[ KAINE ] Caffetinal Cream 50ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: Skin dealing with fine lines and reduced elasticity, morning puffiness and dull complexion (sensitive skin may need an adjustment period)

PERFECT FOR: When fine lines, reduced elasticity, and morning puffiness are on your mind, and you want a dual-certified retinal cream

AM: Morning or evening: apply thinly as the final skincare step. Use a small amount 1-2 times a week for the first 1-2 weeks to adjust, then gradually increase frequency. Sunscreen is essential during daytime use or while using retinal.

PM: A yellow-tinted, richly nourishing, deeply hydrating cream that absorbs smoothly with no stickiness. Fragrance-free.

Stabilised Retinal 300ppm (0.03%), Pure Caffeine 2%, Panthenol 1%, Niacinamide & Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Extract & Fig Extract & Squalane

- Retinal (300ppm/0.03%): a vitamin A ingredient with faster conversion and greater stability than retinol, easing fine lines and improving texture and elasticity
- Caffeine (2%): supports micro-circulation and eases puffiness while polyphenol antioxidants improve dull skin tone
- Panthenol (1%), Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fig Extract & Squalane: strengthen the skin barrier for deep hydration and calming, while a special airless container prevents oxidation of light- and oxygen-sensitive retinal for stable efficacy

Dual-Certified, a Retinal + Caffeine Airless Cream

KAINE's Caffetinal Cream. A stabilised 300ppm concentration of retinal, with faster conversion and greater stability than retinol, eases fine lines, while 2% pure caffeine supports micro-circulation to ease puffiness and dull tone. A special airless container prevents oxidation of retinal for stable efficacy. Dual-functional cosmetic reported to Korea's MFDS for whitening and wrinkle improvement.

A dual-certified cream protecting retinal's stability with an airless container.

PICK NO.3 RATING
WRINKLE: 5/5
BRIGHTENING: 5/5


WHY WE PICKED IT: Genuine dual whitening/wrinkle MFDS certification, combined with an airless container design protecting retinal's stability, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Dual-functional cosmetic reported to Korea's MFDS for whitening and wrinkle improvement, passed hypoallergenic skin testing, French EVE VEGAN certified.

SAFETY NOTES: Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Given the vitamin A derivative (retinal) content, consult a doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid combining with high-concentration AHA/BHA exfoliants or high-concentration vitamin C (alternate-day use recommended), and sunscreen is essential for outings.

GLOBAL SALES: On sale via Olive Young Global and the official store (sales figures not confirmed).

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Despite being a retinal product it causes minimal irritation, and the caffeine blend satisfies for puffiness and elasticity care, with an airless pump keeping it hygienic to the last drop."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed (50ml).

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Betaine, Vinyl Dimethicone, Caffeine (2%), Methyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol (1%), Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bergamot Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Retinal (300ppm), Silica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglycerin-3, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (50ml (1.69 fl. oz.))

Q. Is it certified for whitening and wrinkles?
A. Yes, it's completed dual-functional cosmetic reporting to Korea's MFDS for whitening and wrinkle improvement.

Q. Can pregnant women use it?
A. Given the retinal (vitamin A derivative) content, it's not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and a doctor consultation is needed before use.

Q. Why is the airless container good?
A. It prevents oxidation of light- and oxygen-sensitive retinal, maintaining stable efficacy.

Q. Can I use it with AHA/BHA?
A. We recommend avoiding combining it with high-concentration AHA/BHA or high-concentration vitamin C, and using them on alternate days instead.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Fine lines and reduced elasticity, morning puffiness and dull complexion (sensitive skin may need an adjustment period)

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use given the retinal content; sensitive skin should build up gradually with an adjustment period.