No. 91
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How it works.
50% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 91 in skincare
Sample
6 redditors with explicit opinion · 3 positive · 2 negative · 1 neutral
Score
0.525 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 19–81% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/40PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddictionUK
The · skincare
Recommended
Ordinary Caffeine
r/40PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionr/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionUK
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Temporary de-puffing fix for under-eye bags when kept cold in the fridge. Effects don't last and can cause dryness with repeated use.
What redditors love
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Temporarily reduces under-eye bags when refrigerated
“I keep The Ordinary Caffeine eye serum in my fridge for those certain mornings. But it's only a temporary fi”
u/u/Zestyclose-Beyond780
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Works as quick morning fix for puffy eyes
“The Ordinary caffeine serum is great for temporary fix of under eye bags”
u/u/highreeves
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Doesn't cause irritation during daily use
“a couple months now with no irritation. AM Wash with CeraVe hydrating cleanser The ordinary caffeine serum on eyebags”
u/u/-dick-smith-
What they don’t
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Causes under-eye dryness after a couple weeks
“Wait a minute, so the ordinary caffeine solution causes under eye dryness? Iv been using that for a couple weeks now”
u/u/InterestingPen0
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No visible improvement in dark circle color after weeks
“I've used the ordinary caffeine solution and thought it was ok but again no difference in colour after a few we”
u/u/GreenDaff0dils
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Users switch to other products for better results
“I stopped using the ordinary caffeine solution under my eyes and switched to beauty of joseon revive eye cream”
u/u/Valuable_Position_90
Direct quotes
What 6 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/Zestyclose-Beyond780
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r/40PlusSkinCare
I keep The Ordinary Caffeine eye serum in my fridge for those certain mornings. But it’s only a temporary fi
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u/highreeves
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r/SkincareAddiction
would be trying out fillers, but if you want skincare, then try retinal maybe?
The Ordinary caffeine serum is great for temporary fix of under eye bags, another brightening option
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u/-dick-smith-
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r/SkincareAddiction
a couple months now with no irritation.
AM Wash with CeraVe hydrating cleanser The ordinary caffeine serum on eyebags 20% azelaic acid gel Asterwood triple repair serum (Matrixyl 3
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u/Valuable_Position_90
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r/30PlusSkinCare
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Thank you so much to everyone for their suggestions!
I stopped using the ordinary caffeine solution under my eyes and switched to beauty of joseon revive eye cream with g
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u/GreenDaff0dils
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
the Garnier vitamin C eye cream but I really don’t see a difference.
I’ve used the ordinary caffeine solution and thought it was ok but again no difference in colour after a few we
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u/InterestingPen0
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Wait a minute, so the ordinary caffeine solution causes under eye dryness? Iv been using that for a couple weeks now an
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