How to Layer The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Collection
By The Ordinary | Clinical Formulations with Integrity | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the correct order to layer The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Collection with other skincare steps, plus common mistakes to avoid for better results.
Quick Answer
Layer your Multi-Peptide Serum and Multi-Peptide Eye Serum after water-based toners and before heavier creams or oils. Use them morning and night, and always follow with SPF during the day.
Why Peptide Order Matters
Peptides are water-soluble ingredients that need to reach the skin without interference from heavy oils or silicones. If you apply a thick moisturizer first, it can create a barrier that prevents the peptides from penetrating effectively.
The Multi-Peptide Collection is designed to work with your existing routine. The key is to place it early enough so it can absorb, but not so early that it gets washed away by subsequent layers.
Morning vs. Night: Do You Need Both?
You can use the Multi-Peptide Collection twice a day, but if you prefer a simpler routine, nightly application is the most common choice. Peptides support the skin's natural repair processes, which are most active while you sleep.
If you apply in the morning, always finish with a sunscreen. Peptides themselves don't make your skin more sensitive to the sun, but a consistent SPF habit protects the collagen you're trying to support.
Step-by-Step Peptide Layering Routine
- Step 1: Cleanse and Tone: Start with a clean face. Apply any water-based toner or essence and let it absorb fully. This preps the skin so peptides can penetrate evenly. Don't rush this step—damp skin helps peptide absorption.
- Step 2: Apply Multi-Peptide + HA Serum: Dispense a few drops onto your fingertips and press gently onto your face and neck. Avoid rubbing, which can waste product and irritate skin. Use only 2-3 drops; more isn't better and can cause pilling.
- Step 3: Apply Multi-Peptide Eye Serum: Use a small amount (about half a pump) around the eye contour. Tap gently with your ring finger—never pull or stretch the skin. Keep the eye serum within the bone area; it's not meant for the eyelids.
- Step 4: Wait for Absorption: Give the serums 1-2 minutes to sink in before moving to the next step. The skin should feel slightly tacky but not wet. If you see pilling, you're layering too quickly—slow down.
- Step 5: Apply Moisturizer and SPF: Seal everything with a moisturizer to lock in hydration. In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher. Skip SPF at night—your skin needs the break.
Product Facts
- The Multi-Peptide Collection: This collection combines Multi-Peptide + HA Serum and Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for complete facial and eye care. You get both targeted formulas in one set, so you can address the whole face and the delicate eye area without buying separate products.
The Multi-Peptide Collection
