1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
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Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
face serum
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face serum
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Take the skin testA brightening serum with Vitamin C and enzymes from Green Tea that helps fade dark spots + post-breakout marks for a more even-toned complexion.
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum is a lightweight serum from innisfree, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 30 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Panthenol.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Gluconolactone.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Allantoin, Madecassoside and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Glutathione.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it. 6 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dextrin
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 30 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Dissolves and carries everything else
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dextrin
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium metaphosphate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cycloheptapentylose
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Proteinase
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Achillea Millefolium Extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of the yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, polymer with tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT LYSATE, SQUALANE, DEXTRIN, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TROMETHAMINE, XANTHAN GUM, GLUCONOLACTONE, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, ALLANTOIN, HYALURONIC ACID, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, CYCLODEXTRIN, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MADECASSOSIDE, PROTEASE, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, GLUTATHIONE, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, BETA-CAROTENE.
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE.
-After cleanser + toner and before cream, take a few drops and smooth evenly onto entire face and neck. -Gently pat in for better absorption. -Use AM and PM. -Layer with sunscreen in the AM.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 30 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
innisfree, a brand based in Korea.
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