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The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
An eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.
Brand price
USD 8.28 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Normal skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
Apply a small amount onto the eye contour in the morning and evening. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
Caution
If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Propyl Gallate
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Melanin, Propyl Gallate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →Maltodextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Learn more about Maltodextrin →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Epigallocatechin Gallate and glucose
Learn more about Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside →Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Gallyl Glucoside is the product of the reaction of Gallic Acid and glucose
Learn more about Gallyl Glucoside →Hyaluronic Acid
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid →Oxidized Glutathione
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
bi(glutathion-S-yl)
Learn more about Oxidized Glutathione →Melanin
Skin Protecting
Melanins
Learn more about Melanin →