Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos versus The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is 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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterOmbú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 CaffeineOmbú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolOmbú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseOmbú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos contains this as ingredient number 7.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 24.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
Usage
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Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 26 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Ombú Seasonal Cosmetics Cafeína 5% | Contorno de Ojos 7 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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