Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum versus The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 26, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 5 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Eye Moisturizer French Brand France
Serum Canadian Brand Canada

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.

Price

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Buy Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum

Starts at $32.90
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Starts at $9.20

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

92% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
8% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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L'Oreal Revitalift 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Under Eye Serum 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
kaya02's Avatar'
Feb 9, 2024

great eye serum! i found that it helped with my under eye darkness and dullness. definately use a nice hydrating eye cream on top of it though! <33

great eye serum! i found that it helped with my under eye darkness and dullness. definately use a nice hydrating eye cream on top of it though! <33

Great Value
Hydrating
Heavy
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Light Scent
Works Well

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 11 reviews
JuliaTrancoso_671's Avatar'
Jan 17, 2022

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.

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.

wthtay's Avatar'
Apr 27, 2023

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.

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.

briannagrace96's Avatar'
Oct 4, 2023

Burned my eye area and was very irritating
I’ve tried lots of products for my eyes some with luck in improvement and some not. So I’m always trying something new. I’ve never had sensitivity or issues with any eye cream or treatment...

Burned my eye area and was very irritating
I’ve tried lots of products for my eyes some with luck in improvement and some not. So I’m always trying something new. I’ve never had sensitivity or issues with any eye cream or treatment before. This one though burned so bad. It burned the skin so much so sometimes my eyes watered from the irritation, and it never got in my eyes. It made my eyes look worse actually because it irritated the eye area so much. I’d read such good reviews and thought it would make a huge difference but wasn’t prepared for the irritation. I’m not sure if the caffeine does it or what because it’s the only product with caffeine I’ve ever used. And I tried it for a couple weeks thinking maybe it’s normal or will get better. At first I didn’t know what was causing it just thought maybe my eyes were irritated but realized when I stopped using this I never had any issues with my eye area burning. Sadly disappointed

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