The Ordinary Caffeine + Escin Face Serum 1 fl oz — 3% Caffeine, Energizing & Tightening

This serum combines a concentrated 3% caffeine with 1% escin and bacillus ferment to refresh dull skin and encourage a firmer, more defined appearance over time. The texture absorbs quickly, layers well under creams and SPF, and is intended for both morning and evening use to address the visible effects of fatigue, puffiness and loss of definition.

How does this serum help reduce morning puffiness?

Massaging the formula into skin supports microcirculation, which can temporarily minimize the look of puffiness and give the face a more sculpted appearance. Caffeine is known for its tightening visual effect, while escin and bacillus ferment add support for firmer-looking skin.

• Contains 3% caffeine to visually tighten and refresh skin.
• Massage for 1–3 minutes to stimulate microcirculation.
• Lightweight texture absorbs quickly under makeup or moisturizer.

Will this serum suit my skin type and routine?

The formula is crafted to be suitable for all skin types and can be applied both morning and night. Its hydrating base makes it simple to incorporate beneath heavier creams or sunscreen without causing pilling.

• Appropriate for oily, combination, dry and normal skin.
• Compatible with most serums and moisturizers when layered sensibly.
• Non-greasy finish works well under daily SPF and makeup.

What active ingredients are included and what do they do?

The serum blends three primary actives: caffeine to visually energize and brighten, escin (derived from horse-chestnut seed) to support visible firmness, and bacillus ferment, a fermentation-derived complex that helps hydrate and enhance skin’s structural look. Together they target the appearance of tiredness and loss of definition.

• 3% Caffeine — energizes appearance and promotes radiance.
• 1% Escin — contributes to a lifted, more defined look over time.
• Bacillus Ferment — supplies peptides and lipids for hydration and visible structural support.

How should I apply it for best results?

Apply a few drops to clean skin, then gently massage using upward strokes for 1–3 minutes if reducing puffiness is desired. Use both morning and evening; follow with moisturizer and sunscreen in the daytime.

• Use on cleansed face and neck, a few drops per application.
• Massage to boost microcirculation and sculpted look.
• Layer with moisturizer and daily SPF for daytime protection.

Who is this for? This serum is aimed at people who notice dullness, morning puffiness or loss of facial definition and want a lightweight, easily layered product to help skin look more rested and toned. It’s especially useful for those with lifestyle factors like irregular sleep or travel who need a simple, targeted step to refresh appearance without heavy creams or long routines.

Ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU, ETHYL MACADAMIATE, ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, CAFFEINE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, MALTODEXTRIN, ESCIN, BACILLUS FERMENT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, ISOCETETH-20, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MALIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, TOCOPHEROL, SALICYLIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN.