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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream versus The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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 common allergens and fragrances

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
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 Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream

Starts at $17.46
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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

Vitamin C
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)
Peptides (15)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating

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 Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinDipropylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone1,2-HexanediolButyrospermum Parkii OilNiacinamideCyclohexasiloxanePolysorbate 20Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)Cetearyl OlivatePolyacrylate-13Sorbitan OlivateCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePolyisobuteneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPeg-75 Stearate Butylene GlycolSodium PolyacrylateCarbomerTromethamineDimethiconolCeteth-20Steareth-20Sorbitan IsostearateEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumCoptis Japonica ExtractAdenosineSodium HyaluronateLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCentella Asiatica ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCI 77480DextrinTheobroma Cacao ExtractCollagenHyaluronic AcidCeramide 3Cocos Nucifera OilPanthenolHydrolyzed CollagenMannitolBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidBifida Ferment LysatePvpAzadirachta Indica Leaf ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideArtemisia Annua ExtractSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractLecithinRoyal Jelly ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPearl ExtractPropolis ExtractGlycosyl TrehaloseHydrogenated Starch HydrolysatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Helichrysum Arenarium ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractSaccharomyces FermentAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11Phellinus Linteus ExtractHoney ExtractDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateArginine/Lysine PolypeptideGellan GumPropanediolUsnea Barbata ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractCamellia Japonica Seed ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractAdansonia Digitata Leaf ExtractLilium Tigrinum ExtractPrunus Persica Fruit ExtractAchillea Millefolium Flower ExtractPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractGypsophila Paniculata Root ExtractMentha Rotundifolia Leaf ExtractSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Seed ExtractRhus Semialata Gall ExtractCananga Odorata Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractBeta-GlucanSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateFullerenesCopper Tripeptide-1MadecassosideOligopeptide-1Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Tripeptide-2Hexapeptide-11Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9Nonapeptide-1Disodium EDTA

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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.

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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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream 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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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 23.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 82.

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

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

46% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Perfection 100 All In One Facial Eye Cream 123 ingredients

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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 13 ratings
Doesn't Work (3) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Oily (1)
wthtay's avatar

wthtay

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

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.

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JuliaTrancoso_671

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

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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