Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
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The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG scores 5.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Works on your skin
One of the most effective humectants
Draws in moisture
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG stand out
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG is a decent serum with an overall score of 5.6/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Caffeine, Glycerin, Propanediol — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Caffeine
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Gallyl Glucoside
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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26 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin5
- Draws in moisture5
- Keeps the product fresh5
- Holds the formula together4
- Other ingredient3
- Formula balancers2
- Added colour1
- Softens and smooths1