What is Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil?
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil is a humectant that draws water into the skin and helps hold it there.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Humectant, Skin conditioning.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Anything to watch out for?
Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.
- This is a fungal-acne trigger, one of the ingredients people with fungal acne avoid.
- Marked this way on 43 products.
- This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.
- Marked this way on 7 products.
Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.
Which products feature it?
14 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
Showing 1 to 12.
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GREEN TEA PANTHENOL LOTION
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#5 on the ingredient list · 2.5%), Panthenol 3%, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 1%
4 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
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claims, checked
- Jeju green tea seed oil 2.5% + green tea water 1% + green tea core ingredient epigallocatechin gallate + green tea extract 0.01%
partly backed- With British pro vitamin B5 D-panthenol (dexpanthenol) for skin barrier care and moisture care!
partly backed- Application of 5 types of low/high hyaluronic acid for deeper moisture
partly backed- Undiluted slightly acidic lotion!
no supporting source found
YURIPIBU
Grantte Daily Cleansing Oil
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#2 on the ingredient list), Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Sorbitan Oleate
3 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration
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Hwahae NO.1 blackhead melting oil
overstatedLeaving moisture and lifting out only the skin impurities-
overstatedBEST! Grante Daily Cleansing
nothing specific to check
beplain
Mung Bean Cleansing Oil
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#5 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
1 claim checked
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Pore confidence, mung bean
overstated
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#6 on the ingredient list), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2 claims checked
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A lightweight cleansing oil formulated with grape seed oil, green tea seed oil, and fermented ingredients to effectively remove makeup and impurities while maintaining skin's moisture balance.
plausible, not testedSuitable for all skin types seeking a gentle yet thorough cleanse.
overstated
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#7 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Dr.Althea
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#7 on the ingredient list), Madecassoside
22 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · better barrier support
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
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A formula of only 14 ingredients needed for cleansing
backed by evidenceA meticulous grinding package for hygienic cleansing
plausible, not testedCozy balm-time texture for convenient use
plausible, not testedPrevents the deformation caused by contact with water during use, for a clean and fresh cleansing routine every day
plausible, not testedComfortably cares for skin damaged by external irritation
plausible, not testedA mild feel that keeps skin comfortable even after cleansing
plausible, not testedA soft, cloud-like balm type that deep cleanses in one go without dripping
partly backedA vegan cleansing balm usable even on sensitive skin
partly backedA new-concept grinding cleansing balm you shave off to use
partly backedA high-spec container that dispenses only as much as needed without a spatula
partly backedA minimal recipe carefully selected with only the essential ingredients, a mild formula that is comfortable on skin
partly backedHelps with skin soothing and barrier care
partly backedRich in linoleic acid, which is excellent in unsaturated fatty acids, giving skin vitality and a healthy glow
partly backedCombining only the advantages of cleansing balm and oil for a clean DEEP CLEANSING
partly backedA vegan formula excluding animal-derived ingredients, so it can be used without burden even on sensitive skin.
partly backedA new-concept grinding cleansing balm that melts into skin without irritation
overstatedExcellent sealing power lets you use it in a humid bathroom without the contents spoiling
no supporting source foundSkin stamina that recovers while cleansing
no supporting source foundActs as a powerful astringent to regulate the oil-moisture balance
no supporting source foundWithout complex N-step washing, it reduces physical irritation caused by cleansing to healthily protect the skin barrier
no supporting source foundUltra-fast soothing Deep-Cleansing
nothing specific to checkClean beauty that thinks of both skin and the environment
nothing specific to check
With Hyaluronic Acid, you can expect better hydration.
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#8 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid
8 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- better hydration · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- firmer skin · better barrier support
- Tests passed:
- dermatologist check · skin irritation
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5 types of hyaluronic acid: complex moisturization of high·medium·low molecular weight hyaluronic acid; green tea extract: moisture-specialized green tea extract; green tea seed extract: skin conditioning·moisture; green tea seed oil: skin conditioning·moisture; squalane: simultaneous filling of moisturization and moisture; panthenol: skin soothing
backed by evidenceWith a formula that is absorbed refreshingly without stickiness, when used as a base before makeup, it increases moisture adhesion and helps prevent makeup from lifting. If you apply a small amount to areas where dead skin cells appear visible and correct makeup after 1～2 minutes, you can achieve smoother skin expression.
plausible, not testedIt is suitable for those who need daily moisture care for repeated inner tightness·dryness, those looking for a refreshing cream without stickiness, and sensitive skin that needs low-irritation·soothing care. It is recommended for those who want both moisturization and barrier care with squalane·green tea hyaluronic acid·green tea lactic acid bacteria fermented soluble ingredients.
plausible, not tested· All skin types · Low-irritation formula · Dermatologist-tested · Vegan certified · Primary skin irritation test completed · Sensitive skin irritation test completed
partly backedInnisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream fills moisture based on 10-second moisturization·100-hour moisturization persistence figures with squalane·green tea hyaluronic acid·green tea lactic acid bacteria fermented soluble ingredients. It delivers moisture the moment it touches the skin, cares for the skin barrier firmly, and is absorbed refreshingly without stickiness, helping to care for inner tightness and dryness. It completes comfortable daily moisture care with a low-irritation formula.
partly backedGreen Tea Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream is a low-irritation formula that has completed dermatologist testing and sensitive skin primary irritation·irritation tests. It has received vegan certification, and improvement in transepidermal water loss of 61% was confirmed within 30 minutes after skin barrier damage.
no supporting source foundThe green tea lactic acid bacteria fermented soluble ingredient cares for the skin barrier firmly to protect the skin from external irritation. Together with green tea ingredients extracted from Beauty Green Tea™, it strengthens the basic stamina and helps with a 92% improvement in skin barrier within 30 minutes after skin barrier damage.
no supporting source foundGreen Tea Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream fills moisture based on immediate 10-second moisturization sensation·100-hour moisturization persistence indicators. It has been confirmed that within 30 minutes after skin barrier damage, skin barrier 92%·transepidermal water loss 61% improvement, and it also helps soothing care through immediate skin temperature -6℃·temporary redness 14% alleviation.
no supporting source found
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#11 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#12 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#14 on the ingredient list), Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#14 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Key: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil (#14 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Are the claims about it backed up?
We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 1 of 3 |
| partly backed | 1 of 3 |
| no supporting source found | 1 of 3 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.