Antioxidant

Caffeine

INCI: Caffeine · Origin: Synthetic / plant-derived (coffee, tea, guarana)

De-puffing eye care workhorse - vasoconstrictor plus antioxidant that visibly firms tired under-eyes.

What is Caffeine?

Caffeine (INCI: Caffeine) is a purine alkaloid naturally found in coffee, tea and guarana. In topical skincare it is best known for its vasoconstrictive and antioxidant properties, making it a staple of de-puffing eye creams and anti-fatigue formulas.

How It Works

Caffeine reduces visible under-eye puffiness by constricting superficial blood vessels, which lowers fluid retention in the periorbital area. It also scavenges free radicals generated by UV and pollution, and supports firmer-looking skin when combined with depuffing peptides.

Market Context for Brand Owners

Caffeine eye cream is a consistently high-demand Amazon US keyword at roughly 50,000 monthly searches, sustained year-round as a daily eye-care staple. Demand is led by de-puffing and dark-circle claims, making it a strong private-label entry point for eye care OEM.

Formulation & Manufacturing Notes

Caffeine is water-soluble, stable at pH 4.0-7.0, and compatible with niacinamide, peptides, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Typical eye-cream levels are 1-5%, often paired with matrixyl or EGCG for anti-fatigue synergy. Avoid high heat during manufacturing.

Regulatory Status

Caffeine is permitted in cosmetics in the US, EU, Korea and most export markets. At typical cosmetic levels (1-5%) it is not a regulated drug ingredient; eye-area products should still follow local claim guidelines.

Manufacturing Specifications

Typical Concentrations	1% (daily eye serum) · 2-3% (de-puffing eye cream) · 3-5% (anti-fatigue contour)
Common Formats	Eye cream (15ml jar) · Eye serum (30ml) · Roll-on eye stick · Under-eye patches · Eye mask
Starting MOQ	3,000 units (eye cream or serum)
Production Lead Time	40-55 days after sample approval
Documentation	Cosmetics GMP · MSDS · COA per batch · CPSR support · FDA SGS report

What is the MOQ and lead time for Caffeine products?

Caffeine formulations start at 3,000 units (eye cream or serum), with typical use levels of 1% (daily eye serum) · 2-3% (de-puffing eye cream) · 3-5% (anti-fatigue contour). Branded samples ship in 3–7 days, bulk production runs approximately 20 days after you confirm the sample, and custom formulation starts at 3,000+ units per SKU while private label starts at 500 units per SKU. Production runs in a 3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom certified to ISO 22716:2007 (CN19/31476) and US FDA CFSAN Cosmetic GMP (CN19/31477), and the documentation package for Caffeine covers Cosmetics GMP · MSDS · COA per batch · CPSR support · FDA SGS report. Indicative unit prices run $1.50–$5.00 per serum bottle and $0.08–$0.35 per sheet mask, depending on the formula and packaging you select. In practice, brands that confirm the target market before sampling avoid a second testing round, because permitted use levels differ between the US, EU and AU.

Caffeine in OEM/ODM Skincare — FAQ & How to Procure

What is Caffeine used for in skincare?

De-puffing eye care workhorse - vasoconstrictor plus antioxidant that visibly firms tired under-eyes.

What are the typical concentrations of Caffeine?

Typical use levels are 1% (daily eye serum) · 2-3% (de-puffing eye cream) · 3-5% (anti-fatigue contour). Final levels depend on the formula, target claims, and regulatory limits for your market.

What is the minimum order for a product with Caffeine?

Starting MOQ is 3,000 units (eye cream or serum). You can begin with a private-label formula or customize an ODM base.

What documentation is available for Caffeine?

Cosmetics GMP · MSDS · COA per batch · CPSR support · FDA SGS report

How to work with Caffeine — step by step

1Tell us your product concept and target market through the inquiry form — mention that you want to use this ingredient.
2Our R&D team proposes a base formula and usage level, with a sample in 3–7 days.
3Review the sample for texture, scent, and stability; request adjustments if needed.
4Approve the formula, sign off on packaging, and we run a pilot batch.
5We deliver compliance documentation and ship your first production order.

Products with Caffeine

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Formulating with Caffeine? Check the factory first

An ingredient only becomes a product inside a certified plant. Our cleanroom classification, microbiology lab, SGS-issued GMPC and ISO 22716 certificate numbers, and the transport classification reports for shipping finished goods are all published with their numbers so you can verify them with the issuing bodies.

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MOQ

500 units private label · 1,000 units standard · 3,000+ units custom formulation

Lead time

Samples in 3–7 days; bulk production approx. 20 days after confirmation

Certification

GMPC (SGS-issued): ISO 22716 + US FDA CFSAN · BSCI audited 2026

Factory

3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom · 5,000 m² incl. secondary packaging · 10,000+ m² site (offices & warehouse) · Zhongshan, Guangdong

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