1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Hydration
innisfree
Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
innisfree
Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
86%
Combination (dry)
86%
Balanced
84%
Combination (oily)
54%
Oily
54%
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23
Ingredients
3
Benefits
0
Actives
A green tea- and amino acid-infused, hydrating cleansing oil that dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and oil-based impurities—without stripping skin
Key Insights
Benefits
3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
Full Ingredients
23 total
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
DECYL COCOATE
C9-12 ALKANE
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE
fragrance/parfum
COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
oryza sativa bran oil
CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
water/aqua/eau
ARGININE
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
PROPANEDIOL
1,2-HEXANEDIOL
ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
About Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil
Overview
Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil is a rich oil cleanser from innisfree, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 17 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Decyl Cocoate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily 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 barrier support, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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
- 4 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
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily 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 8 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 2 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
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.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Isopropyl palmitate
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
Hydration
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)
Hydration
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
15th 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
17th 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
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
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
None
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
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
-
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
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
- Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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)
- 4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Decyl Cocoate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil. 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.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.
6
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
4
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
3
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
3
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
2
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Chelator
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
1
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Hydration
2 scientific references
- Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
- International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Isopropyl palmitate
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Fatty acids, coco, n-decyl esters
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alkanes, C9-12
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient, Surfactant
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
Hydration
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
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
10
Arginine
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-Arginine
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
- Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
- Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
- Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)
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
- Estimated level
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acorus Calamus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus L., Araceae
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
15th 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
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Chelator, pH adjuster
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium metaphosphate
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative
17th 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
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.
fragrance/parfum
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
oryza sativa bran oil
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
water/aqua/eau
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil?
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DECYL COCOATE, C9-12 ALKANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL, ARGININE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT.
How do I use Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil?
-Dispense two to three pumps onto dry, clean palms. -Gently massage onto a dry face in circular motions. -Create a milky lather by adding water. -Rinse fully with lukewarm water. -Follow with a foam cleanser to double cleanse if desired. -Use AM and PM
What skin types is Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil 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 Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil fungal acne safe?
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Decyl Cocoate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil 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.
What can I layer with Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil have?
It lists 17 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil?
innisfree, a brand based in Korea.