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Antioxidant

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Often labeled as: Green Tea Extract

The iconic, soothing botanical antioxidant.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A full-spectrum extract from unfermented green tea leaves. It contains a complex of catechins (including EGCG), caffeine, and vitamins that provide profound anti-inflammatory and protective benefits.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces sebum production, soothes acne redness, and protects against photo-aging.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A brilliant baseline ingredient for almost any skincare routine.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It contains enough caffeine to replace an eye cream.

The Science

The caffeine content in the whole extract is low; it relies primarily on its antioxidant catechins.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++
Anessa
Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen

The undisputed champion of outdoor heavy-duty sun protection. Shiseido uses world-class chemical and mineral hybrid filters bound inside a highly volatile silicone-alcohol emulsion fluid. When exposed to heat or moisture (like Malaysia's tropical climate), the active polymers reorganize to close any gaps in the film, making it completely bulletproof against sweat, swimming, and mask friction. It dries down to an ultra-elegant, matte velvet finish, but the necessary drying-alcohol and mineral powder load will cause noticeable dry tightness on flaky or eczema-prone barriers.

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Oatellia Exfoliating Gel Cleanser
YELLO Skincare
Oatellia Exfoliating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly intelligent BHA and AHA hybrid cleanser. Unlike harsh alkaline acne scrubs, this utilizes a premium amino-acid surfactant base (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) to thoroughly prevent barrier destruction. It packs a clinical 2 percent Salicylic Acid dose to dissolve sebum plugs deep within the follicle, expertly buffered by Lactic Acid, Oat Extract, and Green Tea to suppress the stinging and redness normally associated with daily chemical exfoliation wash loops.

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Botanical Micellar H2O
Dr Anne
Botanical Micellar H2O
Cleanser

A highly advanced and deeply hydrating micellar liquid. It relies on a gentle but highly effective blend of mild glucosides to encapsulate and lift heavy makeup and SPF without stripping native lipids. By saturating the formula with an elite 7-botanical complex (including Centella Asiatica, Green Tea, and Licorice Root) alongside Hyaluronic Acid and hydrating sugars, it intensely soothes the skin immediately during the wiping phase safely.