There are some brands which we all associate with one product, for example for many people Innisfree reminds of Green Tea Seed Serum. It's one of the best sellers of the brand, but the Green Tea series isn't the only tea series created by Innisfree. Meet Innisfree Black Tea Synergy Duo Set - an antioxidant series to prevent aging and fight free radical damage.
I'm a huge fan of tea, and I swear, you're most likely to see me with a cup of tea or matcha than coffee. Even if matcha is gaining popularity in Europe, I still feel like that rare kind of human who loves to drink matcha not because it's trendy, but because it works better for me than coffee. Drinking tea can be super helpful if you want to keep your weight or lose some weight, but if it comes to skin tea can have many amazing properties. We mostly use green tea for its antioxidant properties. As you probably already know antioxidants are helping us to fight free radicals - the bad guys.
Even if tea in skincare hides under the name Camellia Sinensis, the type of tea or even the place where it comes from, the way tea extract is prepared can have a significant role in how the ingredient will react with the skin, for example, Centella from Madagascar is told to contain way more Madecassoside and Asiaticoside than Centella from other places. Black tea acts a bit differently than Green Tea since they have bit different amounts of certain substances like riboflavin.
About Innisfree
Innisfree is a Korean brand founded in 2000, this brand belongs to Amore Pacific. Their products are based on natural ingredients from Jeju - now you know why some series contain the words 'Jeju'. They have a good recycling program, unfortunately, it doesn't work in Europe - but if you live in Korea or any other country where Innisfree has a shop you can probably leave the empty bottle there. Innisfree has arrived in US and Europe lately. Their Green Tea Serum is one of the best-selling products. In 2021 Innisfree released the retinol formula. I'm a fan of Innisfree campaigns - especially upcycling beauty which I hope to share with you soon.
One thing which I have to notice, Amore Pacific is an owner of many amazing beauty brands like Hera, Laneige, Sulwhasoo, illiyoon and more. Moreover, Amore Pacific is an owner of Vital Beautie which is an inner beauty brand created by AP. I'm not a fan of supplements, but Vital Beautie has some products for slimming that contain green tea - I'm so old that I remember when Sephora in Poland promoted some green tea solution to help with sleeping - I was a child back then, but my cousin who was staying with us used to drink lots of green tea, and that's how I remember this ad. It has more sense why Innisfree has the Green Tea and Black Tea series when I tell you that Amore Pacific is also a mother company of O'sulloc - a premium tea brand.
By the way, O'Sulloc tea has an amazing aesthetic, and I'm super sad that it's hard to get this tea in Europe - even if this trend is changing a bit since you can already buy many Korean products - not only Kbeauty but also Korean food. I was surprised that Yuja tea and Buldak-flavoured noodles are available at local shops. Innisfree Black Tea series also came to Europe, but Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence is not available here.
What's inside Innisfree Black Tea Synergy Duo Set?
I love how Innisfree is focused on recycling - the Black Tea Synergy Duo Set comes in a paper box. Inside you can find an Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence 75ml - it's not a full-size product since full-size essence has 145ml. The next product in the box is a full-size Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule (30ml) - in some countries, Innisfree sells a size-up version (50ml). We get three miniature products in this set - miniature essence (10ml) and ampoule (15ml) + Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream (10ml).
Innisfree Black Tea Series
This series might look a bit different depending on the country. Cream and Ampoule seem to be most common in every place that Innisfree is available, in some countries even Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence is available. In South Korea, Innisfree also sells Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule Mask, Black Tea Youth Enhancing Skin - it's nothing else than Toner since in Korea many watery toners are sold as skin. If that's not enough, you can also try Black Tea Youth Enhancing Lotion. There's even Black Tea Perfumed Body & Hair Mist. I see that in Malaysia, Black Tea Youth Enhancing Eye Cream and Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule Mist are available as well.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence - Packaging
I adore the solid glass bottle of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence. It looks magnificent. Thankfully, I didn't do an accidental drop test, but the bottle fits my hand great. Yes, I like it if the bottle of essence is comfortable. The amount is ideal since it makes the bottle less heavy. I believe the cap is plastic.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence - Texture & Scent
At first, I didn't feel any scent, but Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence smells like... tea! The texture looks like tea as well so it's better not to prank your friends with this essence since they might not see the difference between tea and Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence. The scent and colour of this essence are natural.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence - Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ectoin, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Glutathione, Mannitol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Sorbic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Water hides in a cosmetic product under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skincare needs to fit some standards. It should be clean and free from minerals, microorganisms or other substances. Usually, water makes up the majority of the content of the product. Propanediol is also known as natural glycol - an alternative for propylene glycol. Propanediol is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties. It makes the product smooth to touch. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Its origin can be natural or synthetic - depending on the product. It protects TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and naturally occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs - natural moisturizing factors. It's practical in haircare. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 - a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with problems like wrinkles, acne, skin texture, and enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger. It might be handy in cellulite treatments. Do you want to fight pigmentation or uneven skin? Try to mix niacinamide with Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid or Retinol. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative - it protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin, and it has no unpleasant effects on your epidermis. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an antioxidant with enormous popularity and use. You can use it as a moisturizer for both dry and oily skin or as an acne treatment due to its antibacterial properties. Maybe you fight with wrinkles, and you need support? It's an antioxidant, and it can repair your skin after the damage made by UV light (since UVA is helping your skin in aging) and free radicals. Even sensitive skin is a fan of this soothing humectant. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the adenosine's roles in our bodies is being a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production. At the same time, it speeds up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In haircare, adenosine can help with hair loss. Dextrin is an ingredient that we usually associate with moisture. Ectoin is a product of the fermentation process - it comes from microorganisms, and it's an amino acid with antioxidant properties. Ectoin prevents your skin from oxidative stress created by UV radiation or blue light. It has moisturizing properties.
Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that everyone knows, and lately, European brands seem to be obsessed with it. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skin, and people usually think it's a wonderful moisturizer - the answer to dry skin. We have to remember that HA in skincare comes in a few different forms - a low molecule or high molecule, the smaller the molecule is, the easier the penetration of the product. Usually, low molecule HA costs more, and you can barely even see the product with HA and information on the molecular weight of the Hyaluronic Acid. Some people might get reactions to HA - my skin gets dehydrated when I use HA serums, and sometimes I have to deal with redness or even acne after using HA serums, but acne, redness, skin sensitivity, and other reactions to the skin are personal. One product can work for you, but it won't work for your friend - same with ingredients. Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether is a form of Vitamin C. This form is very stable. It's an antioxidant and skin brightening ingredient. It stimulates collagen (type I and III) and elastin production. EAE helps with PIE & PIH pigmentation - this form shows the best effects on pigmentation and post-UV-exposure skin discolouration. It's better to use Vitamin C during the morning routine because it boosts the efficiency of sunscreen. We consider EAE the most stable form of vitamin C in skincare, and this version is suitable for sensitive skin. It's good to mix it with niacinamide and vitamin E. This form has weak points - it's not cheap. Glutathione is an antioxidant with rising popularity. This ingredient is very popular in countries like the Philippines as a skin whitening substance. You can use it on the skin, but you can find some clinics that offer oral treatments or injections. I would recommend staying away from injections (not only Glutathione injections) and being careful with supplements/oral treatments. Glutathione should help you with pigmentation and melasma. I think you can find better ingredients and treatments than Glutathione ones to brighten the pigmentation. Mannitol is a sugar, and sugars in skincare have moisturizing properties.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract or Baker's Yeast is a moisturizing yeast extract. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps with the penetration of active ingredients, protects products from drying and moisturizes skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and make your hair stronger.
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide helps with wrinkles and signs of aging. It helps with collagen production. Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide complex made out of copper and three amino acids - glycine, histidine and lysine. This complex naturally occurs in our body - you can find it in urine and saliva. It has a beneficial meaning for our figures. It helps with wound healing, and stimulates glycosaminoglycans, collagen and elastin production, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. That's why companies love to use it as a firming ingredient. I used formulas with GHK-Cu before and in my case - it helps a lot with wound healing, and from time to time I like to add Copper Peptide serums to my skincare to give my skin some healing support. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide. It helps with a skin conditions. Caprylyl Glycol is a moisturizer and an oily emollient. It leaves a delicate, protective film on your skin. But that's not all, Caprylyl Glycol is useful when you want to keep your product free from unfriendly stuff like microbes. Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 is another peptide on the list. Sorbic Acid is a mild preservative. Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide, it helps with wrinkles. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a synthetic peptide (sometimes called neuropeptide or biomimetic peptide). Lots of brands and media did a great job marketing this substance. You can spot it with names such as Botox-like peptides or treatments. It won't give you the same effects as botox, but there are some similarities. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 can help with wrinkles by decreasing the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines created by repetitive movements of muscles. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 inhibits SNARE complex and catecholamine release. It can stimulate collagen synthesis, and it has powerful, water-binding properties. That's why acetyl hexapeptide-8 might increase the moisture of the skin. It's better to use this peptide near the eye area to prevent fine lines in the eye area. Unless you have drooping eyelids, acetyl hexapeptide-8 might not be the best choice for you. If you have muscle problems, it's better to consult with your doctor or PT first, adding acetyl hexapeptide-8 to your routine. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 can hide under the name Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3. Sodium Hydroxide is a pH adjuster. Acetyl Octapeptide-3 or SNAP-8 is a better version of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 - which means only one thing, it's a stronger substance, more effective if you want to soften your skin and make your wrinkles less visible.
How does Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence work?
I have to admit, Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence caught my eye super quickly. I love tea in skincare, it works pretty well with my skin type and problems. I tried the green tea series before, but black tea in skincare is a bit forgotten. The majority of brands focus on green tea and matcha lately. Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence is a solution to fight dry skin. The brand decided to combine Black Tea and Peptides to create Black Tea Peptide Activator - it's a patented technology - a mix of Jeju Black Tea and 8 peptides to help with the cell turn-over process. This process usually takes 28 days on average (and it's a reason why I test products for over 28 days before I share the review, in other cases I call my reviews first impressions), and with age, it slows down. One of the ways we can help the skin with this process is regular exfoliation. Peptides are amazing ingredients, but still a bit unknown. Mature skin should see visible results with peptides, but in my case peptides helps a lot with acne - they speed up the recovery process. I tried before FGF ampoule, I tried Klairs ampoule based on Copper Tripeptide-1 and both products helped me a lot. My all-time favourite eye cream series - AHC Eye Cream For Face also contains peptides! Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence has 8 different peptides: Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Acetyl Octapeptide-3. But it's not all, Innisfree wanted to create a solution full of antioxidants, that's why Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence contains Vitamin C and Glutathione. This solution helps with signs of aging, uneven skin texture, skin radiance and redness. It also increases skin moisture.
I've been using this essence for a while, and after almost an entire 75ml bottle, I can agree that this solution fits irritated & sensitive skin. My skin lately went through a rollercoaster - I'm a person who has quite stressful life. Even if I try to spend lots of time in green places, medical university + working as a manager can be stressful. I have huge problems talking about skin firming because I'm in my late 20s, and for me, still the biggest issue is acne. Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence is a lightweight solution that should fit all skin types. It didn't clog my pores, it didn't leave an oily residue. It quickly gets absorbed by the skin. When I use the right skincare with this essence, I can see that my skin gets less red. I can't say anything negative about it. Just by looking at the ingredients, you can see that Innisfree decided to focus on quality.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule - Packaging
Similar to Essence, Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule isn't less fancy. The bottle is made out of glass, and it has a very comfortable pipette.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule - Texture & Scent
The scent reminds me of tea, the texture of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule is lightweight. If you ever tried Green Tea Seed Serum from Innisfree, you won't notice any difference in texture besides scent and colour. It's good to add that Innisfree doesn't add artificial colour to this product.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule - Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Adenosine, Palmitic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Black Tea), Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Myristic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Tocopherol, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Ceramide NP
Water hides in a cosmetic product under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skincare needs to fit some standards. It should be clean and free from minerals, microorganisms or other substances. Usually, water makes up the majority of the content of the product. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps with the penetration of active ingredients, protects products from drying and moisturizes skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and make your hair stronger. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Its origin can be natural or synthetic - depending on the product. It protects TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and naturally occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs - natural moisturizing factors. It's practical in haircare. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent with moisturizing properties. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 - a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with problems like wrinkles, acne, skin texture, and enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger. It might be handy in cellulite treatments. Do you want to fight pigmentation or uneven skin? Try to mix niacinamide with Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid or Retinol. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative - it protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin, and it has no unpleasant effects on your epidermis. Squalane is an ingredient which I believe everyone should enjoy. In nature, Squalane occurs in human sebum, and it protects the skin from dehydration. Sadly, with age, the amount of Squalane in sebum decreases. Usually, Squalane in your skincare products comes from olives or sugar cane. It's a light, stable oil with a single bond (squalENE has double bonds, and both these ingredients shouldn't be mistaken). It has no colour and scent. It's perfect for sensitive skin and dehydrated skin since it strengthens the lipid barrier. It speeds up the healing process, and it won't clog your skin. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate is a water-soluble thickener. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. In the beauty industry, it's an emollient. Many people associate alcohol with something awful for the epidermis, but not every alcohol is nasty. Cetearyl alcohol leaves a moisturizing film on the skin to prevent your skin from transepidermal water loss (TEWL). We use Cetearyl alcohol to create an emulsion.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a synthetic polymer. It thickens the formula. Glyceryl Stearate is an ester of Glycerin and Stearic Acid. It's an emollient and emulsifier, and you can find it in oil in water formulas. It's a superb ingredient, but in some solutions, Glyceryl Stearate is problematic for me since it feels like it clogs my skin, but just because I'm not a fan of it, it doesn't mean your skin won't like it. Every skin is different. Xanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer which you can find in food and skincare. Allantoin is a powerful ingredient in skincare, and I think we have all known it since the early days. My family didn't imagine my childhood without this cream. Allantoin derives from comfrey, and it has soothing properties, but it also speeds up the healing process, which makes it ideal for acne-prone skin and sensitive skin. Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin after surgery - it works as an emollient, but it is also used to encapsulate the active substance in liposomes (since they are supposed to help the active substance penetrate the skin deeper). Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Stearic Acid is an emollient that you can love or hate. The problem is that not every skin likes it - mine usually breaks out when you show it Stearic Acid. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is an emulsifier, lots of natural/clean brands are using it. You can find it also under the name TEGO Care 450. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the adenosine's roles in our bodies is being a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production. At the same time, it speeds up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In haircare, adenosine can help with hair loss. Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid, which you can find as a compound of many oils. It's an oily emollient, but sometimes oily skin might not enjoy it. Fragrance (Parfum) is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh. Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Limonene is a scent ingredient, and it makes the product smell like lemon or orange. Limonene can enhance penetration of other substances, but at the same time, it can irritate the skin. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Black Tea) is an antioxidant with enormous popularity and use. You can use it as a moisturizer for both dry and oily skin or as an acne treatment due to its antibacterial properties. Maybe you fight with wrinkles, and you need support? It's an antioxidant, and it can repair your skin after the damage made by UV light (since UVA is helping your skin in aging) and free radicals. Even sensitive skin is a fan of this soothing humectant. Dextrin is an ingredient that we usually associate with moisture.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract is an extract derived from cocoa seeds and bark. It can be moisturizing. Linalool gives a floral scent to products. It can irritate the skin. Citronellol is a scent ingredient. Myristic Acid is an emulsifier and surfactant. Pentylene Glycol is a humectant with antimicrobial properties. Lauric Acid is a fatty acid that works as an emulsifier, but what made me surprised - it reduces inflammation, that's why you can find it in formulas for acne-prone skin. Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals and makes UVB protection and the natural lipid barrier stronger. It's good to mix it with vitamin C for better effects. Oily skin might react with pore-clogging to vitamin E. It is not true that vitamin E works as a preservative or helps with scars. Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer stabilizes the solution. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is a mushroom also known as snow mushroom or silver ear mushroom. It's an edible mushroom and polysaccharide, it has beneficial meaning for your skin - since it's a sugar, it can help with the moisture of the skin. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that everyone knows, and lately, European brands seem to be obsessed with it. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skin, and people usually think it's a wonderful moisturizer - the answer to dry skin. We have to remember that HA in skincare comes in a few different forms - a low molecule or high molecule, the smaller the molecule is, the easier the penetration of the product. Usually, low molecule HA costs more, and you can barely even see the product with HA and information on the molecular weight of the Hyaluronic Acid. Some people might get reactions to HA - my skin gets dehydrated when I use HA serums, and sometimes I have to deal with redness or even acne after using HA serums, but acne, redness, skin sensitivity, and other reactions to the skin are personal. One product can work for you, but it won't work for your friend - same with ingredients. Achillea Millefolium Extract or yarrow is a herb with a sweet scent. Traditionally, it is used as astringent. The name Achillea comes from Achilles - a hero from Greek mythology, who took Achillea with him to treat wounds during battles. What's interesting, this plant has many different names like death flower, bloodwort, devil's nettle or woundwort. It has soothing properties. Ceramide NP or Ceramide 3 is an ingredient that we want to see in our products. Ceramides naturally occur in human skin, and they have a dominant role. You can find them in the lipid barrier of the skin along with cholesterol and fatty acids. Ceramide is like a cement of the skin. It makes sure that your skin won't get dehydrated.
How does Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule work?
As long as I wanted to try Essence badly, I never thought about buying an ampoule. Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule is quite easy to find in Europe, but the price is higher than the most popular Innisfree Serum - Green Tea Seed Serum. What's the difference between serum and ampoule? Ampoule should be more concentrated, but sometimes brands use these two names alternately. Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule contains Reset Concentrate which is a patented solution. Yes, once again Innisfree is all about patents - like every Amore Pacific brand! Reset Concentrate is an antioxidant solution made out of 80% fermented Black Tea. According to Innisfree, the Black Tea needs 12 hours in 80C mineral water to create this full of antioxidants concentrate. Antioxidants are amazing for mature skin, but also young skin. We all live in cities full of pollution, we have lots of stress and some of us still skip using sunscreens. Antioxidants are helping us protect the skin from free radical damage. The brand decided to use Night Defense Formula too - another patented solution. It's a 3-layer protective formula to keep your skin moist and prevent dehydration. 3-5 drops of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule should be enough for each use.
The brand recommends using Ampoule with Essence for better effects. I tried both products. Similar to essence, Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule is lightweight. The texture reminds me of Green Tea Seed Serum which is a cult product from Innisfree, but also one of my favourite serums. It does work well with sensitive skin, and I can tell you even more - lately I have had problems with finding the ideal moisturizer. Instead of using creams that clog my pores or don't fit my skin during the summertime, I stick to Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule. It does lock the moisture in the skin. The skin looks more radiant and it doesn't make my skin red. I believe lots of people will enjoy this ampoule, especially when the formula is more gentle than Green Tea Seed Serum.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream - Packaging
Since I got a miniature version of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream in this series, it's hard to say more than - the mini version has plastic packaging.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream - Texture & Scent
Innisfree added scent to Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream, but the scent is very mild. The texture is lightweight, a bit like a gel, but it's still a cream. Some ingredients like Linalool or Citronellol might not be the best choice for sensitive skin.
Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream - Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Pca Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Fragrance/Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Black Tea), Sorbitan Isostearate, Linalool, Citronellol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Citral, Tocopherol
Water hides in a cosmetic product under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skincare needs to fit some standards. It should be clean and free from minerals, microorganisms or other substances. Usually, water makes up the majority of the content of the product. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Its origin can be natural or synthetic - depending on the product. It protects TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and naturally occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs - natural moisturizing factors. It's practical in haircare. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps with the penetration of active ingredients, protects products from drying and moisturizes skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and make your hair stronger. Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) is an emollient. Methyl Trimethicone is a solvent and light, volatile silicone. It evaporates from the surface of your skin quickly, so there's nothing to be scared about. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 - a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with problems like wrinkles, acne, skin texture, and enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger. It might be handy in cellulite treatments. Do you want to fight pigmentation or uneven skin? Try to mix niacinamide with Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid or Retinol. Dimethicone is a dry emollient. Some people might find clogging, but it keeps your skin moist and protect it from dehydration. It has a positive effect on the skin barrier by creating occlusion, and it helps with scars. It can also smooth your skin visually. It's also silicone that's why some people like to talk badly about Dimethicone just because of this fact, but there's no reason to be frightened. It gives your skin an occlusive film, but it doesn't suffocate your skin. We need occlusion to prevent water from TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss) - to keep the skin moist. It protects your hair from dehydration and weather, and it makes it easier to brush your hair. PCA Dimethicone is silicone, it works as occlusive and it prevents your skin from dehydration. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. In the beauty industry, it's an emollient. Many people associate alcohol with something awful for the epidermis, but not every alcohol is nasty. Cetearyl alcohol leaves a moisturizing film on the skin to prevent your skin from transepidermal water loss (TEWL). We use Cetearyl alcohol to create an emulsion. Glyceryl Stearate is an ester of Glycerin and Stearic Acid. It's an emollient and emulsifier, and you can find it in oil in water formulas. It's a superb ingredient, but in some solutions, Glyceryl Stearate is problematic for me since it feels like it clogs my skin, but just because I'm not a fan of it, it doesn't mean your skin won't like it. Every skin is different. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, the name says that it's related to glycerin and citric acid. It's an emulsifier and emollient. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative - it protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin, and it has no unpleasant effects on your epidermis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a carbomer's distant family. It works as a stabilizer and thickener. Tromethamine helps with the pH, to make sure your product has an ideal pH. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer or Sepinov EMT 10 is a thickener with emulsifying properties. Glyceryl Caprylate is an oily emollient and emulsifier. It derivates from plants, that's why it's Ecocert approves it. Fragrance (Parfum) is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions. Xanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer which you can find in food and skincare. Pentylene Glycol is a humectant with antimicrobial properties. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the adenosine's roles in our bodies is being a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production. At the same time, it speeds up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In haircare, adenosine can help with hair loss. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh. Limonene is a scent ingredient, and it makes the product smell like lemon or orange. Limonene can enhance penetration of other substances, but at the same time, it can irritate the skin. Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Dextrin is an ingredient that we usually associate with moisture. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract is an extract derived from cocoa seeds and bark. It can be moisturizing. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Black Tea) is an antioxidant with enormous popularity and use. You can use it as a moisturizer for both dry and oily skin or as an acne treatment due to its antibacterial properties. Maybe you fight with wrinkles, and you need support? It's an antioxidant, and it can repair your skin after the damage made by UV light (since UVA is helping your skin in aging) and free radicals. Even sensitive skin is a fan of this soothing humectant. Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifier. Linalool gives a floral scent to products. It can irritate the skin. Citronellol is a scent ingredient. Achillea Millefolium Extract or yarrow is a herb with a sweet scent. Traditionally, it is used as astringent. The name Achillea comes from Achilles - a hero from Greek mythology, who took Achillea with him to treat wounds during battles. What's interesting, this plant has many different names like death flower, bloodwort, devil's nettle or woundwort. It has soothing properties. Citral gives products a lemon scent. It can be sensitizing for the skin. Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals and makes UVB protection and the natural lipid barrier stronger. It's good to mix it with vitamin C for better effects. Oily skin might react with pore-clogging to vitamin E. It is not true that vitamin E works as a preservative or helps with scars.
How does Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream work?
It's hard to review a mini version of the moisturizer, but I've decided to go with Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream review because this tiny sample made me love this moisturizer a lot! According to Innisfree, Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream can fight daily fatigue caused by stress, lack of sleep, working overtime, binge-watching TV at night and late-night gatherings. The majority of us do that! Let's be honest, I sleep 3-5 hours per day and I binge-watch TikTok videos. I might not enjoy late-night gatherings, but instead, I'm that person who can watch entire drama series in one night. Antioxidants are super helpful for people like me - I tell everyone to get their 8-hours long beauty sleep while I usually get none of the sleep or 5 hours of sleep and few naps per day. I strongly believe that without a good diet, antioxidants, vitamin D supplementation and sunscreen + skincare, my skin would never look as good as it looks. Even if I complain about my skin condition a lot lately. Similar to ampoule, Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream contains Reset Concentrate. The formula should be great for sensitive skin.
It's hard to review a 10ml miniature sample, but so far - I love it. It's a lightweight cream ideal for a bit warmer days. I guess I'll buy a full-size version soon.
Where to get Innisfree Black Tea Synergy Duo Set?
I prefer to buy sets since usually they cost less. I wouldn't be able to make this post without Jolse, that's why I've created a small comparison between Innisfree Black Tea Synergy Duo Set and Black Tea series products sold separately. Innisfree Black Tea Synergy Duo Set costs $39,99 right now (according to Jolse the regular price is $62. The set contains 75 ml of the essence, 30ml of ampoule + 15ml essence mini + 10ml Cream and Ampoule minis. The 145ml of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence costs $36 (regular price $42), Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule - $22,99/30ml. 45 ml of Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream costs $22,99 (the regular price is around $31). Skin & Lotion costs $19.60 each (the regular price is $28), Lotion bottle contains 120ml of product and the Skin - 150ml.
Overall, the Innisfree Black Tea series is interesting and I believe you don't want to miss it since it's as promising as the cult Green Tea Seed Series.
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