IOPE PDRN Caffeine Shot Ampoule 30ml
A Lactobacillus ferment lysate is the first entry, ahead of water, with Niacinamide fifth, Caffeine seventh and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 further down. A 30 ml ampoule, the most concentrated bottle in a routine. Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Congested skinUneven textureDehydrated skinSensitive skin
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Caffeine in an ampouleRoutines that want Caffeine and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the ampoule step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Caffeine ampoule sold on Korean shelves
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Key benefits
- Caffeine, the active this ampoule is built around
- Niacinamide and Adenosine on the same list, actives
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 on the same list, a peptide
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate on the same list, a ferment
- Tocopherol and Beta-Glucan further down the same list
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract and Arginine further down the same list
Key actives
Caffeineactive
Caffeine constricts small blood vessels near the surface, which is why eye products use it for the look of puffiness and shadow. It is water soluble and works only while it is on the skin. The name on the box points at it, and it is named seventh on this ampoule's own ingredient list.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. The panel names it fifth on this ampoule's list, beside Caffeine.
Adenosineactive
Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated. It is named fifteenth on this ampoule's list, alongside Caffeine.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11peptide
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 is a four-amino-acid peptide used for the look of firmness, and it is the usual partner to acetyl tetrapeptide-9. It is named twenty-eighth on this ampoule's list, alongside Caffeine.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysateferment
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is the ferment with the bacterial cells broken open, so their contents are in the formula too. It is a conditioning ferment used in barrier-focused products. The panel names it first on this ampoule's list, beside Caffeine.
How to use
- After toner, before moisturizer.
- Apply a few drops over the face.
- Follow with a moisturizer.
Where does this ampoule go in my routine?
After toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening. Anything thinner than an ampoule goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Caffeine and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market ampoule or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Caffeine and all. We match this ampoule to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Caffeine?
Niacinamide, Adenosine and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11. The order they are printed in on this ampoule's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Caffeine sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tocopherol and Beta-Glucan.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
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How it works
The PDRN Caffeine Shot Ampoule is a 30ml ampoule, used after toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening. The active it is built around is Caffeine, named seventh on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Adenosine and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Caffeine stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the ampoule format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the ampoule IOPE sells in Korea, Caffeine and all.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this ampoule on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Caffeine on the list.
- Introduce this ampoule on its own for the first week, so anything your skin does is traceable to the Caffeine rather than to three changes at once.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula ampoule from IOPE, 30ml formulated with Caffeine and Niacinamide, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
It has also been proven that caffeine stimulates lipolysis, which Lupo et al postulated may contribute to improvements in lower eyelid sagging and puffiness.
Stacey J. PilkingtonDO, Azeal Dermatology Institute, The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology Peptides can be anti-inflammatory, and chronic inflammation damages the tissue in your skin.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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