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.
Hydrating green-tea eye cream said to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles and firm the under-eye area.
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
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
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
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf WaterPlant extract
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- 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)
| 1 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water홍차수/녹차수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 2 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 3 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)하이드로제네이티드폴리(C6-14올레핀)Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 6 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate펜타에리스리틸테트라에틸헥사노에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 8 | Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters하이드로제네이티드올리브오일라우릴에스터Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 9 | Jojoba Esters호호바에스터Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 10 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 11 | Methyl Trimethicone메틸트라이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 12 | Cetyl Ethylhexanoate세틸에틸헥사노에이트Light emollient ester; common in cleansing oils. | Emollient |
| 13 | Diisostearyl Malate다이아이소스테아릴말레이트Rich, glossy emollient common in lip products. | Emollient |
| 14 | Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture. | Fatty alcohol |
| 15 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 16 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 17 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 18 | Peg-40 Stearate피이지-40스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 19 | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil녹차씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 20 | Arachidyl Alcohol아라키딜알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 21 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 22 | Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 23 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 24 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 25 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 26 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 27 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 28 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 29 | Arachidyl Glucoside아라키딜글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 30 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
| 31 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 32 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 33 | Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 34 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient. | Soothing |
| 35 | Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula. | Preservative |
| 36 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 37 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 38 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 39 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 40 | Beta-Glucan베타-글루칸Soothing, hydrating polysaccharide from oats or mushrooms. | Soothing |
| 41 | Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 42 | Sorbitan Isostearate솔비탄아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 43 | Polysorbate 60폴리솔베이트60Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 44 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 45 | Natto Gum낫토검Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 46 | Dextrin덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 47 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract돌콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 48 | Theobroma Cacao Extract카카오추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 49 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 50 | Butylphenyl 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 |
| 51 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 52 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 53 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 54 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 55 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 56 | Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 57 | Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness. | Plant extract |
| 58 | Poloxamer 235폴록사머235Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 59 | Epigallocatechin Gallate에피갈로카테킨갈레이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 60 | Ethoxydiglycol에톡시다이글라이콜Solvent that helps actives such as vitamin C dissolve and penetrate. | Solvent |
| 61 | Tocophersolan토코페솔란Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 62 | Poloxamer 338폴록사머338Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 63 | Glucose글루코오스Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 64 | Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract일본목련나무껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 65 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 66 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 67 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 68 | Butylphenyl 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 |
| 69 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 70 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 71 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 72 | Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance 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.