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MoisturizingGlucose, Althaea officinalis root extract + 3 moreNot delivered
“Designed for combination skin, this nourishing and hydrating serum helps rebalance oil and water ratio inside skin for a healthier and more revitalized complexion.”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Infused with PHA & Zinc PCA which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and excess sebum to leave skin moisturized and supple.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Althaea officinalis root extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract86.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPropanediol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~6.8–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.7%
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideC14-22 alcohols~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsGlucose~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAlthaea officinalis root extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.6–1.4%
Water~0.4–0.95%
Carbomer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.55%
Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient 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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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| innisfreeGreen Tea Balancing LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseSoon Jung Barrier Intensive Cream | Dr. BrandtDark Spots No More Triple Acid Spot Minimising Concentrate | NEEDLYpH Balancing Essence Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $11.50 | $62.42 | $18.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "innisfree - Green Tea Balancing Lotion - K-Beauty Australia" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycerin and zinc pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
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.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 19.80A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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