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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum versus innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule .

Last updated on January 22, 2024. Published on August 07, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (7)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 17.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

46% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
69% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 6 ratings
Hydrating (1)
Isabelle_378's avatar

Isabelle_378

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Feels hydrating without having to put on moisturizer, didn’t break me out.

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Shalini_483

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Good, but caused irritation and itchiness.
It's good to reduce the pores, made my skin soft and supple, also reduced dullness. But I'm concerned...

Good, but caused irritation and itchiness.
It's good to reduce the pores, made my skin soft and supple, also reduced dullness. But I'm concerned about one thing, it has caused irritation on my skin, mainly near my eyebrows, tiny little bumps have developed on my forehead, caused redness and extremely itchy feeling.

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 35 ingredients

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