Verified dupe · Serum

Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Serum vs The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

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Original
L

Génifique Ultimate Serum

Lancôme

₩209,690

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Dupe
T

Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

The Ordinary

₩14,000

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0%₩195,690 savedOne luxury buys 14 dupes
78Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (28·25)
2/4Benefit coverage

As of Jun 27 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forHydrationExfoliation

Good for refilling moisture while clearing dull buildup. Both carry hyaluronic acid for water and an exfoliating ingredient, so they fill skin and keep it smooth.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Hydration and exfoliation close to the luxury pick
  • the dupe skips fragrance and silicones
  • About 93% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds a soothing fermented ingredient and a barrier ingredient, so that gap stays if you want to go further.
78/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
2/4Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsSimilar
Price savingsHigh

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Brightening
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Firmness
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Adenosine
Exfoliation
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

Lactic AcidExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

An AHA that gently clears away dead surface cells.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

Lancôme28 ingredients
1Aqua
2Bifida Ferment Lysate
3Glycerin
4Pentylene Glycol
5Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
6Dimethicone
7Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
8Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
9Sodium Hyaluronate
10Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
11Adenosine
12Mannose
13Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
14Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
15Hydroxyacetophenone
16Caprylyl Glycol
17Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
18Citric Acid
19Lactic Acid
20Lactobacillus
21Acetic Acid
22Maltodextrin
23Xanthan Gum
24Faex Extract
25Octyldodecanol
26Butylene Glycol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
27Sodium Benzoate
28Parfum
The Ordinary25 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Caffeine
3Maltodextrin
4Glycerin
5Propanediol
6Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
7Gallyl Glucoside
8Hyaluronic Acid
9Oxidized Glutathione
10Melanin
11Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
12Pentylene Glycol
13Hydroxyethylcellulose
14Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
15Xanthan Gum
16Lactic Acid
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
17Dehydroacetic Acid
18Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
19Propyl Gallate
20Dimethyl Isosorbide
21Benzyl Alcohol
221,2-Hexanediol
23Ethylhexylglycerin
24Phenoxyethanol
25Caprylyl Glycol
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

Lancôme

FragranceSodium BenzoateKorea MFDS limit

The Ordinary

Dehydroacetic AcidBenzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
Lancôme
The Ordinary
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • It uses preservatives within the levels allowed by regulators. Because it has an exfoliating ingredient, wear sunscreen during the day.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩14,000₩209,690

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

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We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

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