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Madagascar Green Coffee Bean

Madagascar Green Coffee Bean is an antioxidant-rich extract sourced from unroasted coffee beans grown in Madagascar. Prized in skincare for its high levels of chlorogenic acids and natural caffeine, it helps to brighten, tone and protect the skin from environmental stressors. It is a popular ingredient in UK serums, eye creams and firming moisturisers.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics, Madagascar Green Coffee Bean extract functions as a potent antioxidant and energising agent. Its naturally high chlorogenic acid content helps neutralise free radicals while the caffeine content supports microcirculation and reduces the appearance of puffiness. When incorporated into creams and serums it delivers a brightening and toning effect, helping skin look more awake and refined without irritation.

Key benefits

  • Antioxidant protection against environmental damage
  • Helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles
  • Brightens and evens skin tone
  • Supports firmer-looking skin
  • Boosts microcirculation for a more radiant complexion
  • Lightweight toning effect suitable for eye and face formulas

Best for

dull skin, mature skin, tired-looking skin, combination skin, normal skin

Where it comes from

Madagascar Green Coffee Bean comes from the unroasted seeds of the Coffea arabica plant cultivated in the highland regions of Madagascar. The green beans are cold-pressed or extracted to preserve their high levels of chlorogenic acids and natural caffeine before being refined for cosmetic use.

Products with Madagascar Green Coffee Bean

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Madagascar Green Coffee Bean than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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