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Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG vs 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum: which is better?

One product is built for quick under-eye de-puffing, while the other draws more praise for brighter, more even-looking skin.

Reddit’s pick

20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

  • Rated higher: 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum — 86 vs 71 nextscore

Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum gets the nod for brighter tone and spots, with a clearly stronger balance of praise despite sting and sensitivity complaints.

Choose Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG if

  • you want quick under-eye de-puffing
  • you prefer a light texture under makeup

Choose 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum if

  • you want brighter tone and spot fading
  • you can handle possible sting on sensitive skin

At a glance

Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
$0.38/ml$0.84/ml
71 · 78 verdicts86 · 196 verdicts
CaffeineVitamin C

What Reddit says

Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

What Reddit likes

  • Depuffs fast under the eyes
  • Can brighten tired-looking eyes
  • Light texture sits under makeup

Watch out for

  • Dark circles usually only improve a little
  • Sticky, gooey, and can cake concealer
  • Can dry out or irritate the eye area
See the Reddit threads on Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

What Reddit likes

  • Close CE Ferulic dupe
  • Watery, fast-absorbing texture
  • Brightens dull skin and spots

Watch out for

  • Can sting or burn on sensitive skin
  • Breakouts and clogged pores happen
  • The smell is rotten-hot-dog territory
See the Reddit threads on 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
Compare full ingredient lists · 2 in common

In both · 2

  1. Aqua/Water/Eau
  2. Dehydroacetic Acid

Only in Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG · 24

  1. Caffeine
  2. Maltodextrin
  3. Glycerin
  4. Propanediol
  5. Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
  6. Gallyl Glucoside
  7. Hyaluronic Acid
  8. Oxidized Glutathione
  9. Melanin
  10. Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
  11. Hydroxyethylcellulose
  12. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  13. Xanthan Gum
  14. Propyl Gallate
  15. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  16. Pentylene Glycol
  17. Dimethyl Isosorbide
  18. Lactic Acid
  19. Salicylic Acid
  20. Benzyl Alcohol
  21. 1,2-Hexanediol
  22. Ethylhexylglycerin
  23. Phenoxyethanol
  24. Caprylyl Glycol

Only in 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum · 9

  1. Ethoxydiglycol
  2. L-Ascorbic Acid
  3. Propylene Glycol
  4. Alpha Tocopherol
  5. Polysorbate 80
  6. Panthenol
  7. Ferulic Acid
  8. Sodium Hyaluronate
  9. Benzylalcohol

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