If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram for hours, your skin might be paying the price. Frances Haugen’s Facebook Files revealed that the platform’s algorithm can amplify body‑image concerns and stress among teens, and all those late‑night scrolls mean your skin’s exposed to blue‑light and digital fatigue. The Ordinary’s Buffet serum is the perfect antidote.
Buffet is a lightweight gel‑serum that blends peptides, niacinamide, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid in a single bottle, all of which counteract the oxidative and inflammatory damage that blue light can trigger. At ₹1,200, it’s a pocket‑friendly way to give your skin a spa‑like reset after a day of scrolling.
Apply a pea‑size amount after cleansing, gently patting it onto the face and neck. Let it absorb for a minute before following up with your regular moisturizer. For extra protection, finish with a blue‑light‑blocking sunscreen like La Roche‑Posay Anthelios Solar Gel SPF 50—just a dollop on the face before heading out.
A quick caveat: its gel texture is a bit watery for those who prefer thicker creams, and the price point is a bit high for a first‑time try. Still, the sheer range of active ingredients makes it worth giving a shot, especially if you’re a heavy Instagram user.
So next time you’re tempted to binge through the ‘Explore’ page, reach for a bottle of The Ordinary Buffet. Pair it with a blue‑light‑blocking sunscreen and you’ll give your skin the shield it deserves, turning digital stress into a subtle glow‑up.