesSuper Peptide Serum
US price	$32.00One-time purchase	$19.90One-time purchase	$9.70One-time purchase	$10.90One-time purchase	$12.00One-time purchase
Size & value	30 mL$1.07 / mL	30 mL$0.66 / mL	30 mL$0.32 / mL	30 mL$0.36 / mL	30 mL$0.40 / mL
Why consider it	Copper + multiple peptides	Multiple peptides + hydration	A focused peptide formula	Matrixyl peptides + hydration	Copper with disclosed amounts
Peptides on the label	Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine	Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine	Acetyl Hexapeptide-8	Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38	Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1
Texture	Water-based serum (manufacturer description)	Water-based serum (manufacturer description)	Lightweight, water-based serum (manufacturer description)	Lightweight, water-based serum (manufacturer description)	Water-first serum; sensory feel not independently tested
Fragrance information	No manufacturer fragrance-free statement verified	No manufacturer fragrance-free statement verified	No manufacturer fragrance-free statement verified	No manufacturer fragrance-free statement verified	Manufacturer states no added fragrance
Trade-offs	Highest 30 ml price in this five-serum comparison The brand advises separating it from direct acids, direct vitamin C, retinoids and strong antioxidants	Higher price than Matrixyl, Argireline or Good Molecules here Brand advises separating from direct acids, direct vitamin C, resveratrol/ferulic acid and salicylic acid	No hyaluronic acid in the published ingredient list The brand advises separating it from direct acids, direct vitamin C, resveratrol and ferulic acid, and salicylic acid	No copper tripeptide or acetyl hexapeptide-8 in the published formula The brand advises separating it from direct acids, direct vitamin C, resveratrol and ferulic acid, and salicylic acid	The label lists copper tripeptide-1 at 5 ppm; the presence of copper alone does not show equivalent performance to other copper serums No finished-product human trial details were found on the checked page
Evidence for the product	The manufacturer claims improvements in visible lines, elasticity and firmness. No finished-product human trial details were found on the checked page; ingredient research does not establish results for this bottle.	The brand reports an independent 30-person, 8-week finished-product study finding improved crow’s feet, smoothness, elasticity and firmness. A full protocol, comparator and paper were not supplied on this page.	The manufacturer markets it for the appearance of expression lines. No finished-product human trial details were found on the checked page. Research on acetyl hexapeptide-8 does not prove this serum produces the same results.	The manufacturer claims benefits for visible lines and firmness. No finished-product human trial details were found on the checked page; evidence for Matrixyl ingredients cannot establish how well this formula works.	The manufacturer claims smoother-looking lines and firmer-looking skin. Its current page discloses acetyl hexapeptide-8 and acetyl octapeptide-3 at 25 ppm each, and copper tripeptide-1 at 5 ppm. Concentration disclosure is not clinical proof; no finished-product human trial details were found on the checked page.
Check the formula	Full ingredient list Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium Pca, Pca, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin	Full ingredient list Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Trehalose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Urea, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin	Full ingredient list Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Gellan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Isoceteth-20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin	Full ingredient list Aqua (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	Full ingredient list Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol
Source & price date	View on The OrdinaryChecked Nov 10, 2026	View on The OrdinaryChecked Nov 10, 2026	View on The OrdinaryChecked Nov 10, 2026	View on The OrdinaryChecked Nov 10, 2026	View on Good MoleculesChecked Nov 10, 2026

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How this selection was made

The selection includes five US face serums with a current manufacturer ingredient list, a verifiable 30 mL offer and at least one named cosmetic peptide. It includes single-peptide and multi-peptide formulas at several prices. This is a small comparison of two brands, not a market-wide ranking or a hands-on test.

If price is your first filter

Compare the cost per mL, then check which peptides and other ingredients you actually want. Argireline is the lowest-priced 30 mL bottle in this set. Matrixyl adds glycerin and sodium hyaluronate at a slightly higher price. Good Molecules is the lower-priced copper-containing option here. These price differences cannot establish which serum will work better.

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If evidence is your first filter

Ask whether the study tested the formula you can buy, which outcomes it measured, and whether there was a control group. The Ordinary reports an 8-week study for Multi-Peptide + HA, but its product page does not supply a full paper or comparator details. More peptides, a higher price or a disclosed concentration alone do not prove better results.

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