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Argireline Solution 10%.

The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%

About this product

A lightweight serum containing 10% argireline, a peptide designed to reduce the appearance of dynamic expression lines by signaling muscles to relax.

Best for

Mature skin

The Guru Index verdict

71%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus overwhelmingly praise this serum for delivering visible results quickly and affordably, with many reporting softened fine lines within minutes of application. The consensus is that it works best on movement-related wrinkles like crow's feet and forehead lines when applied consistently. A small minority remain unconvinced despite multiple bottles, and some note the watery texture is tricky to work with. One concern: the 'Botox in a bottle' marketing claim is misleading since topical application cannot replicate injected Botox's mechanism, though the peptide itself is well-studied.
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Key actives & flags

PeptidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Gellan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Isoceteth-20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Approved
"Another recommendation is the Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%. This is the one that works kind of like Botox works on the expression lines."
Approved
"This is argireline solution by The Ordinary. Very cheap, very inexpensive. It's less than 10 bucks. But this is like Botox in a bottle. So, if you're somebody that doesn't want to do Botox or you're wanting to soften like some of the bands in your neck, this is something that's really good. It's a signaling peptide that signals for your muscles to relax a little bit."
~Mixed
"I'm using the peptide by The Ordinary. It is the Argireline and that's because it's designed to soften dynamic expression lines by limiting muscle contraction. I mentioned in the morning video that it has this very watery texture which I really find hard to work with. I'm only spot applying this to areas of movement like the forehead, the eleven's, the crow's feet, and around my mouth. I'm not sure I will continue once this bottle's up, but we'll see how it goes."
All 3 takes from Skin Obsessed Mary
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"I gave this such a fair shot. Multiple bottles, consistent use, I committed to the cause, but I'm still unconvinced. I know people absolutely swear by this product. Theoretically, it makes sense. The peptides are meant to soften expression lines. But for me, I just never saw enough of a difference. And at this point in my skin care life, if I go through multiple bottles of something, I want to at least feel that it's working. I don't want to wonder about it. So this one just quietly exited the building."
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"I'm using the peptide by The Ordinary. It is the Argireline and that's because it's designed to soften dynamic expression lines by limiting muscle contraction. I mentioned in the morning video that it has this very watery texture which I really find hard to work with. I'm only spot applying this to areas of movement like the forehead, the eleven's, the crow's feet, and around my mouth. I'm not sure I will continue once this bottle's up, but we'll see how it goes."
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"The Ordinary Argireline is a peptide that's designed to help sort of relax the muscles. They say it's a Botox effect, it is not, but it's the same idea. This is great, I'm making my way through it, it's quite interesting."
Approved
"The Ordinary Argireline Solution, affectionately known as Botox in a bottle on the online skincare community. It just really works. Studies show this actually reduces the depth of fine lines and wrinkles by 17% on application. You don't have to wait around. This isn't an investment for those long-term payoffs. This is just a quick win. I love it. It's a single peptide serum, but you can use it alongside other peptide serums that you might have. And I use it in a targeted way. I just put a little on the crow's feet and on the laughter lines every morning, and I definitely see a difference. I don't use a lot because I use it in a targeted way. So, two will last me that full 12 months. If you use more of this, you use it on more areas, maybe use it twice a day, which is absolutely fine. You might want to buy a few more. But for me, two is all I need. That'll see me through these 12 months. Every year I mention it, still going strong and I absolutely love it."
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"I personally love this super affordable serum. It really just hones in on Argireline as the standout star performing ingredient, but doesn't offer a whole lot more. Whether you opt to continue with The Ordinary Argireline Solution for its simplicity and affordability or go for a more advanced peptide option, it really doesn't matter. Do what works for you."
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"Argireline is amazing. I've been using it for years and I would never be without it because it actually gives you instant results. A lot of peptides you have to invest now for those long-term payoffs, which I think is great, but who doesn't want a quick win, a quick boost to their skin confidence the second you apply the product. That's really what Argireline offers. The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is a basic but really effective formulation that I've used on and off for years. Apply it to the areas where you want to target, so for me this is the crow's feet and the laughter lines. Put a little on these areas and then let it sink in for 30 seconds, let it get into the skin and start to do its work."
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"If you're going to just buy one thing from The Ordinary, let it be The Ordinary Argireline Solution. I've gone on about this endlessly for the past four years. The Ordinary Argireline Solution is amazing. It's known as Botox in a bottle online, but it truly is a transformative instant anti-aging wonder. You just dabble a little of it where you have dynamic fine lines and wrinkles caused by movement, you know, the laugh lines, the elevens, the crows feet, the jawline. Apply it and within just a couple of minutes you'll notice that those wrinkles are really diminished in their depth and the skin looks smoother. It has some long-term benefits too. It is just a wonder, wonder, confidence boost in a bottle is what I call it. It's still the best of the best even four years on from me first discovering it."
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"The Ordinary Argireline Solution is affectionately known online as Botox in a bottle for its ability to immediately minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Argireline is hands down my all-time favorite ingredient in skincare and I would never be without it in my routine."
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"I think it's fair to say that argireline is hands down my all-time favorite ingredient in skincare and I would never be without it in my routine. However, I no longer reach for this particular serum because I've discovered some other products that contain argireline alongside some other amazing ingredients often giving you enhanced benefits at the same affordable price point."
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"The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is often termed Botox in a bottle. Used together with The Ordinary Matrixyl, these are a potent peptide anti-aging duo that have given me some great results over the years."
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"Argireline is a single peptide and this peptide has actually been studied and proven if used consistently to reduce the depth of any wrinkles that you see by up to 17%. Now 17% is actually a really great result especially when you consider all those lotions and potions we've been using over the years that really haven't done a whole lot. If you can get some guaranteed results from reaching for an affordable drugstore product like that, why not? It just seems like a no-brainer to incorporate into your skincare routine. The Argireline will target those dynamic fine lines and wrinkles, the ones caused by movement. This is why it works great on the crow's feet around the eyes. I use it twice a day which I think is essential to get the best results, morning and evening. I'll use it early on into my serum so I'll cleanse the skin and then these will be the first serums that I actually apply. I take a couple of drops of the Argireline and apply them to the areas where I have dynamic fine lines and wrinkles, the crow's feet, the laugh lines."
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"Apply your Argireline solution straight after cleansing, and then go on with the rest of your skincare routine. That way, this little Botox in a bottle gem is really close to the skin, absorbing and getting to work in that 10-minute gap. So when you finish your skincare routine, you'll already be seeing the difference. Over the last 5 years, I've experimented with a lot of different Argireline solutions. The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is still a wonderful, wonderful product. If you want to keep it super inexpensive and get your Argireline fix on a budget, you can pick this up for around £10, something like £11. It doesn't break the bank and it definitely delivers that Argireline hit and those immediate anti-aging results."
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"When you think of all the money you spent on those hero anti-aging creams that have really delivered nothing, at least with this, which is super affordable, you're getting a guaranteed result. I think it's worth every single penny. It now costs around £8 here in the UK. Set your expectations clearly and slot this into your skincare routine to get some instant hydration, some long-term anti-aging, and some proven results too. I honestly think this is a product that I'm happy to allow to call themselves Botox in a bottle, knowing you are getting some proven results. I use this every single day, and for me The Ordinary Argireline line is the best because of that price point. The price point and the accessibility just means that I go back to The Ordinary time and time again, and my skin loves it."
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"The Ordinary Argireline Solution, affectionately known as Botox in a bottle on the online skincare community. It just really works. Studies show this actually reduces the depth of fine lines and wrinkles by 17% on application. You don't have to wait around. This isn't an investment for those long-term payoffs. This is just a quick win. I love it. It's a single peptide serum, but you can use it alongside other peptide serums that you might have. And I use it in a targeted way. I just put a little on the crow's feet and on the laughter lines every morning, and I definitely see a difference. I don't use a lot because I use it in a targeted way. So, two will last me that full 12 months. If you use more of this, you use it on more areas, maybe use it twice a day, which is absolutely fine. You might want to buy a few more. But for me, two is all I need. That'll see me through these 12 months. Every year I mention it, still going strong and I absolutely love it."
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"The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is toted as Botox in a bottle, which is a pretty much misleading product claim. A dermatologist quoted in a Vogue article said that do you really think something that you apply topically is going to be able to give you the same type of results as something like Botox, which is injected deeper into the skin's layers and works by blocking nerve signals to muscles."
Approved
"The Ordinary Argireline Solution is a very affordable one. This specific type of peptide, Botox in a bottle, will target muscle contraction and help prevent that from firing quite so hard, and that is supposed to lessen the amount of wrinkles on your face. Peptides can be really helpful if you are someone who does not use injectable Botox because this is another way, obviously not as effective, but you're not injecting something so you can still get some of those benefits without injection."
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"The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is a very affordable budget option. It contains argireline, which is the peptide known as Botox in a bottle. You apply this to the skin as part of your skincare routine and it's going to absorb into your skin and soften your muscular contraction and lessen how severely your wrinkles can be formed. You can use it morning or night in your routine. I love to use peptides, and I love to use this one in the morning so I have my topical skincare product that is attacking the muscular movement."
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"The Ordinary Argireline Solution is a very affordable one. This specific type of peptide, Botox in a bottle, will target muscle contraction and help prevent that from firing quite so hard, and that is supposed to lessen the amount of wrinkles on your face. Peptides can be really helpful if you are someone who does not use injectable Botox because this is another way, obviously not as effective, but you're not injecting something so you can still get some of those benefits without injection."
Approved
"I'm using it on my leavens and around my crow's feet. The instructions on this are to use it twice a day. I've only been using it once a day so I think I'm going to bump it up to twice a day. I'm going to use it morning and evening with my serums. I am going to continue with this and we'll see if it does help my Botox last a little bit longer and maybe soften some of my wrinkles like my crow's feet and my leavens."
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"Argireline is supposed to be like Botox in a bottle. People ask me about argireline all the time and if it works, and my general feeling about it is that no, it's not going to be Botox in a bottle. But I've heard from a lot of you guys who say that you use it and you think it does help, and especially people who use Botox say that it helps it to last longer. So I've been trying this lately. I haven't been using it all over my face, I just kind of use it as a spot treatment around my crow's feet, under my eyes, and on my forehead. Can't say I'm seeing any huge difference because of course I do have some Botox in my face right now."
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"I'm using it on my leavens and around my crow's feet. The instructions on this are to use it twice a day. I've only been using it once a day so I think I'm going to bump it up to twice a day. I'm going to use it morning and evening with my serums. I am going to continue with this and we'll see if it does help my Botox last a little bit longer and maybe soften some of my wrinkles like my crow's feet and my leavens."
Approved
"I have been loving using The Ordinary Argireline Solution for over two years. I love it. I have gone through bottles and bottles of it. Any time you have seen me using it, you have only seen me using the Argireline unless I was testing something else. It is the Ordinary Argireline Solution, Hexapeptide-8 in 10 percent concentration."
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"The Ordinary's Argireline Solution, for its price, for its quality, is one of the best that you can get in the market. It's in my top five recommendations from The Ordinary that are unique to The Ordinary."
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"I have been loving using The Ordinary Argireline Solution for over two years. I love it. I have gone through bottles and bottles of it. Any time you have seen me using it, you have only seen me using the Argireline unless I was testing something else. It is the Ordinary Argireline Solution, Hexapeptide-8 in 10 percent concentration."
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"The Ordinary is my favorite. It's a water-like serum, super liquidy, oil-free, and anyone can use it, including people who have really sensitive oily skin because it's literally like water. The main ingredient is peptides at a good concentration, and yes, it gives you a temporary tight, snatch look, which is the good thing about it. The product is affordable and it's great. It's now obviously available in Nykaa, which is a good thing. It has 12 ingredients and a bare basic formula."
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"You get a good concentration and yes, this gives you a temporary tight, snatched look, which is the good thing about it. The product is at an affordable price and it's great. It's been hard to find in India for quite some time, but now it's obviously available on Nykaa, which is a good thing. The consistency is like a regular serum, so it's not too watery. You obviously get a thick texture in this, so it's a bit thick, like a regular serum. If I compare this to other argireline products, The Ordinary Argireline Solution from The Ordinary is 100% far superior. If you compare the formula of this particular product to the ingredients, the literal formula is almost similar to The Ordinary, there's very little difference even in the way the ingredients go. The only difference is this has more thickness. The only reason I could figure out why this is better is the quality of the hexapeptide. Hexapeptide or Argireline is not a natural herb, it's not a natural ingredient, it's made in a factory. Different factories make different quality things. So I'm just assuming this is a superior quality, which is why it gives you a better impact."
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"Argireline or hexapeptide gives you an instant smoothing and firming effect and has long term results if you use it regularly. This product absorbs completely into your face as you massage it. The Argireline from The Ordinary is very thin, it's like water. This is a little thick, but it completely absorbs well into your face. Just let that happen and make sure you massage or wait until your skin is completely dry before you move on to the next step."
Approved
"If you're looking for a 10% option that is strictly just Argireline, I would say look into this and it's also really affordable. You're getting 30 ml of product and there is a 12-month shelf life with this. A lot of people swear by this and truly this does work. There was a time where I was really consistent with this and it really did help to soften some of the lines around my eyes, so crow's feet. You can use this underneath the eyes if your skin allows you to. The skin underneath and around the eyes is so thin and delicate so we should always be cautious, but when I was testing this I was mainly using this as an under-eye serum and it worked really well. There was a thing going around that Argireline can cause sagging of the skin. I have personally never experienced this. There was a time where I was really consistent with this serum so I personally never saw that. I can tell you right now I never experienced such a thing."
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"I have been using this quite a bit on and off for several years and I do think this is lovely. It's very thin and lightweight, it absorbs into your skin so nicely, but I do feel like you need to be very, very consistent with this before you see results. This is great even as a spot treatment, so if you just want to use this as that eye serum or to treat your forehead lines, your levens, nasolabial folds, or just put it all over your face and your neck and chest, you can also do that. And again, I do like it, but the copper peptide serum or the multi-peptide plus hyaluronic acid serum contain multiple peptides and work quicker because there's more than one type of peptide in that formula."
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"If you're looking for a 10% option that is strictly just Argireline, I would say look into this and it's also really affordable. You're getting 30 ml of product and there is a 12-month shelf life with this. A lot of people swear by this and truly this does work. There was a time where I was really consistent with this and it really did help to soften some of the lines around my eyes, so crow's feet. You can use this underneath the eyes if your skin allows you to. The skin underneath and around the eyes is so thin and delicate so we should always be cautious, but when I was testing this I was mainly using this as an under-eye serum and it worked really well. There was a thing going around that Argireline can cause sagging of the skin. I have personally never experienced this. There was a time where I was really consistent with this serum so I personally never saw that. I can tell you right now I never experienced such a thing."
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"I really love Argireline. A lot of people say this is Botox in a bottle. It really helps to soften fine lines, so if you have forehead lines, your lemon lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds, this is honestly great to apply all over your face, all over your neck, and all over your chest. It has that watery texture so you never have to worry about pilling. This layers up with everything so nicely without issues, and also it is very lightweight and spreads nicely. I love the formula, this is really effective as well. This really is the peptide that I highly recommend, especially if you're on a budget."
Approved
"According to studies available and actual ingredient claims, this is an effective Peptide. It can't paralyze the muscle in the way Botox does. The studies that we currently have on Argireline shows that this Peptide is very, very good at reducing the appearance of fine lines. Whilst this is a great Peptide to decrease the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, this is not an ingredient to use if you're looking for longer term anti-aging effects or structural aging of your skin. This is more on par with plumping, hydrating and moisturizing ingredients. In order to see results, you have to keep using this consistently forever. When you stop, results will stop too. Unlike other Peptides, some studies have shown that Argireline may be able to actually enter deeper into the skin, but it still can't reach deep down into the muscles to paralyze. That's maybe why The Ordinary themselves say it's good for fine lines around the eyes, because the skin around there is so thin. Current literature and current results don't show that this is really Botox in a bottle, but more an advanced Peptide, which is still amazing."
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"This product didn't work like Botox in a bottle, at all. What I will say is his fine lines look a little less obvious and his skin looks generally nice and hydrated. So whilst these viral TikTok videos show people struggling to move their face, it's safe to say our experiment and the actual evidence may show that that may have just been a placebo effect. According to studies available and actual ingredient claims, this is an effective Peptide. It can't paralyze the muscle in the way Botox does. The studies that we currently have on Argireline shows that this Peptide is very, very good at reducing the appearance of fine lines. Much like every other Peptide. Whilst this is a great Peptide to decrease the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, this is not an ingredient to use if you're looking for longer term anti-aging effects or structural aging of your skin. Unlike Retinol or Vitamin C for example. This is more on par with plumping, hydrating and moisturizing ingredients. And in order to see results, you have to keep using this consistently forever. When you stop, results will stop too."
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"This product didn't work like Botox in a bottle, at all. What I will say is his fine lines look a little less obvious and his skin looks generally nice and hydrated. After two months of using up a whole bottle of this Argireline solution, whilst these viral TikTok videos show people struggling to move their face, our experiment and the actual evidence may show that that may have just been a placebo effect. According to studies available and actual ingredient claims, this is an effective Peptide. It can't paralyze the muscle in the way Botox does. The studies that we currently have on Argireline shows that this Peptide is very, very good at reducing the appearance of fine lines. Much like every other Peptide. Whilst this is a great Peptide to decrease the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, this is not an ingredient to use if you're looking for longer term anti-aging effects or structural aging of your skin. Unlike Retinol or Vitamin C for example. This is more on par with plumping, hydrating and moisturizing ingredients."
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"According to studies available and actual ingredient claims, this is an effective Peptide. It can't paralyze the muscle in the way Botox does. The studies that we currently have on Argireline shows that this Peptide is very, very good at reducing the appearance of fine lines. Whilst this is a great Peptide to decrease the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, this is not an ingredient to use if you're looking for longer term anti-aging effects or structural aging of your skin. This is more on par with plumping, hydrating and moisturizing ingredients. In order to see results, you have to keep using this consistently forever. When you stop, results will stop too. Unlike other Peptides, some studies have shown that Argireline may be able to actually enter deeper into the skin, but it still can't reach deep down into the muscles to paralyze. That's maybe why The Ordinary themselves say it's good for fine lines around the eyes, because the skin around there is so thin. Current literature and current results don't show that this is really Botox in a bottle, but more an advanced Peptide, which is still amazing."
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"According to studies available and actual ingredient claims, this is an effective Peptide. The studies that we currently have on Argireline shows that this Peptide is very, very good at reducing the appearance of fine lines. Whilst this is a great Peptide to decrease the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, this is not an ingredient to use if you're looking for longer term anti-aging effects or structural aging of your skin. Unlike Retinol or Vitamin C for example. This is more on par with plumping, hydrating and moisturizing ingredients. In order to see results, you have to keep using this consistently forever. When you stop, results will stop too. Some studies have shown that Argireline may be able to actually enter deeper into the skin, but it still can't reach deep down into the muscles to paralyze. That's maybe why The Ordinary themselves say it's good for fine lines around the eyes, because the skin around there is so thin. Current literature and current results don't show that this is really Botox in a bottle, but more an advanced Peptide, which is still amazing."
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"If you are looking for a product that contains an amazing peptide that hydrates the skin, is going to give you that glow, helps with collagen synthesis, elastin, then The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is a great choice."
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"This is the ordinary serum, the Argireline. I'm going to have to declutter this. This is definitely a fail for me. It irritates my skin even when my skin isn't normally irritated, so I'm definitely decluttering this. The Argireline is sort of that Botox in a bottle, but this formula either has too high a percentage. I find it drying and irritating, especially around my eye area. I'm definitely retiring the Argireline Solution."
Approved
"Argireline is said to work in a similar way to Botox. Obviously something that you put on your skin that is absorbed, even if it does get into that neuromuscular junction, probably won't work as well as Botox, and if you don't use it regularly it's not going to work. But if this is 10 or 15 dollars versus Botox at a couple of hundred, and if you're scared of needles and you don't want to do Botox, this is an option that doesn't make you do that. If it doesn't work, push comes to shove, you hydrated your face for 10 or 15 bucks, and if it does work, maybe you have a serum that's going to be a staple in your routine and helps you prevent wrinkles and fine lines in the long run. It's not Botox in a bottle, even though people claim it is. It's not the same as getting injections, but it is a really good option, especially if you're on a budget, and it's one of my top picks for fine lines and wrinkles specifically prevention."
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"The Ordinary has one of my favorite argireline solutions. This actually works relatively well, a lot of people have had good results with it online, and even I've noticed that it hydrates my skin at the very least and maybe it is helping to temporarily slightly paralyze my glabellar complex muscles if I use it routinely. The results are going to vary for everyone, and although argireline is loved by many, some people say it doesn't work for them. If it's something that looks promising and has science behind it but isn't medically proven with double blind placebo-controlled peer-reviewed studies, I'm not going to spend more than like 20 bucks on it, and that's why I love the Ordinary because this is inexpensive. This goes on the skin and it is hypothesized to work similarly to a neuromodulator, essentially going on the skin and helping to temporarily paralyze the muscles. There's also hydrators in this formula that can help plump up the skin if you do have fine lines and wrinkles. Even putting on something like hyaluronic acid and ceramides or peptides can actually help to plump those outer layers of the skin so that maybe how this is working too. But at the end of the day, if you don't want to go for Botox, I think this is a decent option for the price."
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"Argireline is said to work in a similar way to Botox. Obviously something that you put on your skin that is absorbed, even if it does get into that neuromuscular junction, probably won't work as well as Botox, and if you don't use it regularly it's not going to work. But if this is 10 or 15 dollars versus Botox at a couple of hundred, and if you're scared of needles and you don't want to do Botox, this is an option that doesn't make you do that. If it doesn't work, push comes to shove, you hydrated your face for 10 or 15 bucks, and if it does work, maybe you have a serum that's going to be a staple in your routine and helps you prevent wrinkles and fine lines in the long run. It's not Botox in a bottle, even though people claim it is. It's not the same as getting injections, but it is a really good option, especially if you're on a budget, and it's one of my top picks for fine lines and wrinkles specifically prevention."
Approved
"Another good option here for peptides is acetyl hexapeptide-8, or Argireline as it's more commonly known. This one can work to mimic some of Botox's properties, certainly not to the same extent, and then it may have some benefits of its own. You can find it as a solo ingredient. There are some fairly affordable products with that, The Ordinary housing Argireline product."
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