What it does
May temporarily improve the area's appearance, but does not address every cause of dark circles or bags.
Eye-care actives
Caffeine.
Used mainly in eye care for the temporary appearance of puffiness and vascular dark circles.
- INCI name
- Caffeine
- Function
- Skin-conditioning ingredient and antioxidant.
- Information level
- Moderate, context-dependent evidence
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Eye areas with morning puffiness, provided the formula is designed for that area.
Compatibility
Hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants.
Precautions
Pigment-related, structural or disease-related dark circles require different assessments.
How to use it
Often in the morning; follow the product's instructions.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
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Products with Caffeine.
223 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
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