The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide Eye Serum (Caffeine Solution)

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A peptide-and-caffeine eye serum (the reformulated 'Buffet + Copper Peptides' eye successor) for the look of puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. Lightweight and budget-friendly; expect gradual, subtle improvements.
The verdict

What this is good for

✓ Great forDark CirclesPuffinessFine Lines
The formulation

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua
~5–25%Caffeine
~3–10%Glycerin
~2–6%Palmitoyl Tripe…
~1.5–4%Palmitoyl Tetra…
~1–2%3 ingredients
≤ 1% each3 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line
Hero actives

What's actually doing the work

Caffeine
Caffeine
Neutral
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Caffeine works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
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Matrixyl 3000
Palmitoyl Peptides
Peptide
A peptide duo (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + tetrapeptide-7) that signals fibroblasts toward collagen production, supporting firmness and the look of fine lines over time.
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EGCG
Green Tea Catechin
Antioxidant
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how EGCG works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
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When to use

Routine placement

Morning or evening
Cheaper alternatives

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The closest active-matched alternative is the The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG (66% active overlap). We found 1 option that share this product’s hero actives.

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Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.