Is The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Gluten-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Gluten-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 25 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Gluten-Free standard screens for wheat, barley, rye, and oat protein fractions relevant to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Across all 25 verified INCI ingredients in The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, zero matches were detected against the 6 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (25 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Gluten-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AQUA (WATER) | Pass |
| 2 | CAFFEINE | Pass |
| 3 | MALTODEXTRIN | Pass |
| 4 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 5 | PROPANEDIOL | Pass |
| 6 | EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATYL GLUCOSIDE | Pass |
| 7 | GALLYL GLUCOSIDE | Pass |
| 8 | HYALURONIC ACID | Pass |
| 9 | OXIDIZED GLUTATHIONE | Pass |
| 10 | MELANIN | Pass |
| 11 | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT | Pass |
| 12 | PENTYLENE GLYCOL | Pass |
| 13 | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | Pass |
| 14 | POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 | Pass |
| 15 | XANTHAN GUM | Pass |
| 16 | LACTIC ACID | Pass |
| 17 | DEHYDROACETIC ACID | Pass |
| 18 | TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE | Pass |
| 19 | PROPYL GALLATE | Pass |
| 20 | DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE | Pass |
| 21 | BENZYLALCOHOL | Pass |
| 22 | HEXANEDIOL | Pass |
| 23 | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Pass |
| 24 | PHENOXYETHANOL | Pass |
| 25 | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Gluten-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 10.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Fragrance-Free 10.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 10.0/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 8.5/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 10.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0769915190670(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.