Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG versus beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl .
Last updated on May 14, 2024. Published on February 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Serum
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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.
Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 22 ingredients
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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 22 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 22 ingredients
Water • Caffeine • Maltodextrin • Glycerin • Propanediol • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Gallyl Glucoside • Hyaluronic Acid • Oxidized Glutathione • Melanin • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • 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
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Caffeine Salicylate • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Gallyl Glucoside • Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside • Propyl Gallate • Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • T-Butyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterThe Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 1.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 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 GlycerinThe Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 4.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 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 PropanediolThe Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 5.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 3.
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside is an antioxidant.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 6.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 10.
Gallyl Glucoside is an antioxidant.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 7.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 9.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 14.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 17.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 19.
Propyl Gallate is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 19.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 AlcoholThe Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 21.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 23.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG contains this as ingredient number 24.
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl contains this as ingredient number 21.
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 22 ingredients
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
beauty drops Caffeine Solution 7.5% + EGCG + Eyeseryl 22 ingredients
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