IllustrationPart 1 · The Ordinary
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Depuffing caffeine serum
DCaffeine · 20FSodium hyaluronate · 5 of 10
How we build InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE
Four steps: the original, what makes it special, the parts we use, and how to get closer.
The original
SkinBetter Science
InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE
~$135 Price not confirmed · 0.5 fl oz (15 ml)
An eye cream that combines niacinamide, caffeine, Kakadu plum (natural vitamin C) and several peptides (including palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and a conotoxin-like peptide) with hyaluronic acid.
Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.
What stands out 100 pts
- ANiacinamide25 pts
Brightens tone and strengthens the barrier; it sits high in the ingredient list.
- BPalmitoyl tripeptide-3820 pts
A signal peptide aimed at crow's feet and crepiness.
- CConotoxin-like peptide and copper peptide15 pts
A smoothing peptide pair for expression lines.
No close retail equivalent: we credit at most 25% of these points.
- DCaffeine20 pts
Helps with puffiness and dark circles.
- EKakadu plum (natural vitamin C)10 pts
A natural vitamin C source for brightening.
- FSodium hyaluronate10 pts
Hydrates and plumps.
Total to match100 pts
Now we cover those 6 with shelf products
Our build 4 parts
Caffeine serum + niacinamide eye routine
Illustration
IllustrationPart 2 · The Ordinary
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Niacinamide (use a pea-sized amount on orbital bone, not on the lid)
ANiacinamide · 25
IllustrationPart 3 · The Ordinary
The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% (now sold as Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%)
Adds: Palmitoyl tripeptide-38; Conotoxin-like peptide and copper peptide; Sodium hyaluronate
BPalmitoyl tripeptide-38 · 15 of 20CConotoxin-like peptide and copper peptide · 4 of 15FSodium hyaluronate · 8 of 10
IllustrationPart 4 · Timeless Skin Care
Timeless Skin Care Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
Adds: Kakadu plum (natural vitamin C)
EKakadu plum (natural vitamin C) · 8 of 10
How to use. Patch test any new active on the inner forearm or behind the ear for 24-48 hours first. AM/PM: tap caffeine serum on the orbital bone, then niacinamide, then a plain eye cream or moisturizer. Keep niacinamide away from the lash line if it stings. Add The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% (now sold as Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%): It lists the same palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and a copper peptide, so it matches InterFuse EYE's peptide set best. Serum format; safe near eyes per label but patch test. Add Timeless Skin Care Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum: A stronger vitamin C than Kakadu plum; keep it off the eyelid.
Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.
Match score80 / 100
- A · D fully covered45 pts
- B · C · E · F partly covered35 pts
InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE~$135
Our build$75.15
You save~$59.85
Get closer optional
80 / 100. One add-on lifts this build to 82/100.
IllustrationAdd The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
The Ordinary
+2 pts → 82/100 · +$9.90
FSodium hyaluronate · +2
Plain hyaluronic acid layer for full hydration credit.
84 is our ceiling. Retail products use it at an unknown dose. The conotoxin-like peptide is proprietary; copper peptides give only trace credit. With the add-on the build costs ~$85.05.
Buy the build · $75.15Score 80/100 · save ~$59.85
Other single-product swaps
One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.
budget Closest we found
Match score 29 out of 100Olay Brightening Eye Cream with Vitamin C (Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Eye Cream)
Olay
No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.
~$29.99 Price not confirmed · 0.5 oz
What it shares, what it misses
Shares
Misses
- Caffeine (not confirmed)
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-38
- Conotoxin-like peptide
Why it is close. Brightening eye cream built on vitamin C, niacinamide and peptides, the same brightening side of InterFuse EYE. Full INCI not retrieved; actives from Olay's own marketing.
budget
Match score 27 out of 100The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% (now sold as Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%)
The Ordinary
$32 · 1 fl oz (30 ml)
What it shares, what it misses
Shares
Misses
- Niacinamide
- Caffeine
- Kakadu plum
Why it is close. It lists the same palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and a copper peptide, so it matches InterFuse EYE's peptide set best. Serum format; safe near eyes per label but patch test.
budget
Match score 25 out of 100The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
The Ordinary
$9.20 · 1 fl oz (30 ml)
What it shares, what it misses
Shares
Misses
- Niacinamide
- Peptides
- Vitamin C
- Moisturizing cream base
Why it is close. Strong caffeine dose for puffiness and dark circles at a tenth of the price. A watery serum, so it needs a cream over it.
budget
Match score 20 out of 100The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream
The INKEY List
Check price on Amazon · 0.5 fl oz (15 ml)
What it shares, what it misses
Shares
Misses
- Niacinamide
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-38
- Kakadu plum / vitamin C
Why it is close. Cream that pairs caffeine with the palmitoyl peptides and hyaluronic acid, hitting the depuffing and fine-line sides of InterFuse EYE. No niacinamide.
What the science says
Caffeine is widely used in cosmetics for antioxidant, microcirculation and photoaging-protective effects; topical products typically contain about 3% caffeine.
Herman 2013 · Skin Pharmacol PhysiolA serum with 15% L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E and palmitoyl tripeptide-38 improved skin roughness, redness and homogeneity in 56 days.
Lintner 2020 · J Cosmet DermatolTopical hyaluronic acid (0.1%) improved periocular hydration, elasticity and wrinkle depth versus vehicle in a randomized trial.
Pavicic 2011 · J Drugs Dermatol
Full ingredient list
Show the INCI list
Aqua/Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat., Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Caffeine, s-Mu-conotoxin CnIIIC Acetate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Arginine, Glycine, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Questions
What does the 80/100 score for our InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE build mean?
We split InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE into 6 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 80 of a possible 84. 84 is the most we claim, because some standouts have no close retail equivalent.
What is the best dupe for InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE?
Olay Brightening Eye Cream with Vitamin C (Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Eye Cream) by Olay is our closest single-product match at 29 out of 100 for ~$29.99 (0.5 oz). It shares Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Peptides.
How much can I save on InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE?
InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE costs ~$135 for 0.5 fl oz (15 ml). The closest dupe costs ~$29.99, a saving of about $105.01. Prices change, so check the seller page.
Is Olay Brightening Eye Cream with Vitamin C (Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Eye Cream) exactly the same as InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE?
No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Caffeine (not confirmed), Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Conotoxin-like peptide. See our methodology for how we score.
