innisfree Balancing Cream With Green Tea

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
7. Cyclohexasiloxane
8. Hydrogenated Poly
9. C14-22 Alcohols
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Arachidyl Alcohol
12. Stearic Acid
13. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Palmitic Acid
16. Betaine
17. Behenyl Alcohol
18. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
19. Arachidyl Glucoside
20. Sodium Polyacrylate
21. Carbomer
22. Fragrance
23. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
24. Hydrogenated Polydecene
25. Tromethamine
26. Disodium Edta
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
29. Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
30. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
31. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
32. Orchid Extract
33. Myristic Acid
34. Ppg-5-Laureth-5
35. Lauric Acid
36. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
37. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
38. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
39. Citrus Tangerina Extract
40. Lactic Acid
41. Ascorbic Acid
42. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Green tea balancing cream with cyclomethicone and ester base, enriched with tea tree and citrus extracts. Uses carbomer and sodium polyacrylate for gel thickening, bypassing traditional preservatives. Suitable for combination skin. Factory view: blending volatile silicones with high-molecular gels risks separation; precise temperature and shear control during emulsification are vital for stability.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl EthylhexanoatePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateCyclohexasiloxane

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

Other ingredients

C14-22 Alcohols1,2-HexanediolArachidyl AlcoholStearic AcidButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl StearatePalmitic AcidBetaineBehenyl AlcoholC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideArachidyl GlucosideSodium PolyacrylateCarbomerFragranceTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterHydrogenated PolydeceneTromethamineDisodium EdtaEthylhexylglycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractOrchid ExtractMyristic AcidPpg-5-Laureth-5Lauric AcidCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractCitrus Tangerina ExtractLactic AcidAscorbic AcidCitric Acid

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Camellia leaf extract providing skin conditioning and antioxidant support; gentle with no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Orchid Extract

Orchid extract, moisturizing; efficacy varies by species, standardized extract preferred.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Ppg-5-Laureth-5

Not decoded yet

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract

Bergamot extract with citrus scent; phototoxic risk, best avoided in leave-on products exposed to sun.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Citrus Tangerina Extract

Rich in VC and citrus scent; brightening/conditioning; check photosensitivity.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

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