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The Ordinary The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum

The Ordinary

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum

£10.00

Dark circles and puffiness are the two things that make you look tired even when you're not, and most eye creams are too expensive for something you use twice a day every day for the rest of your life.

  • 5% caffeine reduces puffiness and signs of tiredness by constricting blood vessels and reducing fluid build-up. EGCG from green tea targets dark circle pigmentation for a visibly brighter under-eye area. Clinically tested with significant improvement in dark circles, puffiness and brightness in 3 weeks. Lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that fits seamlessly into any routine morning and evening. A small amount covers both eyes so the bottle lasts for months. Free from alcohol, silicone, gluten and fragrance. Vegan and cruelty-free.
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About This Product.

Dark circles and puffiness are the two things that make you look tired even when you're not, and most eye creams are too expensive for something you use twice a day every day for the rest of your life. This solves both problems. 5% caffeine constricts blood vessels and reduces fluid retention to visibly depuff the under-eye area, while EGCG from green tea targets the pigmentation that makes dark circles look deeper. Clinical testing showed a significant decrease in dark circles and visible brightening in just 3 weeks of twice-daily use. Lightweight, absorbs in seconds, leaves no residue, layers invisibly under makeup or heavier eye creams. A tiny amount covers both eyes so one bottle lasts months. At this price, the only reason not to use it is if you genuinely don't care what your eyes look like at 8am. Alcohol-free, silicone-free, fragrance-free, vegan, cruelty-free. 30ml.

Aqua (Water), Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Melanin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propyl Gallate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum

How to Take It

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Apply a small amount to the under-eye area morning and evening after cleansing. Gently pat or massage with your ring finger until fully absorbed. Can be used alone or layered under a heavier eye cream for combined benefits. If irritation occurs, rinse off, stop use and consult a doctor. Patch test recommended for sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.

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Customer Reflections

Overall Sentiment

4.77 reflections
1 – 6 of 7 reflections
CH

My under-eyes actually look awake now

4 months ago

Been using this every morning for about six weeks and the difference is noticeable. I'm not someone who photographs their face for before and afters, but my colleague asked if I'd been sleeping better — I hadn't, so it must be doing something. Layers nicely under my moisturiser with zero pilling. At £15 it's a no-brainer.

NB

Does exactly what it claims

4 months ago

I was deeply sceptical about anything at this price point actually tackling dark circles — I've wasted money on fancier stuff that did nothing. A month in and my circles are noticeably less bruised-looking. The texture is almost like water, absorbs immediately. Will repurchase without question.

ST

Really effective, but the dropper wastes product

5 months ago

The serum itself is great — puffiness in the mornings is genuinely reduced and it sits well under my sunscreen. My only gripe is the pipette dropper. It's impossible to dispense a small enough amount without getting a huge blob that then runs everywhere. I end up patting the excess onto my cheeks to avoid wasting it. Wish they'd just given it a pump or a smaller-tip dropper.

JW

6 months ago

Solid product. Bought on a whim, now it's a daily staple. Eyes look less sunken after a bad night's sleep, which is basically all I wanted.

PM

Best value eye product on the market

8 months ago

I've been through my fair share of eye creams that cost upwards of £60 and honestly this quietly outperforms most of them for puffiness specifically. I use it morning and night — a tiny drop does both eyes, so the bottle lasts forever. I'm on my third one. The formula is lightweight enough that it works under makeup without creasing or dragging the skin. The dark circle improvement took a good four weeks to see, but it is there. Nothing flashy about the packaging, nothing fancy about the experience, just a formula that does its job.

MO

Good results but takes longer than advertised

10 months ago

The product does work — puffiness is down and my under-eyes look a bit brighter overall. But the 3-week claim feels optimistic. I didn't notice much before week five or six if I'm honest. Not a dealbreaker at this price, just worth setting realistic expectations. Texture is excellent, no irritation whatsoever.

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