Caffeine is a familiar name in coffee, rather less so on an ingredients list. This edit gathers the formulas in our range that include it, chosen for the way they help skin look fresher and more awake.
Want to know what caffeine actually does in a formula, and how it sits alongside the rest of your routine? Our caffeine glossary entry covers the essentials, while the eye cream and eye serum guide helps you match a product to the concern you are actually trying to address.
Alastin
Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment with TriHex Technology® 170g
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NeoStrata
NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy | Anti-Ageing Eye Cream | 15ml
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Frequently asked questions
Which caffeine product should I start with?
Which caffeine product should I start with?
Caffeine's strength is the eye area, so start with Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm or Priori LCA Eye Serum, both using caffeine to de-puff and brighten the look of tired under-eyes. Keep either in the fridge and pat it on first thing in the morning. The cool application amplifies the visible de-puffing.
How do I use a caffeine eye product?
How do I use a caffeine eye product?
Apply your caffeine eye product to clean skin before heavier creams, using a rice-grain amount patted along the orbital bone. NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy layers caffeine with antioxidants to firm the look of the under-eye over time. Morning is the moment caffeine earns its place, tackling overnight puffiness.
What does caffeine actually do for skin?
What does caffeine actually do for skin?
Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, so it visibly reduces puffiness and the look of shadows by tightening the appearance of the skin's surface. iS Clinical Youth Serum brings caffeine into a face serum for an all-over smoothing, firming finish rather than eye-only use. Expect a fresher, more awake look rather than a permanent change.
Can caffeine firm the look of body skin?
Can caffeine firm the look of body skin?
On the body, Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment uses caffeine alongside TriHex Technology to smooth the look of crêpey, less firm skin on arms and legs. Massage it in twice daily after showering for the strongest visible result. Consistency across eight to twelve weeks is what delivers a firmer-looking finish.
Will caffeine fix my dark circles?
Will caffeine fix my dark circles?
Caffeine visibly brightens puffy, fluid-related under-eyes, but it won't lift pigment-based dark circles, which need a brightening active instead. If your circles are brown rather than blue-purple, pair Priori LCA Eye Serum with a vitamin C step. For genuine puffiness, the caffeine products here are exactly the right pick.
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