Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"innisfree - Green Tea Balancing Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.00% - 3.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Price
The product retails for 24.10$ in the United States.
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Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Designed for combination skin, this nourishing and hydrating serum helps rebalance oil and water ratio inside skin for a healthier and more revitalized complexion.
Source: Yesstyle
Contains humectants (glucose) to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and emollients (hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate) to help soften the skin, but these ingredients are not the most effective.
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Infused with PHA & Zinc PCA which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and excess sebum to leave skin moisturized and supple.
Source: Yesstyle
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Potential irritants
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C14-22 alcohols, Glucose, Althaea officinalis root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Parfum
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- Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics