Comparison between Innisfree 9 Solutions Cream vs. Innisfree Green Tea Hydrating Cleansing Oil

Innisfree

9 Solutions Cream

Innisfree

Green Tea Hydrating Cleansing Oil

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59 Ingredients 21

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Water

Isopropyl Palmitate

Butylene Glycol

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Cyclopentasiloxane

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Dimethicone

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Squalane

PEG-8 Isostearate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fragrance

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Uniqueness49 out of 59

83.1%

Uniqueness11 out of 21

52.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

26 out of 59

44%

chemical

28 out of 59

47%

natural

5 out of 21

24%

chemical

16 out of 21

76%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#2Glycerin^#9Arbutin^#11Sodium Hyaluronate^#54Beta-Glucan^#57Alcohol Denatured^#53

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#28Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil^#14Glyceryl Stearate SE^#15Stearic Acid^#37

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#59

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#131,2-Hexanediol^#16Alcohol Denatured^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#21Isopropyl Palmitate^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Innisfree 9 Solutions Cream vs. Innisfree Green Tea Hydrating Cleansing Oil

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Isopropyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Softening

Antistatic

Hair gloss

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin

Position 2

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 3

#3Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Protection

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#3Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 4

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#4PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Malassezia unsafe

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

Position 5

#5Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#5Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]