Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm versus The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm 62 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
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Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm 62 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
Water • Stearic Acid • Isopropyl Isostearate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Dipeptide-2 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caffeine • Coffea Arabica Seed Oil • Tribehenin • Ceramide Ng • Peg-10 Phytosterol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Glucosamine Hcl • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Caprylyl Caprylate • Pfaffia Paniculata Root Extract • Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark Extract • Lilium Candidum Flower Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Vinyl Dimethicone • Phospholipids • Ceteareth-20 • Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Aminomethyl Propanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Lactic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone • Steareth-20 • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Caffeine • Maltodextrin • Glycerin • Propanediol • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Gallyl Glucoside • Hyaluronic Acid • Oxidized Glutathione • Melanin • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Urea • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Xanthan Gum • Lactic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Propyl Gallate • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Benzyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 50.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 51.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 52.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 59.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 25.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholAlgenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm contains this as ingredient number 61.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm 62 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
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Algenist Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm 62 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
wthtay
Didn't notice any difference
My bottle lasted for probably 3~4 months I think? And I really didn't notice any difference... It's not hydrating...
Didn't notice any difference
My bottle lasted for probably 3~4 months I think? And I really didn't notice any difference... It's not hydrating enough and it didn't help with puffiness at all.
JuliaTrancoso_671
Unfortunately it didn't work for me.
I was very happy with the glow that this product gives the eye area, however, after a few weeks of use it...
Unfortunately it didn't work for me.
I was very happy with the glow that this product gives the eye area, however, after a few weeks of use it dried out my skin a lot.
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