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Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum
Innisfree utilizes a proprietary 'Beauty Green Tea' strain specifically bred for skin hydration rather than consumption. This serum combines tea water, tea seed oil, and a 5-type hyaluronic acid complex for deep hydration and antioxidant protection.
Quality & Materials
Contains 100% fresh green tea water. The 'Beauty Green Tea' ingredient is rich in 16 different amino acids. Includes a 'Nano-capsuled' hyaluronic acid for better penetration.
Evidence & Testing
AmorePacific (parent company) has published extensive internal and external research on the Jeju green tea's moisturizing factors and its ability to strengthen the skin barrier.
Brand Transparency
Sourcing is very transparent regarding the Jeju Island origin, though the exact percentages of some 'seed oil' components are proprietary.
Value Assessment
Standard 80ml size is larger than typical 30ml serums, offering better value per ounce for a high-quality botanical formula.
Why Not Alternatives?
While other K-beauty brands use generic green tea, Innisfree owns their organic tea gardens on Jeju Island, ensuring a vertical supply chain and freshness that prevents polyphenol degradation.
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