Caffeine for sensitive skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Caffeine suit sensitive skin? Used in eye formulas for the look of puffiness and shadow. What it does for sensitive skin, when to use it (AM), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Caffeine good for sensitive skin?
The workhorse of eye products. Caffeine constricts surface vessels temporarily, which softens the look of puffiness and shadow for a few hours — a real, genuinely short-lived effect, which is why it belongs in your morning routine.
Why it suits sensitive skin
- Used in eye formulas for the look of puffiness and shadow
- Also acts as a mild antioxidant on skin
💡 How to use: AM · patch-test and introduce gradually.
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General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.