The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum vs The Derma Co 5% Caffeine Under Eye Serum

The Ordinary

The Derma Co

An eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Eye cream

26 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

USD 8.28 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Canada

Brand from India

At a Glance

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AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propanediol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Melanin, Oxidized Glutathione
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Salicylic Acid
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Lactic Acid

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Caffeine (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Maltodextrin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Oxidized Glutathione
Emollient
Melanin
Skin Protecting

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Caffeine (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Sodium Polyacrylate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Trideceth-6
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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