Right after cleansing, skin starts to feel tight. A first-step serum is there to fill that gap lightly, and the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum fills it with green tea leaf extract instead of plain water. This guide covers what it does for skin, who it suits and what to check before using it.
In short, it tops up the water your skin loses after cleansing. It does two jobs.
Green tea leaf extract carries antioxidants such as catechins and is known for calming and smoothing skin. There are no whitening or anti-wrinkle functional ingredients here, and no acids or retinoids. Think of it as a hydrating first step that fits any routine rather than a serum aimed at one concern.
Most serums start with water. Here green tea leaf extract comes first on the list and water appears much later, so the "green tea instead of water" claim matches the ingredient list.
That does not change the formula completely, since an extract is mostly water too. Read it as a base of water carrying green tea compounds. The leaf supplies the water and the seed supplies the oil, so one plant covers both.
Two ingredients are worth noting. Alcohol sits near the front of the list to make the texture absorb quickly, so if alcohol has stung you before, try a small amount first. It also contains fragrance. On the plus side, there are no parabens, silicones or mineral oil.
Apply a thin layer right after cleansing, before or after toner, and seal with cream. With no acids or retinoids it is easy to use morning and night, and in the morning finish with sunscreen. To see how your own serum is made, analyze it with the button below.
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VERIFIED DUPES
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