Key ingredients
4.4/5
Caffeine Solution 5% plus EGCG, a thin eye serum with hyaluronic acid. Depuffing water, not a rich eye cream.
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Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
$9.20
Best for those seeking a simple yet effective solution for tired-looking eyes and early signs of aging. The combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid offers a refreshing and hydrating boost to the under-eye area.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For morning puff that wants a cool, watery layer. Skip a thick eye cream if this serum is the texture, and skip it if the under-eye is already very dry.
Formula standards
4.5/5
A watery serum that pills under heavy concealer if you use too much. It will not erase deep hollows.
The verdict
A solid, simple eye serum. One dropper is enough.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 5 near substitutes (CeraVe, Pyunkang Yul, Tula, Nature Republic, and medicube) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Caffeine 5% EGCG eye serum | Anti-aging gel, oil, serum | Anti-aging serum | Great choice | Dry, aging skin | Pore refining serum, liquid |
| Key actives | Caffeine · Hyaluronic acid | Hyaluronic acid | Peptides | Hyaluronic acid | Niacinamide · Peptides | Niacinamide |
| Texture | Serum, Liquid | Gel, Oil, Serum | Serum | Serum | Serum | Serum, Liquid |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | Dry | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Notes | Anti-dark circle · Anti-puffiness | Anti-aging · Anti-wrinkle | Anti-aging · Anti-wrinkle | Anti-aging · Anti-wrinkle | Aging skin | Pore refining · Exfoliating |
| $ / size | $9.20 | $25.99 | $34.99 | $48 | — | $19.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG best for?
Best for those seeking a simple yet effective solution for tired-looking eyes and early signs of aging. The combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid offers a refreshing and hydrating boost to the under-eye area.
How did Edyt Beauty score this eye cream?
Edyt rates Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit — ingredient profile, who it is built for, and formulation quality — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Pyunkang Yul, Tula, Nature Republic, Solawave, and medicube. For more from the same brand, see More from The Ordinary below.
Where can I buy it?
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