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Caffeine
CaffeineAntioxidant
Antioxidant common in eye creams. Modest, short-term effect on under-eye puffiness.
What it does
Caffeine is a mild antioxidant with vasoconstrictive properties when applied topically. Common in eye-area products as a temporary de-puffing agent. The effect is modest and short-lived (hours, not days); evidence for any long-term wrinkle benefit is weak.
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