The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
7.9/10 Read the verdict ↓An honest, evidence-led nudge against puffiness and dark circles — at the price of a coffee round.
£9.60
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Specification
| Volume | 30ml |
|---|---|
| Key actives | Caffeine 5%, EGCG |
| Texture | Light water-gel |
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The Standard
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The Verdict
7.9/10The right first move on dark circles: cheap, sensible, mildly effective. Pair it with earlier nights, not more product.
For
- Evidence-aligned, honestly positioned
- Costs less than a takeaway lunch
- Big bottle for an eye product
Against
- Subtle results
- Can pill under heavy moisturisers
No eye product erases genetics or sleep debt, and anyone promising otherwise is selling you the jar. What a well-formulated caffeine serum can do is reduce morning puffiness and modestly brighten the look of circles with consistent use — and this one does, for under £10.
Set expectations accordingly: it is a sharpener, not a cure. The cure is in the sleep chapter.
Where to Buy
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