isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum

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. Water
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Propanediol
6. Dipropylene Glycol
7. Niacinamide
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Panthenol
10. Hydroxyacetophenone
11. Squalane
12. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
13. Allantoin
14. Carbomer
15. Tromethamine
16. Betaine
17. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
18. Cetearyl Alcohol
19. Epigallocatechin Gallate
20. Glyceryl Stearate SE
21. Adenosine
22. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23. Bacillus Ferment
24. Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
25. Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
26. Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
27. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
28. Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
29. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
30. Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view Featured green tea base with niacinamide and panthenol, using cationic polymers for texture. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol and hydroxyacetophenone. Refreshing texture for oily skin seeking oil control. Factory perspective: High volume of botanical extracts demands consistent extraction processes to preserve antioxidant activity.

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

PanthenolHydroxyacetophenoneSqualaneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerAllantoinCarbomerTromethamineBetainePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCetearyl AlcoholEpigallocatechin GallateGlyceryl Stearate SEAdenosineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateBacillus FermentVigna Radiata Seed ExtractCamellia Japonica Flower ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract

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Ingredients explained

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Panthenol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Betaine

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Epigallocatechin Gallate

Potent water-soluble polyphenol antioxidant <1%; may affect color stability

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Seed extract with proteins and polyphenols for hydration and conditioning.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Camellia extract for skin emollience; typically a minor conditioning ingredient.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract

Brassica sprout extract acting as an emollient skin conditioner to improve texture.

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