Innisfree Green Tea Seed 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. Propanediol
3. Alcohol
4. Glycerin
5. Betaine
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Saccharide Isomerate
8. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
9. Cetearyl Olivate
10. Hydrogenated lecithin
11. Sorbitan Olivate
12. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
13. Fragrance
14. Panthenol
15. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16. Tromethamine
17. Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Dextrin
21. Theobroma Cacao Extract
22. Sorbitan isostearate
23. Citric Acid
24. Sodium Citrate
25. Sucrose

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Saccharide IsomerateCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Cetearyl OlivateHydrogenated lecithinSorbitan OlivateAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerFragrancePanthenolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerTromethamineCeratonia Siliqua GumDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinDextrinTheobroma Cacao ExtractSorbitan isostearateCitric AcidSodium CitrateSucrose

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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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Glycerin

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

Betaine

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Panthenol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.

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

Dextrin

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

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Sorbitan isostearate

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

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.