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Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream

face moisturizer

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
60%
Combination (dry)
60%
Balanced
90%
Combination (oily)
80%
Oily
80%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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A daily moisturizing cream with Green Tea, Hyaluronic Acid, and squalane to help deeply hydrate and strengthen skin's moisture barrier.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

3
Microplastic
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

44 total
water / aqua / eau PROPANEDIOL GLYCERIN STEARYL DIMETHICONE METHYL TRIMETHICONE PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE SQUALANE HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE CARBOMER HYDROGENATED LECITHIN CHOLESTEROL GLYCERYL STEARATE TROMETHAMINE SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT LYSATE HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) ALLANTOIN SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL CETEARYL ALCOHOL XANTHAN GUM GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE BUTYLENE GLYCOL ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT MADECASSOSIDE LACTIC ACID AHA DEXTRIN theobroma cacao extract HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED EXTRACT CERAMIDE NP Ceramides TOCOPHEROL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

About Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream

Overview

Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream is a lightweight moisturizer from innisfree, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 41 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate and Hyaluronic Acid.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Allantoin and Madecassoside.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol and Panthenol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, 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. 3 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 7 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 21 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Propanediol

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Glycerin

2nd 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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Methyl Trimethicone

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydration
Squalane

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Hydrogenated Lecithin

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
Cholesterol

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
Glyceryl Stearate

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Soothing
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

21st 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

Hydration Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (7)

Supporting ingredients (34)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Propanediol Glycerin Stearyl Dimethicone Methyl Trimethicone Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate Glyceryl Polymethacrylate 1,2-hexanediol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Squalane Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Carbomer Hydrogenated Lecithin Cholesterol Glyceryl Stearate Tromethamine Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Allantoin Sodium Metaphosphate Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Cetearyl Alcohol Xanthan Gum Glyceryl Caprylate Butylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Sorbitan Isostearate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Madecassoside Dextrin Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract Tocopherol Phytosphingosine

What is and is not in it

Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.

Contains

  • Silicones

    Stearyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Microplastics

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Facial oils

    Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 41 ingredients on the label.

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

10
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

9
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd 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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Stearyl Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, me stearyl

Silicone
4 Methyl Trimethicone Solvent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
5 Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydration
6 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids

7 Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol

Synthetic polymer
8 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

Microplastic
10 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
11 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
12 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

13 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
14 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
15 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
16 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
17 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

18 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration
19 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Current Issues in Molecular Biology, January 2024, pages 513-526
  • Microorganisms, July 2023, pages 1-24
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2023, pages 83-94
  • Molecules, March 2021, pages 1-11
20 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
21 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

21st 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

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
22 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

22nd 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)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
23 Sodium Metaphosphate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium metaphosphate

24 Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

25 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
26 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

27 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
28 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
29 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

29th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
30 Sorbitan Isostearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

31 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
32 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
33 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

33rd 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

Anti-Aging Soothing
34 Lactic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, pH adjuster

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2020, pages 116-126
  • International Journal of Dermatology, March 2019, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2018, pages 491-497
  • International Journal of Dermatology, September 2018, ePublication
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Dental Association, April 2016, pages 255-263
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • The Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, pages 16-22
35 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
36 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
37 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
38 Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

39 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
40 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

40th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
41 Phytosphingosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

water / aqua / eau theobroma cacao extract sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream?

PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, SQUALANE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, CARBOMER, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, TROMETHAMINE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT LYSATE, HYALURONIC ACID, PANTHENOL, ALLANTOIN, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, MADECASSOSIDE, LACTIC ACID, DEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, TOCOPHEROL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE.

What are the active ingredients in Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream?

HYALURONIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LACTIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, CERAMIDE NP.

How do I use Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream?

- After serum, smooth a dime-sized amount onto face and neck. - Gently pat for better absorption. - Use AM & PM. - Follow with sunscreen in the AM

What skin types is Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream good for sensitive 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.

Is Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream fungal acne safe?

7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream while pregnant?

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.

Is Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Stearyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane.

What can I layer with Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream have?

It lists 41 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream?

innisfree, a brand based in Korea.

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innisfree
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