No. 59
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How it works.
20% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 59 in skincare
Sample
24 redditors with explicit opinion · 5 positive · 9 negative · 10 neutral
Score
0.246 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 9–40% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Editor's Pick — Curated classic. On the site regardless of threshold because we trust the long-term reputation.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/TheOrdinarySkincare, r/30PlusSkinCare
The Ordinary · skincare
Editor's Pick
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
r/SkincareAddictionr/TheOrdinarySkincarer/30PlusSkinCare
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Ultra-affordable eye serum that temporarily depuffs and brightens tired eyes. Results fade quickly, and some users report irritation or product contamination issues.
What redditors love
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Makes eyes look visibly more awake and less puffy
“It really helps my eyes look more awake, lifted, less puffy”
u/AlieninABQ · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Works quickly for temporary depuffing effect
“I accidentally put caffeine solution on my whole face this morning. Maybe my face won't be puffy today.”
u/Professional-Ad-5744 · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Repurchase-worthy for consistent users
“This is what I use and buy most often: Caffeine solution”
u/VampiriaBoo · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
What they don’t
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Can cause red bumps or raccoon-eye discoloration
“gave me red-tinted raccoon eyes instantly after use… it's been 10 hours and it's still like this???!!”
u/mooeymonet · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Results only last temporarily, not long-term solution
“caffeine solution only work temporarily. i want a permanent solution.”
u/lazyintrovert001 · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Product develops white mold or crusty residue in tube
“I saw this white mold looking substance at the top of the tube.”
u/Canigetanowaowa0__O · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Can cause dryness or skin irritation under eyes
“experienced skin irritation that looks like red bumps in a line on the under eye area when using the caffeine solution”
u/PinkFox13 · r/TheOrdinarySkincare →
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Doesn't improve dark circle pigmentation over time
“I've used the ordinary caffeine solution and thought it was ok but again no difference in colour after a few weeks of use.”
u/GreenDaff0dils · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Direct quotes
What 24 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/mooeymonet
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r/SkincareAddiction
gave me red-tinted raccoon eyes instantly after use… it's been 10 hours and it's still like this???!!
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u/Canigetanowaowa0__O
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
Brought the caffeine solution a month ago and I now just opened it. I saw this white mold looking substance at the top of the tube.
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u/szechuan_sauce42
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r/30PlusSkinCare
It's been incredible, and I would love to know if any other brands out there compare
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u/AlieninABQ
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
Best I've ever used and will die on this hill. It really helps my eyes look more awake, lifted, less puffy
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u/qu1ckbeam
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
I tried the caffeine solution this fall and I hate it.
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u/Valuable_Position_90
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I stopped using the ordinary caffeine solution under my eyes and switched to beauty of joseon revive eye cream
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"caffeine solution only work temporarily. i want a permanent solution."
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"Iv been using that for a couple weeks now and have noticed some slight dryness"
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"I've been using it daily for a while now but I'm not really sure what it's doing for me."
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"I've used the ordinary caffeine solution and thought it was ok but again no difference in colour after a few weeks of use."
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"I accidentally put caffeine solution on my whole face this morning. Maybe my face won't be puffy today."
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"Been loving using these plus toner and alternating the arbutin with Glow recipe"
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"I'm slowly stockpiking ordinary products as I told my mother once I liked it and she keeps giving them as gifts."
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"I have bought this for my dark circles. Pretty new to the ordinary. It has been 3 weeks since the purchase and I keep it in a cupboard"
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"Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG (eyes)"
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"Followed by caffeine solution around the eyes (although I think you could do away with this to begin with then add it later if needed."
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"This is what I use and buy most often: Caffeine solution"
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"The ordinary caffeine serum on eyebags"
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"Then a caffeine Ordinary serum. Now, I'm double cleansing with an Ordinary water based cleanser"
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"caffeine solution around eyes and mouth, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid on entire face"
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"I mainly use their caffeine solution, rose hip serum, niacinamide, and retinol."
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"The ordinary caffeine serum morning & night"
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Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/SkincareAddiction
Product Question The Ordinarys Caffeine Solution
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
Is This Mold
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Swapping Out Epstein Products
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
What Products Are Actually Worth It
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
Help Please
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r/30PlusSkinCare
1 Month Update Of Dry Undereyes
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