Easy, Rejuvenating DIY Caffeine Eye Serum

Looking for an all-natural skincare solution you can create at home? Say goodbye to dark circles and puffy, tired eyes with this super simple DIY caffeine eye serum made with a simple coffee-infused oil. Just a few drops in the morning will leave you feeling bright and refreshed.

Article Features

• A super simple DIY caffine eye serum you can make at home
• Ingredient notes and step-by-step directions
• Helpful tips and tricks for how to use your serum
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Why This Recipe Works

Dark circles… puffy eyes… when I don’t get enough sleep, it’s pretty easy to tell with a quick glance. My solution: a simple DIY caffeine eye serum! I created this recipe after enjoying the results of another coffee-infused product.

Apparently, dark under-eye circles are hereditary, and I’m sorry to say that I’ve passed the “gift” on to my children as well.  

Dark circles are caused by oxygenated blood pooling beneath the eyes. Being horizontal as you sleep makes it worse – especially if you sleep on your tummy.

So why do some people have worse circles than others? Some people just have thinner skin underneath their eyes than others! Apparently, I’m one of them.

Caffeine applied topically improves circulation and plumps up the skin, diminishing the appearance of the circles.

It also works to bring puffiness down, so this DIY caffeine eye serum going to be your new early-morning best friend! (Besides actual coffee, maybe.)

What You Will Need

Equipment:

• A mason jar with a lid
• Cheesecloth for straining
• A glass bottle with a dropper or roller-ball tip for storage

Ingredients:

• ½ cup ground coffee – Any caffeinated coffee will do – organic is ideal. As a lovely commenter pointed out below, light roast coffee has more caffeine. Alternativley, you can use the option for using coffee essential oils as outlined below.
• ½ cup sweet almond oil – the perfect carrier oil for this serum, but any carrier oil will do.
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil – for added moisture and topical benefits.

Optional add-ons:

• A few drops of vanilla essential oil for anti-aging properties and heavenly scent
• Coffee essential oil, if you’d like to skip infusing your oil yourself
• A steel-tip roller-ball applicator (this cools the eyes and enhances serum absorption)

Step-by-Step Instructions

This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your caffeine and CBD serum. It’s easier than you might think, and you may even find the process meditative!

Step 1 – Infuse your almond oil with coffee

• Add ½ cup of ground coffee to a mason jar.
• Fill the jar with just enough sweet almond oil to cover the coffee grounds. Close the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 4–5 days to allow the oil to absorb the caffeine.

Step 2 – Strain it out

• Using cheesecloth, strain the coffee-infused oil into a clean bowl or jar. Be sure to squeeze out as much of the oil as possible to get every last drop of goodness.

Step 3 – Blend your serum

• Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and ½ teaspoon (or your preferred amount) of CBD oil to the coffee-infused almond oil. Stir until well combined.

Step 4 – Bottle it up!

• Pour your serum into a small glass bottle using a dropper or roller-ball tip. For an extra touch of charm (and continued infusion), toss a couple of coffee beans into the bottle.

Step 5 – Chill it (optional)

• Cold serum feels amazing on puffy eyes! Store it in the fridge to enhance its depuffing effects.

Here’s why these ingredients work so well:

• Applied topically, caffeine improves circulation and reduces inflammation. This is what makes the serum so effective.
• Avocado oil is deeply nourishing an moisturizing – perfect for that delicate skin around the eyes.
• Sweet almond oil is a readily-absorbed carrier oil that helps the other ingredients reach the layers of your skin.

Updated Recipe Notes

This caffeine eye serum recipe has been shared and tested like crazy and it’s been interesting to see the response. Some of you absolutely love it, while some of you have had disappointing results.

Here’s what we’ve learned, dears!

• The way the serum turns out varies drastically depending on the type of coffee used.
• Ashlynn reminded us that “the difference between dark and light roast is caffeine content. Get a light roasted coffee for the most caffeine content!”
• If you don’t strain it enough, you’ll end up with coffee dust in your serum, which marks your skin and defeats the entire purpose of the serum.
• I’m leaving this recipe up, because it is working for so many people! But today I’m going to share an alternative option below. Bonus: It’s actually a lot quicker and easier to make this version, anyway. 😉

Alternative Recipe Option

• 1/2 ounce avocado oil
• 1/2 ounce sweet almond oil
• 8 drops coffee essential oil
• 4 drops vanilla essential oil

You can substitute other carrier oils based on what you have around. Here’s a guide to carrier oils that will help you choose.

To Make: All you need to do is combine the ingredients in a bottle. A glass bottle with a dropper is nice. A roll-tip bottle with a steel ball would help the serum work better, too.

How to Use Your Eye Serum

• Use a small drop (or two) under each eye whenever needed—either first thing in the morning or even at bedtime.
• To apply, use your ring finger, as it’s gentle on the delicate under-eye skin. Gently dab (don’t rub!) the serum in until absorbed.
• If you opted for a roller-ball applicator, roll lightly under each eye for a cooling, soothing sensation.

Notes & Expert Tips

• You don’t have to keep this serum in the fridge for preservation, but it’s not a bad idea: cold is great for puffy eyes, so it’ll enhance the effects.
• If you get your hands on a roller-ball applicator with a steel tip, that would be great for storing your serum. The cool steel would enhance the effects, too.
• You can add a drop of vanilla essential oil your eye serum, if desired. It smells heavenly and adds in anti-aging effects.
• Pair it with your favorite cannabis routine for a full-body moment of self-care. Taking CBD oil alongside using this serum is the ultimate relaxation combo!

If you grind your own coffee beans, using a coarse grind will prevent “coffee dust” from remaining in your serum as it will be easier to strain out.