Caffeine 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
The impulse-buy eye treatment — caffeine-driven depuffing at an entry-friendly price.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs (stock formula) · GMPC + ISO 22716 · US FDA registered
Eye serums are the highest-attachment product in skincare — almost every routine has room for one, and caffeine is its most approachable hero: instantly familiar (everyone knows coffee), mechanically credible (constricts puffiness), and priced for impulse purchase. Western bestseller charts have run a 5% caffeine + EGCG eye serum for years because it delivers a visible morning depuffing effect at an accessible price.
We manufacture this category as a stock private-label base: 5% caffeine with EGCG from green tea, niacinamide for tone, in a fast-absorbing water base that layers under concealer. Roller-ball metal-tip packaging is available — the cooling applicator that turns a good eye serum into a five-star review.
Water-based eye serum · 15/30 ml roller-ball or dropper · morning and night use
Key Actives & Typical Concentrations
All INCI names and concentration ranges below reflect publicly documented formulation practice for this category. Every value is adjustable in your custom build — see the customization section.
| Ingredient (INCI) | Typical Level | Function & Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 5% | Vasoconstrictive depuffing; visibly reduces morning eye bags |
| Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) | 0.5–1% | Green-tea antioxidant; supports the brightening story on dark circles |
| Niacinamide | 2–5% | Fades the look of dark circles and supports the delicate barrier |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | 0.3% | Plumps fine dehydration lines around the eye |
| Peptide complex (optional) | 2% | Upgrades the story to firming for premium tiers |
How We Engineer This Formula
Instant-effect ingredient, daily-habit product
Caffeine delivers something most actives cannot: an effect the user sees within minutes on morning puffiness. That immediacy drives the review velocity that eye products live on — and the small format keeps the price point in impulse territory.
Roller-ball applicator = free perceived value
A metal roller-ball tip adds cooling massage, hygienic dosing and a premium feel at minimal component cost. It is the single highest-ROI packaging upgrade in the eye category, and we stock the components.
Starter SKU that upgrades cleanly
Launch the caffeine base as your entry eye treatment, then add a retinol or peptide eye cream as the premium tier — we manufacture both, so your line ladder stays in one factory with one compliance package.
Manufactured In-House, Documented Per Batch
Eye-zone formulas are ophthalmologically reviewed and batch-documented.
Our factory (Guangdong Kuaiying Biotechnology, license 粤妆20250206) runs GMPC and ISO 22716-certified lines with batch traceability from raw material to carton. Every production order ships with certificate of analysis, stability summary, microbiology report and MoCRA/CPNP-ready documentation.
Customization Options for Your Brand
- Caffeine: 3% (sensitive) / 5% (standard) with EGCG
- Upgrades: peptide complex, vitamin K oxide analog, niacinamide boost
- Applicator: metal roller-ball, ceramic tip, dropper, or squeeze tube
- Sizes: 15 ml (classic) / 30 ml (value) / mini 5 ml for sets
- Claims: ophthalmologist-tested support via partner labs
- Documentation: full dossier incl. eye-area safety notes, MoCRA/CPNP
MOQ & Ordering Tiers
| Order Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Stock formula (5% caffeine + EGCG) | 1,000 pcs / SKU · ready to fill · production in 10–15 days |
| Roller-ball packaging version | 1,000 pcs / SKU · component MOQ applies |
| Full custom ODM | 1,000 pcs / SKU · production in 10–15 days |
| Sampling | 3–5 samples, 5–7 days, cost credited against first order |
Payment terms: 30–50% deposit, balance before shipment. Full quotation within 24 hours of your brief.
MOQ and lead time above are the standard liquid, cream and gel route. The real minimum is set by the manufacturing system rather than the category: surfactant systems (shampoo, body wash) start at 2,000 pcs, stick formats at 3,000, and powders and sheet masks at 5,000 — with longer production runs to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does caffeine actually reduce dark circles?
Caffeine is genuinely effective for puffiness — it constricts the superficial vessels that cause morning eye bags. For dark circles the story is partial: it helps where circles are vascular, less so where they are structural or pigment-driven, which is why our base adds niacinamide for the pigment component.
What MOQ applies to roller-ball packaging?
The stock formula in dropper packaging runs from 1,000 pcs; roller-ball or ceramic-tip components keep the same 1,000 pcs floor; component MOQs, if any, are quoted transparently.
Can I launch a caffeine eye serum and a retinol eye cream together?
Yes — it is the standard two-tier eye shelf: caffeine for mornings and depuffing, retinol cream for nights and lines. We manufacture both and can coordinate a matching design language across the pair.
Is the formula safe for the eye area?
The base is ophthalmologist-review friendly: fragrance-free, low-irritation preservation, and pH-matched to the tear film. We coordinate formal ophthalmological testing through partner labs when your claims need it.
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Further Reading
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Buyer guides for this build
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