The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Versus Darphin Intral De-Puffing Antioxidant Eye Cream
Updated on June 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 4 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, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
Darphin Intral De-Puffing Antioxidant Eye Cream 46 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients
Darphin Intral De-Puffing Antioxidant Eye Cream 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Gallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oxidized Glutathione
EmollientMelanin
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene 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 Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
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 ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trehalose
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lauryl PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingTriacetin
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trehalose, Sucrose, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Caffeine, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Artemia Extract, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Ergothioneine, Urea, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Oleth-10, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Sodium PCA, Lauryl PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Triacetin, Carbomer, Sorbic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
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 CaffeineGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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!
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