Innisfree

Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum.

Serums

About this product

A lightweight serum with black tea extract, niacinamide and squalane designed to hydrate and provide antioxidant benefits for anti-aging.

Full ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Mannitol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Flavor, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (100 Ppm), Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Tocopherol

Guru Score

72%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This serum deeply moisturizes and spreads smoothly, earning praise for its high repurchase rate and suitability even for very dry skin in older adults. The combination of niacinamide and squalane delivers hydration alongside antioxidants, and it layers well under makeup or with other products. However, one dermatologist found it does not work for her skin, so it is worth patch-testing first if you have sensitivities.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take March 2025

What they liked

Moist texture that spreads easily
Hydrating enough for dry skin
Works under makeup without heaviness

What they flagged

Not suitable for all skin types

Best for

Mature skin

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

NiacinamideVitamin E

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"So there's no anti-aging ingredients in this product do you know what there is in this product though a ton of fragrance in here they've got lemon and citronella oil three known allergens so that can actually lead to premature aging of the skin the exact opposite of what you're trying to achieve with the serum so this product is also a hard no"

CYoung

95k subs

~Yay

"This is my Holy Grail, the Innisfree black tea ample, so famous, a high moisturizing ample. [...] I used it about two years ago and loved it so much that I gave it to my mom, who is in her sixties with very dry skin, and she used it too. This is the product with the highest repurchase rate, and I'm not the only one, when I look at reviews there were a lot of people who bought it a few times. The texture is awesome, it's very moist and spreads well."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum?

A lightweight serum with black tea extract, niacinamide and squalane designed to hydrate and provide antioxidant benefits for anti-aging.

Is Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 72%.

What is Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum's Guru Score?

Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Serum holds a Guru Score of 72%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.