Review: Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum

 As you probably already know the benefit of green tea for skin. Green tea extract is associated with several skin benefits, it is good for anti-aging and acne-clearing as well. This time, I'll be reviewing this well-known and highly raved product: Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum.



Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum is a moisturising serum with organic Jeju green tea and green tea seed that claims to hydrate your skin from deep within. Unlike the other serums, this is the first skincare product to apply right after facial wash. It helps hold moisture in skin and prevents moisture loss, also help to prepare your skin for your following skin care products to works better and maximized.

THE PACKAGING
It comes in a pumped bottle with a fitted plastic cap which make it easy to close and secure it when travelling.

COST
This product cost IDR 340,000 for 80ml.

TEXTURE AND SCENT
The texture is liquid and lightweight. It doesn't feel sticky upon application and absorbs quickly into skin.

HOW TO USE
Pump a drop of serum into palm and apply it onto your cleansed face and neck. Make sure to use it right after facial wash and before toner. Dap it using fingertips to let it absorbs better.

INGREDIENTS
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Alcohol, Propanediol, Diethyoxyethyl Succinate, Dipropylene, Glycol, Glycerin, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Orchid Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, DL-Panthenol, Betaine, Trehalose, Niacinamide, PEG/PGG-17/6 Copolymer, BIS-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, C12-16 Alcohols, Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Palmitic Acid, Hydogenated Lecithin, Octyldodeceth-16, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

CONCLUSION
Pro
+ Lightweight and absorbs quickly
+ Reasonable price for a serum
+ Not oily at all, suitable for oily skin
+ Free from paraben and mineral oil

Cons

- Contains alcohol and fragrance, caused redness on my skin right after using (I have sensitive skin).

FINAL THOUGHTS

After two weeks trying this product, I didn't see significant change on my skin. I know, it's very short period of time to test out of a product. I found this product feels nice and refreshing applying this product after facial wash. 

WHERE TO GET THIS PRODUCT?

Innisfree will be opening their first store on 24 March 2017 at LG Floor Central Park Mall and at Senayan City two week afterwards. Please save the date, because there will be free gifts in the opening day!

I also received these sheet masks from Innisfree, you know I'm a sheet masks addict. My favorit among these all was anti-aging mask smile line and skin clinic mask [hyaluronic acid].

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Disclaimer:

The product was sent to me for an exchanged for a review. My opinion and review is solely based from my own experience and unbiased.