Key ingredients
4.7/5
Caffeine and EGCG are the main actives in this depuffing eye cream.
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Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
$9.20
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution is the no-nonsense depuff serum — watery, fast, and meant for fluid-looking morning lids, not a rich night cream.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This depuffing eye cream is a 5% caffeine.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a 5% caffeine.
The verdict
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution is the no-nonsense depuff serum.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (The INKEY List, Good Molecules, belif, VICHY, Origins, and CeraVe) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Morning fluid puff | Puff plus dryness | Budget morning depuff | Cooling gel ritual | Dehydrated puffy lids | Dull + puffy mornings | Fragrance-conscious drugstore |
| Key actives | Caffeine · EGCG | Caffeine | Yerba mate · Caffeine | Caffeine · HA | HA · Caffeine | Vitamin C · Niacinamide | Caffeine · Peptides · Niacinamide |
| Texture | Serum | Cream | Gel | Cooling gel | Eye serum | Cream | Cream |
| Skin fit | — | Dry | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Notes | 5% · Fast under makeup | texture · Depuff focus | Budget · Cooling feel | Cooling · K-beauty | Mineral 89 · P rmacy | Brightening · GinZing | Drugstore |
| $ / size | $9.20 | $14.00 | $5.97 | $32.00 | $26.99 | $40.00 | $16.88 |
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FAQ
Who is Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG best for?
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution is the no-nonsense depuff serum — watery, fast, and meant for fluid-looking morning lids, not a rich night cream.
How did Edyt Beauty score this depuffing eye cream?
Edyt Beauty rates Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
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 The INKEY List, Good Molecules, belif, VICHY, Origins, and CeraVe. For more from the same brand, see More from The Ordinary below.
Where can I buy it?
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