Innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream

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. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
2. Propanediol
3. Methyl trimethicone
4. Glycerin
5. Stearyl dimethicone
6. Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
7. Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
8. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
9. Tocopherol
10. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
11. Glyceryl polymethacrylate
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Octadecene
14. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15. Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. Hydrogenated lecithin
18. Cholesterol
19. Carbomer
20. Fragrance
21. Dextrin
22. Tromethamine
23. Panthenol
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Glyceryl caprylate
26. Sodium stearoyl glutamate
27. Cetearyl Alcohol
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Sorbitan isostearate
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Cocoa Extract

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl trimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Stearyl dimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

HUMECTANT

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Other ingredients

TocopherolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlyceryl polymethacrylate1,2-HexanediolOctadeceneHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateGlyceryl StearateHydrogenated lecithinCholesterolCarbomerFragranceDextrinTromethaminePanthenolXanthan GumGlyceryl caprylateSodium stearoyl glutamateCetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinSorbitan isostearateSodium HyaluronateCocoa Extract

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Ingredients explained

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Propanediol

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

Methyl trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Glycerin

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

Stearyl dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/modifier for texture. Highly occlusive; use caution in acne-prone skin or if silicone sensitivity is a concern.

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate

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

Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Glyceryl polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Octadecene

Octadecene, mineral oil fraction, thickener and emollient; mineral oil derived.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Glyceryl caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Sodium stearoyl glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

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

Sorbitan isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Cocoa Extract

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