Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity vs Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum — Ingredient Comparison

The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity

Serum · 50 ingredients · Canada

The Ordinary's ''Buffet'' is now the Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum For Aging Skin. Peptides this powerful deserve to be on the label. This universal formula combines a comprehensive array of technologies to improve skin smoothness and target multiple signs of aging at once.

VeganCruelty-free

Murad

Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Serum · 42 ingredients · USA

Murad's Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum visibly brightens skin and fades dark spots in 7 days, while smoothing skin texture for even-looking skin.

Cruelty-free

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Vegan

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Cruelty-free

Price

$15.92

$68.08 less

$84

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Urea

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Sodium Pca

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

AHA

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Tranexamic Acid

Targets stubborn melasma at its inflammatory root — gentle and well-tolerated.

Urea

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Soothing

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Soothing

Healing