Do you miss spring? I do. Even if we have still some time before spring, and somehow the new Innisfree Cherry Blossom series fits winter aesthetically, I've decided to do a little throwback to the old design. I thought that I'd never review Innisfree Love, Glow & Bloom set, but this version is still available in many countries. Is the Innisfree Cherry Blossom series a hidden pearl from this brand?
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 the 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 noticed, 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 makes 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. In 2023 Innisfree went for the rebranding and the Cherry Blossom line went through rebranding as well, so if you order Innisfree from Korea you will probably get these products in white packaging. In Europe, the US or Australia, you might still get the pre-rebranding products.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Toner with Jeju Cherry Blossom - Packaging
Innisfree Dewy Glow Toner with Jeju Cherry Blossom comes in this plastic pink bottle. It's lightweight, there's nothing special about it.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Toner with Jeju Cherry Blossom - Texture & Scent
It's a liquid toner and Innisfree Dewy Glow Toner with Jeju Cherry Blossom smells like cherry, the scent is a bit too heavy for me.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Toner with Jeju Cherry Blossom - Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Metaphosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Water hides in cosmetic products under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skin care 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 to propylene glycol. Propanediol is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties. It makes the product smooth to the touch. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. 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. 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 hair care. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Betaine is an amino acid. In skincare products, we use it for its moisturizing properties. Betaine keeps the water balance of the skin. It makes wrinkles appear less visible, and it soothes irritated skin. In hair care, betaine doesn't only moisturize the hair. It makes hair soft and shiny. Betaine in cosmetics usually comes from sweet beetroots. It naturally occurs in the skin and hair. 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. PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24 is an emulsifier and surfactant. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a combination of coconut oil and glycerin. It's a notable emollient, quite common in skincare. It leaves a protective film on the surface of the epidermis to save your cutis from dehydration. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride has a significant role in skin care products - it makes the application process effortless. Some people might experience pore-clogging after using Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride but pore-clogging and skin reactions to ingredients are individual. What works for you might not work for someone else. Octyldodeceth-16 is an emulsifier. Sodium Metaphosphate regulates the pH of the product. Glyceryl Caprylate is a natural oily emollient and emulsifier. It creates a delicate film on the surface of the skin. It has some antimicrobial properties. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Fragrance (Parfum) is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions. Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract is also known as Jeju Blossom, Sakura Extract or Yoshino cherry leaf extract. This extract has anti-inflammatory properties and it's a source of amygdalin. Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals and makes UVB protection and 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.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Emulsion with Jeju Cherry Blossom - Packaging
Innisfree Dewy Glow Emulsion with Jeju Cherry Blossom comes in a tube, it's a useful solution. The aesthetic fits the Jeju Cherry line.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Emulsion with Jeju Cherry Blossom - Texture & Scent
Innisfree Dewy Glow Emulsion with Jeju Cherry Blossom has a creamy, lotion-like texture. It smells like cherries, not everyone will enjoy this scent.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Emulsion with Jeju Cherry Blossom - Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dibutyl Adipate, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Fragrance/Parfum, Palmitic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Tocopherol
Water hides in cosmetic products under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skin care 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 hair care. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Propanediol is also known as natural glycol - an alternative to propylene glycol. Propanediol is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties. It makes the product smooth to the touch. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. Propanediol is also known as natural glycol - an alternative to propylene glycol. Propanediol is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties. It makes the product smooth to the touch. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. Dicaprylyl Ether is a dry emollient, it prevents skin from TEWL (transepidermal water loss). It also works as a solvent. 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. 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. Dibutyl Adipate is an oily emollient. This oil-soluble ingredient dissolves in oils. It creates a hydrating film on the surface of the skin to prevent the skin from dehydration. You can see it in sunscreens as a solvent. Betaine is an amino acid. In skincare products, we use it for its moisturizing properties. Betaine keeps the water balance of the skin. It makes wrinkles appear less visible, and it soothes irritated skin. In hair care, betaine doesn't only moisturize the hair. It makes hair soft and shiny. Betaine in cosmetics usually comes from sweet beetroots. It naturally occurs in the skin and hair. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that leaves a velvet layer on the surface of the skin. It appears in cleansing products, and it makes brushing and detangling your hair easier. 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. Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) is an emollient. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate makes the application process more smooth. It leaves a film on the skin.
C14-22 Alcohols and C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside together are oil-in-water emulsifiers. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a water-in-oil emulsifier. Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that works as an emollient and emulsifier. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a polymer that works as an emulsifier and thickener. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a polymer with thickening properties. Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient with emulsifying properties. Silica is a mineral-natural ingredient. It's popular in makeup and skincare. It can absorb sebum or thicken the texture. Fragrance (Parfum) is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions. Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid and an oily emollient. It works as an emulsifier. Arachidyl Alcohol is an oily emollient, it leaves a film on the skin. Sodium Metaphosphate regulates the pH of the product. Glyceryl Caprylate is a natural oily emollient and emulsifier. It creates a delicate film on the surface of the skin. It has some antimicrobial properties. Behenyl Alcohol might sound scary, but it's a fatty alcohol. This type of alcohol is positive for the skin since it works as an emollient. It helps with the texture of the product. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Arachidyl Glucoside is a mild surfactant and emulsifier. It's a mix of arachidyl alcohol and glucose. Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifier. Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract also known as Jeju Blossom, Sakura Extract or Yoshino cherry leaf extract. This extract has anti-inflammatory properties and it's a source of amygdalin. Glucose is a monosaccharide - a simple sugar, and we all know that sugars in skincare are nothing else than humectants. Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals and makes UVB protection and 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.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom - Packaging
Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom comes in a tiny, pink jar.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom - Texture & Scent
Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom has a transparent gel texture and it smells like cherries.
Innisfree Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom - Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Betaine, 1,2- Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Water hides in cosmetic products under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. Water in skin care 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 hair care. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Propanediol is also known as natural glycol - an alternative to propylene glycol. Propanediol is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties. It makes the product smooth to the touch. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. 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. Betaine is an amino acid. In skincare products, we use it for its moisturizing properties. Betaine keeps the water balance of the skin. It makes wrinkles appear less visible, and it soothes irritated skin. In hair care, betaine doesn't only moisturize the hair. It makes hair soft and shiny. Betaine in cosmetics usually comes from sweet beetroots. It naturally occurs in the skin and hair. 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. Carbomer is a synthetic thickener. Tromethamine is a synthetic pH adjuster. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is an emulsifier for oil in water compositions and a thickener. Sodium Metaphosphate regulates the pH of the product. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Fragrance (Parfum) is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions. Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract also known as Jeju Blossom, Sakura Extract or Yoshino cherry leaf extract. This extract has anti-inflammatory properties and it's a source of amygdalin. Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals and makes UVB protection and 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.
Innisfree Love, Glow & Bloom aka Innisfree Cherry Blossom Series - is it worth it?
First of all, I love the idea of the Innisfree Love, Glow & Bloom set. Packed in eco packaging shaped like a heart. In Europe, it was sold more as a Valentine's Day set than a spring set since even in Poland I got Chinese cherry trees in front of my windows, and in general, you can spot lots of cherry, apple and magnolia trees, still somehow cherry blossom is not as celebrated as in Japan or Korea. I'm a sucker for Cherry Blossom limited editions - just look back when Laneige (Innisfree's sister brand) released its cherry blossom special edition. Innisfree and Laneige both belong to Amorepacific.
I wish I would love this Innisfree Cherry Blossom Series, but sadly after a few days of using toner, emulsion and cream, I found out that this series is making my skin red because of the amount of niacinamide. It happens, especially if your skin is sensitive (sensitive skin might have problems with niacinamide). I know that many people love this series, but I'm going to stick to the Jeju Green Tea series.
Where to buy the Innisfree Cherry Blossom Series?
If you're interested in Innisfree Love, Glow & Bloom set then the bad information is that this series is no longer available at stores. But you can get rebranded cream on YesStyle* for about $25 in regular price (full size) - you can use my code BETWEENDOTS to save on your order
Have you ever tried Innisfree? Is there any product that everyone loves but your skin doesn't enjoy?
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