A beauty journalist has tested The Ordinary's new caffeine 3% + escin 1% face serum and reports that it made her skin look instantly brighter. The serum, priced at £8, is designed to combat signs of tiredness such as dullness, wrinkles, and uneven tone and texture.
The formula includes lab-created caffeine and escin, a molecule found in horse-chestnut seeds. The Ordinary claims the serum can visibly reduce redness in four hours and improve radiance and hydration after one use. The tester, a busy mother with dry skin, applied two small drops each morning and massaged it in for a couple of minutes.
She noted a slightly tangy scent from the bacillus ferment ingredient, which faded upon application. The serum absorbed quickly, leaving no greasiness, and provided instant smoothness and a brighter complexion. It also helped reduce early-morning puffiness.
While she could not confirm claims about lifting skin or improving wrinkles, she found the serum effective for overall skin health. The product has become her new favourite, offering hydration and a radiance boost at an affordable price.
