Serum Review: innisfree intensive hydrating serum with green tea seed

innisfree intensive hydrating serum with green tea seed

Availability: This retails at $28 for 2.7 oz. (80 mL) and is available at us.innisfree.com, sephora.com, and kohls.com as well as some of their physical store locations (I would call ahead to make sure they have it in stock) along with amazon.com.

Would I buy this?: No.

What is this product designed to address?

According to us.innisfree.com:

You know that tight feeling your skin gets right after you wash your face? Now you can lock in hydration from the very first drop with our optimally balanced blend of Green Tea Extract and Green Tea Seed Oil. Packed with amino acid and minerals, this lightweight yet nourishing serum works to replenish your optimal moisture level, wrapping skin in comfort for a smooth, glowing complexion.
Known globally as "Green Tea Seed Serum"
The Story of Jeju Green Tea
The Green Tea fields that we own and operate on the pure environment of Jeju Island are USDA organic-certified. We created a proprietary extraction method where freshly picked leaves are immediately steamed and put through a patented process during which only the best parts of the leaves are extracted – all within one hour.
The result is a Green Tea Extract naturally infused with high amounts of anti-oxidants, amino acids, minerals and vitamins that helps provide healthy moisture to all skin types.
Free Of parabens, animal products, synthetic colors, mineral oil, imidazolidinyl urea
Formulated With Jeju Green Tea Extract, Jeju Green Tea Seed Oil
Dermatologically Tested

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Saccharide Isomerate: A water-binding and emollient ingredient.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil:  Has anti-aging and hydrating benefits.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: Contains high antioxidant levels.
Theobroma Cacao Extract: Hydrates and brightens the skin.

What is the texture like?

This has a lightweight watery feeling. 

Is it scented?

This has a soft green tea scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I think this smells lovely and feels refreshing but to call it "intensely hydrating" is a stretch. I feel that if my skin is really dry and tight this would sort of make it feel a bit refreshed but it would be thirsty as well. That said, I think this would be a fantastic serum for someone with oily skin because it will provide hydration while being really lightweight and easily absorbed. It would be fantastic for the summertime too.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: This was a gift with purchase.