AMOREPACIFIC A.O. Reboot & Renew Essence ingredients, decoded
What AMOREPACIFIC A.O. Reboot & Renew Essence is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
First-step essence with a dark-tea antioxidant said to smooth texture, improve clarity and even out skin tone.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Active compound from centella; soothing and barrier-supporting.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- PropanediolHumectant
- Polyglycerin-3Humectant
- 1,2-HexanediolHumectant
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (19)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 4 | Polyglycerin-3폴리글리세린-3Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 5 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 6 | Diethoxyethyl Succinate다이에톡시에틸석시네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 7 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 8 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 9 | Glyceryl Glucoside글리세릴글루코사이드Glycerin bonded to sugar; humectant. | Humectant |
| 10 | Dextrin덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 12 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 13 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 14 | Cyclodextrin사이클로덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 15 | Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin하이드록시프로필사이클로덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 16 | Madecassoside마데카소사이드Active compound from centella; soothing and barrier-supporting.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 17 | Protease프로테아제Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 18 | Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin하이드롤라이즈드프로안토시아니딘Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 19 | Bioflavonoids바이오플라보노이드Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.