Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles scores 5.4/9.8 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
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles stand out
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles is a decent eye-care with an overall score of 5.4/9.8. 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
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26 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture7
- Works on your skin6
- Keeps the product fresh5
- Other ingredient3
- Holds the formula together3
- Added colour1
- Formula balancers1