Peptides explained: Buffet or Argireline?
Peptides are the quiet ingredient in anti-ageing skincare. They do not tingle, peel or make headlines, which makes them easy to overlook — and a good fit for skin that does not get along with stronger actives.
What peptides are
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins like collagen. In skincare they are used to support firmness and to soften the look of fine lines. They are gentle enough for most skin types and can be used morning and night.
Buffet: the all-rounder
"Buffet" Multi Technology Peptide Serum earns its name — it combines several peptide technologies in one formula to address multiple signs of ageing at once: firmness, fine lines and overall texture.
- Choose it if: you want one serum that covers general ageing concerns.
- Use it: morning and/or night, after water-based serums and before moisturiser.
Argireline: the specialist
Argireline Solution 10% focuses on one thing: the look of expression lines — the ones that form where your face moves, like the forehead and around the eyes.
- Choose it if: expression lines are your main concern.
- Use it: morning and night, targeted on those areas.
Can you use both?
Yes. Apply Argireline first, as it is the thinner of the two, then Buffet. Many people use Argireline on specific areas and Buffet across the whole face.
What to pair them with
- Works well: Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 underneath for hydration, and niacinamide in the same routine.
- Keep apart: strong, low-pH vitamin C like Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% — use that in a different routine from your peptides.
Realistic expectations
Peptides work gently and gradually. They will not do what an injection does, and anyone promising that is overselling. What they offer is steady, low-irritation support that adds up over two to three months of consistent use — and that pairs well with a retinoid if you want something stronger alongside it.