Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum versus mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum .
Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on October 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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
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Ingredient Info
innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propanediol • Alcohol • Glycerin • Betaine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Saccharide Isomerate • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sorbitan Olivate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Panthenol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Tromethamine • Ceratonia Siliqua Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Sucrose
Water • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Caffeine • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Gluconate • Parfum • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfuminnisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extractinnisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium Citrateinnisfree Green Tea Seed Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Usage
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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
Reviews
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innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum 26 ingredients
Shalini_483
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.
mCaffeine Green Tea & 15% Vitamin C Face Serum 18 ingredients
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