Innisfree
Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
Innisfree
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WHAT IS IT?
Cleansing foam
FEATURES
Hydrating, moisturizing, whisks away dirt and impurities without overstripping skin
BEST FOR
All skin types, including Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Very Dry
CHECKS
Free of parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, triclosan, tricolcarban, talc, SLS/SLES, coal tar, BHT, synthetic colors, mineral oil, animal products, synthetic fragrances, imidazolidinyl urea, polyacrylamide
Who Is It For?
Women And Men 18+What Does It Help With?
Cleansing HydrationBudget
AffordableHow To Use
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What Innisfree Says
Product Description:
A hydrating cleansing foam with Green Tea and a moisturizing Amino Acid Complex that whisks away dirt and impurities without overstripping skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-22, Fragrance / Parfum, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sodium Metaphosphate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Key Ingredients
Green Tea Water, Amino Acid Complex (blend of arginine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid)
Ingredients Details
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glyceryl Stearate
Common Name(s): Glycerol monostearate,gms,glycerin monostearate
CAS Number: 31566-31-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides o/w emulsification with emolliency and skin feel improvement from a natural glycerol ester.
Why It's Used: Standard cosmetic monoglyceride emulsifier โ widely used for o/w cream formation with clean, natural-origin credentials and good sensory profile.
How It Works: Monoglyceride structure (one fatty acid + glycerol) provides amphiphilic hlb ~3-4 for o/w emulsification when combined with higher hlb co-emulsifiers. forms alpha-gel lamellar structure with water for emulsion stabilization. direct skin conditioning via fatty acid film.
Typically Found In: Creams,lotions,moisturizers โ standard in o/w emulsions
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ monoglyceride emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from vegetable glycerol and stearic acid
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glyceryl stearate's alpha-gel lamellar phase formation (distinguishable by x-ray crystallography from beta crystalline phase) provides superior emulsion stability compared to its beta crystalline form. the alpha-gel phase creates a viscoelastic network that resists droplet coalescence โ the fundamental mechanism behind gms's long use as a reliable primary emulsifier.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycol Distearate
Common Name(s): Glycol distearate,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycol distearate has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,glycol distearate technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Lauric Acid
Common Name(s): Dodecanoic acid,coconut fatty acid,laurostearic acid
CAS Number: 0143-07-07
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antimicrobial c12 fatty acid activity against p. acnes and skin pathogens alongside emollient conditioning.
Why It's Used: Antimicrobial emollient with documented anti-acne activity through p. acnes membrane disruption โ the primary antimicrobial fatty acid in human breast milk and coconut oil.
How It Works: C12 chain length is optimal for antimicrobial fatty acid activity: long enough for membrane insertion but short enough for effective disruption. disrupts p. acnes lipid membrane. converts to monolaurin (antimicrobial monoglyceride) via skin esterases. low melting point (44ยฐc) provides liquid-phase emolliency above skin temperature.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antimicrobial skin care,coconut-based products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ c12 medium chain fatty acid
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from coconut (cocos nucifera)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 4/5 โ moderate to high comedogenic potential
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Lauric acid's antimicrobial activity against p. acnes (ic50 ~1ฮผg/ml) exceeds benzoyl peroxide's ic50 (~50ฮผg/ml) by approximately 50-fold in in vitro studies, making it one of the most potent naturally occurring anti-p. acnes compounds. its high comedogenicity rating (4/5) presents the paradox of a powerful anti-acne active in a comedogenic vehicle โ limiting its practical anti-acne formulation use.
Last Verified: Cosing database,nakatsuji et al. lauric acid anti-acne study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12