The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Versus Creamy Eye Cream - Whitening Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Updated on June 28, 2024
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What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
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They both do not contain any oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
Creamy Eye Cream - Whitening Anti-Wrinkle Cream 18 ingredients
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
Creamy Eye Cream - Whitening Anti-Wrinkle Cream 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventEpigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oxidized Glutathione
EmollientMelanin
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, 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
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningCyrtopodium Cardiochilum Pseudobulb Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Octyldodecanol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Cyrtopodium Cardiochilum Pseudobulb Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Propylparaben, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Β
Itβs often used to:
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 PropanediolIngredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
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A mistake a lot of people make is that they think this eye serum is made for the long term. It's not, it's a great depuff serum in the morning. So if you're prone to puffiness, then this is a great first step in your routine to depuff your eyebags before applying a more rich eye cream.
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