innisfree Green Tea Balancing 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. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Propanediol
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Methyl Trimethicone
6. Glycerin
7. Hydrogenated Poly
8. C14-22 Alcohols
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Squalane
11. Niacinamide
12. Stearic Acid
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. Betaine
15. Palmitic Acid
16. Arachidyl Alcohol
17. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
18. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Silica
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Behenyl Alcohol
22. Glyceryl Caprylate
23. Arachidyl Glucoside
24. Tromethamine
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
28. Sorbitan Isostearate
29. Arginine
30. Aspartic Acid
31. Glutamic Acid
32. Hyaluronic Acid
33. Zinc Pca
34. Gluconolactone
35. Glucose
36. Tocopherol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

EMULSION STABILISING

C14-22 Alcohols

Other ingredients

1,2-HexanediolSqualaneNiacinamideStearic AcidGlyceryl StearateBetainePalmitic AcidArachidyl AlcoholC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSilicaAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBehenyl AlcoholGlyceryl CaprylateArachidyl GlucosideTromethamineDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSorbitan IsostearateArginineAspartic AcidGlutamic AcidHyaluronic AcidZinc PcaGluconolactoneGlucoseTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Propanediol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

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

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Betaine

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

Palmitic Acid

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

Arachidyl Alcohol

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

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

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

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.

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Tocopherol

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

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