Comparison between The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + Egcg vs. The Inkey List Caffeine Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

25 Ingredients 28

1
Water
1
Propanediol
2
Caffeine
2
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
3
Maltodextrin
3
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Glycerin
4
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
5
Propanediol
5
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
6
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
6
Glyceryl Dibehenate
7
Gallyl Glucoside
7
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
8
Hyaluronic Acid
8
Squalane
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Uniqueness18 out of 25
72.0%
Uniqueness21 out of 28
75.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 25
32%
chemical
15 out of 25
60%
natural
7 out of 28
25%
chemical
16 out of 28
57%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Caffeine#2Glycerin#4Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#111,2-Hexanediol#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#16
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Caffeine#9Phospholipids#11Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#15Butylene Glycol#19
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + Egcg vs. The Inkey List Caffeine Serum
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 2

#2Caffeine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anticellulite
Tones up skin
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Caffeine stimulates all the processes inside skin cells. It's very effective for reducing swelling on the face (especially great for under the eyes area). The effectiveness depends on the concentration, the more component you apply the better the effect will be.

It also tones up the skin making it look younger. It's great for dry skin because it stimulates the synthesis of cholesterol, a chemical that helps to form a protective layer on the surface of the epidermis.

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#2Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3Maltodextrin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Maltodextrin is an organic sugar derived from corn, rice, or potato. It is a multipurpose ingredient. It is a skin softener, absorbent, and film-forming agent. But mostly it’s used because of its viscosity-controlling effect. It makes the product feel even. It is ruled safe by CIR for use in cosmetics.

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#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#5Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Moisturising
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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