Whether it’s partying, planning, or wrapping presents, we all tend to stay awake Street past our bedtime at this time of year. And we’re not mad about it, creating memories with friends and loved ones is what the holidays are all about—we may need an extra espresso the next morning. While we love a cup of coffee to energize our walk (provided it’s not the first thing you drink in the morning), in reality, it’s the topical forms of caffeine that help. refresh sleepy eyes. – a relaxed look—that’s why we all use a concealer and a caffeinated eye cream after a long night. Scroll down to see some of our absolute favorites that will help make dark circles and puffiness a thing of the past.
Benefits of caffeine in under-eye products
“Caffeine can be an effective ingredient in skin care, especially for eye products and redness products,” says dermatologist and founder Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, Dennis Gross, MD previously told Well + Good. “It reduces puffiness, redness and inflammation very well.”
And how does it do that? “Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which means it reduces blood flow, making it a popular addition to products,” explains Jolie De Feis, a licensed esthetician in New York. eye products to reduce the appearance of puffiness and improve overall luminosity. It’s also a powerful source of antioxidants and helps “slow down oxidation that can break down collagen and elastin,” she adds. Antioxidants provide long-lasting benefits that you’ll likely see in a few weeks — that’s another reason to look for caffeine-containing beauty products if you can.
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Caffeinated eye cream
Farmacy, Wake Up Honey Eye Cream with Brightening Vitamin C — $45.00
The perfect base for your under-eye concealer, Farmacy’s new honey-infused eye cream is formulated with encapsulated caffeine and recycled cranberry-derived peptides to target dark circles and reduce dark circles. the appearance of puffiness. Plus, it has 3% vitamin C for even more skin-brightening benefits. The result is brighter, smoother, and more radiant skin under the eyes, which would easily fool people into thinking you’ve had a full eight hours of sleep.
Regular Eye Serum, Caffeine 5% + ECGC — $8.00
This lightweight, water-based eye serum lists caffeine as the main ingredient along with Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside—or EGCG—a potent antioxidant found in green tea. Together, the two help combat puffiness and dark circles to wake up tired eyes and give them a brighter, smoother appearance. And for under $10, what’s not to like?
Neutrogena, Hydro Boost + Caffeine Fragrance-Free Eye Cream — $22.00
Dermatologists love Neutrogena’s original Hydro Boost Moisturizer, so the brand’s new Hydro Boost eye cream is sure to be a hit, too. The caffeine-powered gel contains peptides and hyaluronic acid to reduce puffiness, fine lines, and dark circles, while providing a boost of hydration to the dry under-eye area. All you need is to apply a thin layer in the morning before concealer.
Concealer contains caffeine
Milky Makeup, Light Concealer Under Sunlight — $28.00
Despite its light coverage, this milky concealer completely conceals dark circles without overshadowing the delicate skin around your eyes. The caffeine-enhanced formula also contains skin-brightening vitamin C and light-reflecting powder that instantly brightens and brightens eyes. And the glass roller is the highlight, providing instant cooling and soothing massage with every application.
Kosas, Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer and Daytime Eye Cream — $28.00
TikTok users everywhere have expressed their love for this best-selling concealer and eye cream, and it’s for good reason. Concealer packed with skin-benefiting ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid, plumping peptides—and the star of the show, anti-puffiness caffeine—to eliminate dark circles under the eyes and give the face a fresh look. face. The creamy, radiant formula lasts all day without creasing and can be used anywhere on the face for instant luminosity and medium coverage. The right platform is just as good!
The Lip Bar, Caffeine Quick Concealer Concealer — $17.00
Target shoppers love the brightening effect of this caffeinated concealer by The Lip Bar, saying it’s perfect for brightening the under-eye area and can even be made for full coverage. All to cover flaws. Nourishing ingredients like coconut, avocado, and argan oil help moisturize the skin and keep it from sticking to dry areas. One customer wrote in a 5-star review: “It’s lightweight, hydrating, wrinkle free and sets on its own so no powder is needed. Another shopper said that she even uses her product as a highlighter for a more sculpted look.
Lawless, Conseal The Deal Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer with Caffeine — $26,00
Conseal the Deal’s caffeinated formula has a creamy, easy-to-blend texture for all-round brightening. In addition to masking skin circles, it can be used to contour and conceal for a matte, flawless look. Sephora reviewers love its smoothing, hydrating effect that doesn’t wrinkle or stick to dry patches and its natural semi-matte finish. One shopper in a 5-star review said: “It’s light, creamy, buildable, and easy to blend. “It does a great job of covering up any discoloration…And the best part is that it looks just like my skin!”
Revlon, ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer — $13.00
This budget-friendly concealer effortlessly refreshes tired eyes with brightening caffeine and vitamin C. The lightweight formula provides buildable, natural coverage that helps conceal puffiness and dark circles in 24 hours (!!) without drift – that’s a pretty big deal. Plus, the soft, sponge-tipped applicator makes it easy to apply: Simply squeeze the product out and dab where you need it for a sober look.
Dior, Backstage Concealer — $29.00
Dior’s Backstage Concealer brightens dark circles and gives skin a fresh, vibrant look. With full coverage, radiant foundation that’s both waterproof and wrinkle-resistant, this heavy-duty concealer somehow feels as light as a feather on skin. It even contains micro-pigments that help fade pores and blemishes. So it’s no surprise that over 800 Sephora shoppers love it, too. “Honestly, this is the best concealer I have ever used,” said one Sephora shopper. “It’s easy to blend and gives me a perfect finish every time.” Plus, the unique brush tool allows for a super precise application.
BareMinerals, Brightening Concealer, Brightening Eye Concealer SPF 25 — $27.00
BareMinerals’ best-selling foundation and sunscreen hybrid, Complexion Rescue Brightening Under Eye Concealer has a contouring, medium coverage that helps brighten and conceal the look of tired eyes. easily, while protecting the delicate skin around the eyes from sun damage. In addition to caffeine, the gel-mousse concealer uses hyaluronic acid to boost moisture around the eyes and cocoa extract to help protect against the effects of blue light.
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