The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

Eye Moisturizer
Serum
Canadian Brand Canada
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on June 23, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

What's inside

What's inside

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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Gallyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Oxidized Glutathione

Emollient

Melanin

Skin Protecting

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Propyl Gallate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

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

Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Skin Conditioning

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT

Ingredient Ratings

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Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
10
10
10
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Retinol 0.2% In Squalane
10
10
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When to use

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

1,281 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
96% use every day
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500 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
62% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 25 ingredients

2.42
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Doesn't Work 47% Absorbs Well 32% No Scent 32%
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

3.33
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Oily 67% Heavy 33% Hydrating 33%
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