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Innisfree

The pure island where clean nature and healthy beauty coexist in harmony. INNISFREE is a natural brand that shares the benefits of nature from the pristine island of Jeju.

  • Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum
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    Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum

    the claim The Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum is a moisturising and nourishing serum containing eco-friendly Jeju fresh green tea and green tea seeds. It claims to deeply hydrate, delivering clear, dewy skin while strengthening the skin barrier for longer lasting moisturisation.     the science Green Tea is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals, reduce inflammation, clear cell damage and repair wrinkles. Rich in Catechins, a group of natural compounds called Polyphenols (EGCG in particular) that protect against UV radiation and environmental stressors, green tea also helps to inhibit collagenase, the enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen, thus promoting skin firmness and elasticity. The formulation…

  • Innisfree Black Green-Tea Cream
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    Innisfree Black Green-Tea Cream

    the claim The Innisfree Black Green-Tea Cream is made from green tea, fermented to boost antioxidant power enabling deeper skin moisturisation and nourishment.     the science Just like the mask that I previously reviewed from the same line, this cream also contains 55% pesticide and chemical free Jeju green tea that has been fermented and matured for 100 days in two stages for maximum skin benefit. Green Tea Extract  is a potent antioxidant source that helps to protect skin from free radical damage, reduce inflammation, clear cell damage and repair wrinkles. When fermented, the effect is increased even further and the green tea takes on a blackened appearance, hence…

  • Innisfree Black Green-Tea Mask
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    Innisfree Black Green-Tea Mask

    the claim The Innisfree Black Green-Tea Mask is made from 55% fermented fresh Jeju green tea leaves to deliver a strong antioxidant effect to nourish the skin for a clear complexion. It provides skin with cooling and soothing effects as well as removing excess dead cells for clean and soft skin.     the science This mask comprises 55% pesticide and chemical free Jeju green tea that has been fermented and matured for 100 days in two stages for maximum skin benefit. Green Tea Extract  is a potent antioxidant source that helps to protect skin from free radical damage, reduce inflammation, clear cell damage and help to repair wrinkles. When…

  • Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Eye Cream
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    Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Eye Cream

    the claim The Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Eye Cream claims to be a complete anti-ageing eye solution. It contains 9 active ingredients from the Jeju Island elixir complex™ to firm and brighten skin and also combat the symptoms of ageing: dryness, wrinkles, flakiness, darkening, blemishes, enlarged pores and reduced elasticity.     the science This concentrated eye cream contains 9 active ingredients from the Jeju Island elixir complex™ said to tighten and brighten the sensitive skin around the eyes. Innisfree fails to identify which 9 extracts are sourced from Korea’s Jeju Island and since I am not familiar with the region’s natural resources, I will simply review this as any…

  • Innisfree Olive Real Power Cream
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    Innisfree Olive Real Power Cream

    the claim The Innisfree Olive Real Power Cream claims to be a deep hydrating cream with Olive Power Activator ᅳ tocopherol, vitamin E, and oleic acid ᅳ that provides powerful moisturization for dry skin to improve skin suppleness and create a moisture barrier.   the science Innsifree has produced an entire range of skincare products using the oil from organically grown Greek olives. Humble squalane is sometimes referred as a “facelift in a bottle” and for good reason. Squalane is comparable to the natural protective moisturiser found in skin and as such our bodies readily synthesize and absorb it without clogging pores. After 30, the amount naturally produced diminishes which…