The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Versus RNW DER. Blanc Eye Contour Cream Eye Cream
Updated on June 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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, oily 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
RNW DER. Blanc Eye Contour Cream Eye Cream 34 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
RNW DER. Blanc Eye Contour Cream Eye Cream 34 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 ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-14 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyldimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-14 Isoparaffin, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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