Afterdark | Inhuman "Face Melter" | Pixie Dust

Afterdark Inhuman Face Melter is a true high-stim pre-workout designed around one clear philosophy: deliver a hard-hitting central nervous system experience without abandoning the performance backbone that separates real pre-workouts from glorified energy drinks. This formula is not pump-first and it is not beginner-friendly. It is a stim-dominant training formula that still gives you meaningful nitric oxide support, fatigue buffering, osmotic support, and cognitive reinforcement so the workout feels explosive rather than sloppy.

The performance base starts with 4,500mg of L-citrulline malate 2:1. Because a 2:1 malate yields roughly 3g actual L-citrulline, this lands below the 6-8g pure citrulline range most strongly supported in performance literature, but it is still a useful dose for promoting arginine availability and downstream nitric oxide production. The practical effect is better blood flow, improved nutrient delivery, and a more noticeable pump than stim-heavy formulas that skip pump support entirely. Beta-alanine is dosed at 4,000mg, which is above the standard 3.2g daily clinical benchmark. That matters because beta-alanine works through muscle carnosine loading, and carnosine buffers hydrogen ions that accumulate during hard sets. Translation: less early acid burn, more repeat efforts, and better performance in high-rep, high-volume work over consistent use. Taurine at 1,000mg sits right at the bottom of the evidence-based range and supports cellular hydration, calcium handling, and neuromuscular function. It also pairs well with caffeine and sodium to help maintain training output when the stimulant side of the formula ramps up.

The energy and focus system is where this product earns its identity. Three caffeine sources are included: caffeine anhydrous, dicaffeine malate, and micro-encapsulated caffeine. Exact amounts are not fully disclosed, which means total caffeine cannot be precisely verified from the label, but available context suggests a very high-stim profile. Formulation-wise, that creates a layered effect: fast onset from anhydrous caffeine, smoother extension from malate-bound caffeine, and longer tail support from the micro-encapsulated source. Theobromine HCl at 250mg adds a longer-lasting methylxanthine effect with smoother stimulation and bronchodilatory/vascular crossover. L-tyrosine at 500mg supports catecholamine synthesis under acute stress; this is below the high bodyweight-scaled doses used in stress-performance studies, but still directionally useful in a formula built around intense sympathetic activation. L-theanine is included at 50mg, which is below the typical 100-400mg range seen in research, so its smoothing effect will be modest rather than dominant. Huperzine A at 200mcg is a meaningful nootropic dose for acetylcholine preservation and the locked-in, single-task focus many users notice in hard pre-workouts.

The thermogenic and stimulant complex is aggressive: a powerful stimulant matrix, eria jarensis at 200mg, and a high-octane adrenergic stack drive the mood elevation, urgency, and “switch flipped” feel this formula is clearly chasing. These ingredients are a major reason this product feels more like a stim-junkie pre than a mainstream sports performance formula.

On transparency, this is partially disclosed rather than fully transparent. Many key actives are openly dosed, which is a plus, but the stimulant core is not completely quantified because the caffeine sources and D-ribose amounts are undisclosed. That is better than a fully hidden proprietary blend, but still limits precision. Day 1, expect tingles, rising body heat, fast-building alertness, appetite suppression, and a strong sense of urgency. Over 2-4 weeks, the biggest cumulative shift comes from beta-alanine loading: more tolerance to repeated hard efforts and less “shut down” during brutal volume work.

How to Use Afterdark | Inhuman | 21 Servings for Optimal Results