Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum
Innisfree Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Propanediol
- Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Betaine
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Hydrogenated lecithin
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
- Fragrance
- Panthenol
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Tromethamine
- Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
- Disodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Dextrin
- Theobroma Cacao Extract
- Sorbitan isostearate
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- 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
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | – · 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ceratonia Siliqua Gum | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternativeB · Third-party verified
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.B · Third-party verified
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservativesC · Official source
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.B · Third-party verified
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.B · Third-party verified
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protectionB · Third-party verified
- Hydrogenated lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsionsB · Third-party verified
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.B · Third-party verified
- Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.B · Third-party verified
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific componentsC · Official source
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.B · Third-party verified
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing requiredB · Third-party verified
- Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
- Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flowB · Third-party verified
- Theobroma Cacao Extract
- Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Sorbitan isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.B · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.B · Third-party verified
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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