The Ordinary Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum

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The Ordinary Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum

Recorded ingredients include Caffeine and Salicylic Acid. View details

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Formula highlights

2 key ingredients · Caffeine, BHA exfoliant
Not recommended during pregnancy · Contains an ingredient our pregnancy rule set flags.
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of and vegan status are not established.

Ingredient breakdown

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The full record for each of the 24 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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AquaWater
INCI name
Aqua
As printed on the label
Aqua/Water/Eau
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — PubChem Compound Summary (CID 962) · reference
Water — Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (Cosmetics Info, Personal Care Products Council) · reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Ethyl Macadamiate
INCI name
Ethyl Macadamiate
As printed on the label
Ethyl Macadamiate
Korean name
에칠마카다미에이트, 에틸마카다미에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 56061)
Ethylhexyl Olivate
INCI name
Ethylhexyl Olivate
As printed on the label
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Korean name
에칠헥실올리베이트, 에틸헥실올리베이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 56020)
Caffeine
INCI name
Caffeine
As printed on the label
Caffeine
Korean name
카페인
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Caffeine - PubChem Compound Summary (CID 2519) · reference
Propanediol
INCI name
Propanediol
As printed on the label
Propanediol
Korean name
프로판다이올, 프로판디올
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
Maltodextrin
INCI name
Maltodextrin
As printed on the label
Maltodextrin
Korean name
말토덱스트린
Recorded CosIng functions
absorbent — takes up substances dissolved or dispersed in water or oil
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Escin
INCI name
Escin
As printed on the label
Escin
Korean name
에스신
Recorded CosIng functions
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 33793) · official catalog snapshot
Bacillus Ferment
INCI name
Bacillus Ferment
As printed on the label
Bacillus Ferment
Korean name
바실러스발효물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 54791)
Pentylene Glycol
INCI name
Pentylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Pentylene Glycol
Korean name
펜틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Cetearyl Olivate
INCI name
Cetearyl Olivate
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Olivate
Korean name
세테아릴올리베이트
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed
Sorbitan Olivate
INCI name
Sorbitan Olivate
As printed on the label
Sorbitan Olivate
Korean name
소르비탄올리베이트, 솔비탄올리베이트
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
INCI name
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
As printed on the label
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Korean name
소듐스테아로일글루타메이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Hydroxyethylcellulose
INCI name
Hydroxyethylcellulose
As printed on the label
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Korean name
하이드록시에칠셀룰로오스, 하이드록시에틸셀룰로오스
Recorded CosIng functions
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
light stabilizer — helps protect the formula from deterioration caused by light; this role does not establish sunscreen protection
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014)
Sodium Citrate
INCI name
Sodium Citrate
As printed on the label
Sodium Citrate
Korean name
소듐시트레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Citrate — COSMILE Europe
Sodium Hydroxide
INCI name
Sodium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Sodium Hydroxide
Korean name
소듐하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics
Malic Acid
INCI name
Malic Acid
As printed on the label
Malic Acid
Korean name
말릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 35136) · official catalog snapshot
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
INCI name
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
As printed on the label
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Korean name
트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트, 트리소듐에칠렌디아민디석시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate and Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate as Used in Cosmetics
TocopherolVitamin E
INCI name
Tocopherol
As printed on the label
Tocopherol
Korean name
토코페롤
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
fragrance — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant
INCI name
Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label
Salicylic Acid
Korean name
살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
anti-seborrheic — is listed in CosIng as an anti-seborrheic agent; the classification alone does not establish treatment effectiveness
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
Phenoxyethanol
INCI name
Phenoxyethanol
As printed on the label
Phenoxyethanol
Korean name
페녹시에탄올
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Final Opinion on Phenoxyethanol (SCCS/1575/16)
Chlorphenesin
INCI name
Chlorphenesin
As printed on the label
Chlorphenesin
Korean name
클로르페네신, 클로페네신
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Chlorphenesin as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment

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Concentration and exposure have not been verified for this product. Ingredient order does not establish a percentage.

Breastfeeding assessment

Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.

Salicylic Acid
- Used with caution in pregnancy

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The Ordinary Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum

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