Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum

eye cream · 30 ml · Skincare

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum is free of fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 26-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and lactic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

Full ingredient list, decoded

26 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua (Water) Caffeine
2MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
5Epigallocatechin
6Gallatyl Glucoside
7Gallyl Glucoside
8Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
9Oxidized Glutathione
10Melanin
11Glycine Soja (<Span Class= Allergen >Soybean</Span>) Seed Extract
12Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
13HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
14Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a film-forming polymer that helps thicken formulas and…
15Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
16Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
17Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
18Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
19Propyl Gallate
20Dimethyl Isosorbide
21Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
221.2 - Hexanediol
23EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
24PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
25CaprylylA plant-derived, mild cleansing agent made by joining glucose, a sugar, with fatty…
26Glycol

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0769915195712, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Benzyl Alcohol (#21)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, MI allergy, rosacea-prone skin and redness-prone skin. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Lactic acid (AHA).