Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
The Ordinary
Serum
water-based
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
4 of 4
Ingredients Matched:
8 of 26
A depuffing solution for tired eyes
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Caffeine
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Hyaluronic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Lactic Acid
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Caprylyl Glycol
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Caffeine
Functions:
Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed:
Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
Hyaluronic Acid
Functions:
hydration, deep hydration, water binding
Concerns Addressed:
dryness, dehydration, flakiness
Lactic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation
Caprylyl Glycol
Functions:
moisturization
View Other Matched Ingredients (3)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helps improve the look of tired eyes while providing a brightening effect.
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Caffeine
(Match: 0.64,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Caffeine
Functions:
Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed:
Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caffeine works to reduce puffiness, while EGCG works to help reduce the appearance of dark circles
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Caffeine
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Caffeine
Functions:
Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed:
Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Water based serum that targets dark circles and puffiness around the eyes, promoting under eye brightening
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Caffeine
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Caffeine
Functions:
Vasoconstricting, Antioxidant, Lipolytic, Protective
Concerns Addressed:
Puffiness, Dark Circles, Cellulite, Sagging, UV Damage, Redness
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Caffeine
- Maltodextrin
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
- Gallyl Glucoside
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Oxidized Glutathione
- Melanin
- Glycine Soja 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
