Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Depuffing Eye Serum for Dark Circles

I decided to order this after reading it as being a ‘miracle for dark circles’. It boasts 5% caffeine which makes it good for brightening the undereye skin, and reducing any puffiness. This is a yellow tinted serum with an almost gel-like consistency which easily absorbs into the skin. I apply this morning and night, even on my eyelids, and always use this before I apply any other skincare products, so it gets the chance to seep right into my skin and work its magic. The dropper is really handy as it allows you to control the exact amount you want - I usually apply 2 drops and gently tap it under my eyes and blend outwards to soak into the skin. If I wear it during the day, I leave it around 5 minutes to set in, before moving on to moisturizer. Honestly, I didn’t see a difference right away, but after a few weeks I do see a slight improvement. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't sit well with makeup, and sometimes I feel it sitting under concealer, so I use it mostly on no makeup days when I can really let it sink into the skin. However, I would recommend trying it, as I feel my under eye area has improved since using this, and I certainly look more awake than before! -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream

I received this product as a gift and kind of knew what I was in for based on ingredients alone. Does it reduce puffiness and the appearance of dark circles, sure; caffeine is a vasoconstrictor and a dehydrating agent. Does it dry out the skin without a really good moisturizer on top (and even so if you overdo it), sure; caffeine is a vasoconstrictor and a dehydrating agent.. It’s an okay product and it mostly serves its purpose but I would only use it occasionally as needed.