We put the Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum with Green Tea Seed to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.
For this review, I got to combine two of my great beauty loves: K-beauty and serums. The product in question? Innisfree's Intensive Hydrating Serum with Green Tea Seed—an iconic beauty buy with legions of loyal fans around the world.
With claims to hydrate, soothe, and soften the skin, this serum is one of those products that’s easy to integrate into your routine. There’s no acids or retinol, just simple ingredients and a whole lot of skin nourishment. And as someone who’s very prone to dehydration, I welcomed it into my bathroom with open arms.
If you’re on the hunt for something like it, or simply want to know a little more about one of the internet’s most-hyped products, keep reading for my detailed review of Innisfree's Green Tea Seed Serum.
Best for: Normal, combination, and oily skin types, or anyone who loves products that are lightweight and quickly absorbed.
Uses: As a hydrating serum, morning and night.
Potential irritants: Fragrance
Hero ingredients: Green tea extract, green tea seed oil, and panthenol.
Price: $27
About the brand: Innisfree is a Korean beauty brand owned by conglomerate Amorepacific. The brand's skincare is powered by ingredients found on Jeju Island, Korea, taking a natural approach to addressing skin concerns.
About My Skin: Normal, but prone to dehydration
While not categorically dry, my skin is definitely prone to dehydration, especially in the winter months. I’m also no stranger to the occasional breakout, so I prefer my skincare routine to be hydrating and soothing, but not heavy or too occlusive.
I also love treating my skin with a lightweight hydrating serum (forever chasing that plump, bouncy finish), so I had high hopes for the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum.
The Ingredients: Green tea, reimagined
As the name would have you believe, the hero ingredient of this serum is green tea, but interestingly, it’s a little different from the stuff we drink. Grown organically on Jeju Island off the coast of Korea, the special plant breed is grown not for taste, but because of its skincare benefits.
Essentially, the leaves are pulled from the plant stem, steamed for 30 seconds, then pressed. The extract is then stabilized and purified so it’s as potent as possible. Full of amino acids and antioxidants, this blend is what goes into the serum, along with green tea seed oil, resulting in a formulation that’s soothing and hydrating.
There’s also glycerin and panthenol (vitamin B5) to further hydrate and restore barrier function, making for a gentle, well-rounded serum that’s great for most skin types.
