AMOREPACIFIC Time Response Eye Reserve Cream ingredients, decoded

What AMOREPACIFIC Time Response Eye Reserve Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

AMOREPACIFIC
Time Response Eye Reserve Cream
타임 레스폰스 아이 리저브 크림
What the brand says it does

Hydrating green-tea eye cream said to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles and firm the under-eye area.

72ingredients
2key ingredients
3worth knowing

What it targets

  • HydrationGlycerin, Betaine, Beta-Glucan +1
  • Barrier repairButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Niacinamide
  • Wrinkles & firmnessCaffeine, Adenosine
  • SoothingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  • BrighteningNiacinamide

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Niacinamide#23
나이아신아마이드

Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.

BrighteningBarrier repairBreakouts

Ingredient guide →
Adenosine#39
아데노신

Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).

Wrinkles & firmness

Worth knowing

  • Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
  • Fragrance allergens listed: Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
  • Alcohol appears at #44, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.

What most of it is made of

  1. Camellia Sinensis Leaf WaterPlant extract
  2. Butylene GlycolHumectant
  3. WaterBase
  4. GlycerinHumectant
  5. Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)Emollient

We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.

Full ingredient list, decoded (72)
1Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water홍차수/녹차수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
2Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb.Humectant
3Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
4Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.Humectant
5Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)하이드로제네이티드폴리(C6-14올레핀)Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
6Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin.Plant oil
7Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate펜타에리스리틸테트라에틸헥사노에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
8Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters하이드로제네이티드올리브오일라우릴에스터Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
9Jojoba Esters호호바에스터Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
10Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids.Emollient
11Methyl Trimethicone메틸트라이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish.Silicone
12Cetyl Ethylhexanoate세틸에틸헥사노에이트Light emollient ester; common in cleansing oils.Emollient
13Diisostearyl Malate다이아이소스테아릴말레이트Rich, glossy emollient common in lip products.Emollient
14Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture.Fatty alcohol
15Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier.Plant oil
16Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation.Humectant
17Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate.Emulsifier
18Peg-40 Stearate피이지-40스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
19Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil녹차씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
20Arachidyl Alcohol아라키딜알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying.Fatty alcohol
21Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky.Humectant
22Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
23Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide →Active ingredient
241,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare.Humectant
25Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
26Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
27Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions.Fatty alcohol
28Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer.Colourant
29Arachidyl Glucoside아라키딜글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
30Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter.Colourant
31Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside.Fragrance
32Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams.Active ingredient
33Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water.Humectant
34Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient.Soothing
35Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula.Preservative
36Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions.Thickener / texture
37Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable.Chelating agent
38Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol.Preservative
39Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).Active ingredient
40Beta-Glucan베타-글루칸Soothing, hydrating polysaccharide from oats or mushrooms.Soothing
41Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster.pH adjuster
42Sorbitan Isostearate솔비탄아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
43Polysorbate 60폴리솔베이트60Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
44Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels.Solvent
45Natto Gum낫토검Humectant that helps skin hold on to water.Humectant
46Dextrin덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
47Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract돌콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
48Theobroma Cacao Extract카카오추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
49Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing.Plant extract
50Butylphenyl Methylpropional부틸페닐메틸프로피오날Lilial: fragrance allergen banned in EU and UK cosmetics since March 2022 (reproductive toxicity). Seeing it suggests an older formula or non-EU stock.Fragrance allergen
51Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
52Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
53Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
54Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
55Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
56Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
57Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness.Plant extract
58Poloxamer 235폴록사머235Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
59Epigallocatechin Gallate에피갈로카테킨갈레이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation.Antioxidant
60Ethoxydiglycol에톡시다이글라이콜Solvent that helps actives such as vitamin C dissolve and penetrate.Solvent
61Tocophersolan토코페솔란Antioxidant.Antioxidant
62Poloxamer 338폴록사머338Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
63Glucose글루코오스Humectant that helps skin hold on to water.Humectant
64Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract일본목련나무껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
65Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action.Preservative
66Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
67Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
68Butylphenyl Methylpropional부틸페닐메틸프로피오날Lilial: fragrance allergen banned in EU and UK cosmetics since March 2022 (reproductive toxicity). Seeing it suggests an older formula or non-EU stock.Fragrance allergen
69Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
70Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
71Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
72Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen

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.