Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches vs The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.2/9.8 vs The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles at 5.4/9.8. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles
Score comparison
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Summer Fridays WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Summer Fridays WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
16% overlapOnly in Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
32 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles
20 unique
Why Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches comes out ahead
Where Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.8 compared to The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles's 2.6. Its formula features Niacinamide, Caffeine, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.6 here versus 6.1 for The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches brings Niacinamide, Caffeine, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract as actives, while the Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles relies on Caffeine, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, and Gallyl Glucoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.2, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches delivers strong value. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles sits at the budget level with a 5.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches or The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles?
Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches and The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches and The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.