Volufiline™ 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%
A targeted serum designed to support visible facial plumpness and a fuller-looking appearance in volume-depleted areas.
A niche plumping-focused serum for people who want a volume-look-supporting product rather than a standard hydration or anti-aging serum.
Volufiline™ is a patented active with actual clinical data — it's not a marketing term. Getting Volufiline in a serum at The Ordinary's price point, when comparable products from niche brands run 5–10x the cost, is genuinely compelling for anyone curious about the technology.
After water-based serums and before face creams or oils. Apply to the specific target areas rather than the whole face. Evening use recommended for consistency.
Skincare enthusiasts who want to experiment with clinically-backed plumping technology. People who've noticed specific hollowing in the cheeks or temples and want a non-invasive addition to their routine.
If you expect the same immediate plumping effect as a cosmetic filler. The volume-supporting mechanism is gradual — weeks of consistent targeted application rather than instant results. Patience is the whole game with this one.
This is a very targeted, low-irritation formula without fragrance or strong actives. Fine to continue during a barrier flare-up. Apply only to target areas if full-face routines are being simplified.
- A hydrating serum underneath (HA, NMF, or a peptide base) to maintain the hydration side separately
- A nourishing face cream on top
- Consistent daily application to the same target areas — consistency is what makes this type of product work
Best For
- Volume-loss concerns
- Facial plumpness
- Facial contour support
- Targeted plumping formulas
How to Use
Apply a small amount to areas of concern (cheeks, lips, temples) after water-based products and before heavier creams or oils.
Key Ingredients
Palmitoyl isoleucine may inhibit hyaluronidase (an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid) and support the structural components responsible for skin plumpness and firmness — complementing the adipocyte-stimulating mechanism of Volufiline™.
Delivers sarsasapogenin — a steroidal saponin with published data showing it promotes lipid storage in adipocytes (fat cells beneath the skin), supporting facial volume appearance in targeted areas over consistent use.
Protects the skin from oxidative stress (free radical damage), stabilizes other active ingredients in formulas, and provides mild moisturizing and barrier-supportive properties.
Ingredients to Note
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
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About This Product
The Ordinary Volufiline™ 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% is a specialty serum targeting volume-depleted areas of the face with two complementary actives. Volufiline™ (sarsasapogenin + hydrogenated polyisobutene) is a patented active with published data suggesting it promotes the storage of lipids in adipocytes (fat cells) beneath the skin, supporting a fuller appearance. Palmitoyl Isoleucine is a lipopeptide linked to supporting the hyaluronidase-inhibiting extracellular matrix, which may improve plumpness over time.