Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Cream 100ml vegan K-beauty gel moisturizer jar
Good choice for Dehydration
What Makes This Different

Most 'green tea' Korean creams rely on the green tea name as marketing dressing over a generic gel-cream base. Bonajour actually built this around a meaningful dose of Camellia sinensis paired with a surprisingly modern lineup of peptides (including copper tripeptide-1) and the polyglutamic acid plus HA two-layer humectant system. It's a genuinely sophisticated formulation hiding behind a simple category name.

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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Cream Review

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One of the most quietly durable K-beauty gel-creams on the market — a vegan, fragrance-free, peptide-laced green tea moisturizer that has outlasted countless flashier launches through sheer competence. Not an anti-aging hero, not a heavy winter cream, but a nearly universal daily moisturizer that earns its long-running best-seller status.

$22.00
100ml
4.5 ★★★★★
5,000 reviews
Made in South Korea Launched 2017 Best for spring-summer PAO: 12 months
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Verdicts

How well it fits each concern

Verdict by concern tap a concern for the case

Good choicefor DehydrationPanthenol (Vitamin B5) is a reference standard by mechanism for dehydration; this gel cream carries it.Moderate evidenceGentleNo reviews collected yet

The case for it

  1. Panthenol has trial-supported standing for this concern.
  2. It is plausibly present at a working level, though the concentration is not declared.
  3. The formula carries none of the triggers this concern is sensitive to.

What would change this: A declared concentration would move this to a firmer reading of the dose.

Same rule for everyone. “Good choice” is the verdict on 9,564 of 45,024 concern verdicts across the catalog; rule R5 decided 9,072 of them. Unchanged since September 5, 2026, engine 5.1.1.

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Rule
R5 — Trial-supported or guideline-supported active, adequately or plausibly dosed. · the full register
Carrying active
Panthenol
Standing
supported — its mechanism is established
Form
plausible — studied range 2.5%, from the trials on the row; needs leave-on contact
Tolerability
gentle
Row checked
against its sources on July 17, 2026 (evidence table ev-2026.09-r228)

The studies behind the evidence row

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessment of panthenol / dexpanthenol — humectant and moisturizer that raises stratum-corneum water content — reference work
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Good choicefor SensitivityNo fragrance, drying alcohol, declarable allergens or sensitising preservatives in this gel cream — the profile sensitive skin looks for.Not yet assessedGentleNo reviews collected yet

The case for it

  1. Camellia Sinensis has no evidence row yet for this concern — it is in the research queue.
  2. The formula carries none of the triggers this concern is sensitive to.

What would change this: A researched evidence row for the lead active would replace this with a verdict.

Same rule for everyone. “Good choice” is the verdict on 1,938 of 45,024 concern verdicts across the catalog; rule F2 decided 1,938 of them. Unchanged since September 5, 2026, engine 5.1.1.

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Rule
F2 — Gentle = no weighted deduction fired and fit ≥ 90. · the full register
Carrying active
Camellia Sinensis
Standing
not assessed
Form
plausible
Tolerability
gentle
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Promisingfor Excess OilinessNiacinamide has trial-level evidence for excess oiliness but no guideline or regulatory standing yet — promising, short of a recommendation; the other actives here are not yet assessed for it.Moderate evidenceStandard tolerabilityNo reviews collected yet

The case for it

  1. Niacinamide has trial-level evidence for this concern but no guideline or regulatory standing yet.
  2. It is present at an effective concentration, declared or high in the ingredient list.
  3. The formula carries no trigger this concern is sensitive to, with the cautions noted.

Cautions: fungal-acne triggers.

What would change this: Guideline or regulatory standing for the active on this concern would move this from a promising bet to a recommendation.

Same rule for everyone. “Promising” is the verdict on 7,858 of 45,024 concern verdicts across the catalog; rule R9p decided 7,858 of them. Unchanged since September 5, 2026, engine 5.1.1.

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Rule
R9p — 0.5.0: 'Unproven' beside three filled dots read as one question answered twice with opposite words (7,018 rows). The chip measures standing, the dots measure trial volume; where the row carries at least one RCT or a tier-2 source (moderate dots) and the active is present at a working level, the honest word is Promising. Unproven is reserved for plausible-standing rows with limited or weak evidence, or an under-dosed form. Same rank as Unproven — a bet either way; the dots order them. · the full register
Carrying active
Niacinamide
Standing
plausible — trials support it
Form
adequate (declared 2%) — studied range 2%, from the trials on the row; needs leave-on contact; judge it after ~8 weeks
Tolerability
standard — fungal triggers
Row checked
against its sources on July 17, 2026 (evidence table ev-2026.09-r228)

The studies behind the evidence row

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Good choicefor Compromised Skin BarrierNiacinamide is a reference standard by mechanism for compromised skin barrier; this gel cream carries it at 2%.Moderate evidenceGentleNo reviews collected yet

The case for it

  1. Niacinamide has trial-supported standing for this concern.
  2. It is present at an effective concentration, declared or high in the ingredient list.
  3. The formula carries none of the triggers this concern is sensitive to.

Same rule for everyone. “Good choice” is the verdict on 9,564 of 45,024 concern verdicts across the catalog; rule R5 decided 9,072 of them. Unchanged since September 5, 2026, engine 5.1.1.

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Rule
R5 — Trial-supported or guideline-supported active, adequately or plausibly dosed. · the full register
Carrying active
Niacinamide
Standing
supported — its mechanism is established
Form
adequate (declared 2%) — studied range 2%, from the trials on the row; needs leave-on contact; judge it after ~8 weeks
Tolerability
gentle
Row checked
against its sources on July 17, 2026 (evidence table ev-2026.09-r228)

The studies behind the evidence row

All compromised skin barrier products →

Also listed for Dullness — the actives here (Green Tea Extract, Niacinamide, Polyglutamic Acid, Copper Peptides) are in our research queue for that concern; there is no verdict until their evidence rows are written. That is a gap in our table, not a mark against the product.

Falls shortJudged as a moisturizer, it comes up short on: seals moisture in, supplies barrier lipids.

A verdict is DermApproved’s assessment of how well a product’s ingredients fit a concern — never a claim about what the product treats. Evidence dots and collected reviews sit beside it and are never blended in. Rules 0.5.1 · evidence table ev-2026.09-r228 · how we decide

Assessment

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, vegan-certified formula
  • ✓ Meaningful Camellia sinensis dose at 4th position on INCI
  • ✓ ~2% niacinamide for barrier and brightness support
  • ✓ Genuine peptide complex including copper tripeptide-1
  • ✓ Polyglutamic acid plus sodium hyaluronate two-tier humectant system
  • ✓ Genuinely cooling, fast-absorbing gel-cream texture
  • ✓ Excellent suitability across almost all skin types

Cons

  • ✗ Not rich enough alone for very dry winter skin
  • ✗ Contains cetearyl alcohol — not fungal-acne safe
  • ✗ Jar packaging is not airless
  • ✗ Only one size available
  • ✗ Peptide concentrations are modest, not a primary anti-aging driver
Review

Full Review

Read the Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Cream marketing copy and you'd expect a simple, plant-forward gel-cream built around the ubiquitous K-beauty promise of green tea antioxidants. Read the ingredient list and you find something genuinely more interesting. About twelve lines into the INCI, you hit Copper Tripeptide-1. One line later, SH-Polypeptide-7. Then SH-Decapeptide-7, SH-Octapeptide-4, SH-Oligopeptide-9, SH-Pentapeptide-19. This is a six-peptide signaling complex — a biotech backbone that almost no 'green tea cream' at this price point bothers to include — layered into a gel-cream base that also features niacinamide at approximately 2%, sodium hyaluronate and polyglutamic acid as a two-tier humectant system, Camellia sinensis leaf extract at a meaningful fourth-position dose, panthenol, licorice root, and allantoin for soothing, with baobab seed oil and a garnish of Korean botanicals — pasqueflower, lichen, Sichuan pepper — rounding out the list. The whole formula is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and vegan-certified. For a product that looks like a category entry, this is a surprisingly thoughtful piece of formulation work, and once you notice it, the cream's long-running best-seller status starts to make a lot more sense.

The experience on skin is the other half of why this product has held on through so many trend cycles. Straight out of the jar — a pea-to-dime scoop warmed briefly between the hands and pressed in — the gel-cream is genuinely cool to the touch, one of the few 'water bomb' textures that actually delivers on the name, and it melts into skin within seconds without the tacky film that plagues many humectant-heavy Korean moisturizers. There's no fragrance, no stinging, no adjustment period, no purging. It simply absorbs, leaves behind a fresh dewy finish, and gets out of the way. Layered under sunscreen or makeup, it sits invisibly. Layered over a treatment serum, it seals the hydration in without blunting the active. For combination and oily skin in warm months, it's exactly the level of moisture most people want. For dry skin in winter, it's a pleasant base that you'll want to top with a richer occlusive at night — which is also the honest answer to the old assumption that gel-creams belong exclusively to oily skin; they don't, they just sometimes need a topcoat — and Bonajour actually makes several heavier options in the same line if that's the direction you want to go.

Where this cream earns its reputation most clearly is with sensitive and reactive skin. The ingredient profile is one of the safer gel-cream formulations on the K-beauty market: no fragrance, no alcohol, a soothing panthenol-plus-allantoin-plus-licorice-root stack, and a consistent pH that sits well with compromised barriers. It's pregnancy-safe as well. Users managing rosacea-adjacent sensitivity, post-procedure skin, or general irritation tend to gravitate to it precisely because it delivers substantial hydration without introducing new variables their skin has to tolerate. Combined with the niacinamide and the modest peptide content, it functions as a genuine barrier-support moisturizer in a category usually dominated by formulas chasing a cleaner label than a cleaner effect. The realistic arc: consistent hydration and visibly calmer skin inside two weeks, with the background niacinamide-and-green-tea brightening showing up over a month or two.

The limitations are fair to mention. The cream isn't going to deliver dramatic anti-aging results — the peptide levels, while real, are modest enough that you shouldn't expect this to replace a retinoid or a dedicated peptide serum. It's not fungal-acne safe due to cetearyl alcohol and a few other fatty alcohols, which disqualifies it for users actively managing malassezia-related breakouts. The jar packaging, while attractive and sturdy, isn't airless — not a huge issue for this particular formula since none of the ingredients are especially photosensitive, but peptide stability would be slightly better in a pump. And for very dry or very mature skin types, it simply isn't heavy enough to be a full anti-dryness solution in winter, which is a feature of the texture rather than a flaw but worth knowing going in.

Value is where this cream quietly pulls ahead of its competition. At roughly $22 for 100ml — a generous size for K-beauty moisturizers, stretching to three or four months of twice-daily use — the cost per month is low, the formulation quality is high, and you're getting a vegan certification and a modern peptide complex that competitors typically charge significantly more for. Bonajour has been selling this exact formula since 2017, which puts it well past the reformulation danger zone and into the stable, iterated territory where you can trust that the version you buy today is the version people have been praising for years. The several thousand reviews accumulated across K-beauty retailers and Korean rating platforms say as much: users consistently cite the genuine cooling, the fragrance-free comfort, and the near-universal skin-type fit, while the complaints — winter insufficiency, the fungal-acne exclusion, the single size — are all boundary conditions rather than defects. One reviewer gripe is almost funny: the marketing undersells the peptides. As a general recommendation for 'a K-beauty gel-cream for almost anyone,' this is a genuinely easy pick. It won't overhaul your routine, but it's the kind of reliable, well-built product that becomes a quiet staple and earns repurchases long after the more exciting launches have faded.

Formula

Key Ingredients

The hero actives that drive this product's performance.

IngredientFunctionEvidence
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Sits fourth on the ingredient list in a meaningful dose, contributing polyphenols and catechins (notably EGCG) that provide antioxidant protection and mild soothing action. In this gel-cream base it's paired with niacinamide and panthenol to calm environmental irritation — the kind of daily oxidative stress that accumulates into dullness and early aging. Limited for Excess Oiliness
Niacinamide (~2%) Estimated at roughly 2% based on INCI position — a useful level for everyday barrier support, sebum modulation, and mild brightening. Works alongside the green tea antioxidants and polyglutamic acid humectant system to deliver a well-rounded daily moisturizer rather than a single-active product. Established mechanism for Compromised Skin Barrier · established mechanism
Polyglutamic Acid A newer humectant reported to hold several times more water than hyaluronic acid at the skin surface. In this cream it pairs with sodium hyaluronate to create a two-tier humectant system — HA drawing water into the upper epidermis, PGA forming a water-retaining film on top to reduce evaporation. Not yet assessed
Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) A signaling peptide with a strong evidence base in wound healing and collagen support. It sits low in the formula alongside several other synthetic peptides, giving this gel-cream a surprisingly modern biotech spine beneath its plant-forward hydrator positioning. Not yet assessed
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) Contributes additional humectant action and supports barrier recovery. In combination with allantoin and licorice root, it makes this cream notably soothing for stressed or sensitized skin — one of the main reasons it's recommended for reactive users. Established mechanism for Dehydration · established mechanism
Full INCI List

Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-7, SH-Decapeptide-7, SH-Octapeptide-4, SH-Oligopeptide-9, SH-Pentapeptide-19, Glyceryl Stearate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol

Safety & Formulation Facts
✓ Pregnancy Safe ✓ Fragrance Free✓ Alcohol Free✗ Oil Free✓ Silicone Free✓ Paraben Free✓ Sulfate Free✓ Cruelty Free✓ Vegan✗ Fungal Acne Safe
Comedogenic Ingredients
Cetearyl Alcohol
Compatibility

Skin Match

Best For
Works For
Routine Step

moisturizer

Time of Day

AM & PM

Layering Tips

Apply after toner and serum, before sunscreen in the AM. Layers cleanly under makeup once fully absorbed. Very dry skin may want to follow with a richer occlusive at night, especially in winter. The gel-cream texture means it slots easily into almost any routine without feeling too heavy.

Results Timeline

Immediately after application: cooling, hydrating, slightly dewy finish that absorbs within a minute. Short-term (1-2 weeks): skin feels consistently hydrated, less reactive, and visibly calmer. Full benefits (4-8 weeks): improved baseline hydration, fewer afternoon dehydration lines, and a brighter overall complexion from the niacinamide and green tea working in the background.

Pairs Well With
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Sample AM Routine
  1. Gentle cleanser
  2. Hydrating toner
  3. Vitamin C serum
  4. Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Cream
  5. Sunscreen
Sample PM Routine
  1. Oil cleanser
  2. Gentle cleanser
  3. Essence
  4. Treatment
  5. Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Cream
Evidence

Science & Expert Perspective

The Science

The antioxidant story behind this cream is one of the best-documented in plant-derived skincare. Camellia sinensis leaf extract delivers polyphenols — notably epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) — which have been studied extensively for topical antioxidant activity. A review in Archives of Dermatological Research (Katiyar et al., 2001) summarized evidence that topical green tea polyphenols reduce markers of UV-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in human skin. EGCG has also shown anti-inflammatory and modest photoprotective effects in subsequent research.

Niacinamide, present at approximately 2% based on its INCI position, has a deep body of evidence supporting its role in barrier ceramide synthesis, sebum modulation, and mild reduction of pigmentation (Hakozaki et al., British Journal of Dermatology, 2002). At this concentration in a daily moisturizer, it's contributing measurable background support rather than acting as a single hero active.

The two-layer humectant story pairs sodium hyaluronate — the best-studied humectant in cosmetic chemistry — with polyglutamic acid, a newer film-forming humectant that has been shown in manufacturer and some peer-reviewed research to create a water-retaining surface film. Polyglutamic acid's independent evidence base is still maturing, but early studies suggest it can reduce transepidermal water loss when layered over or combined with HA.

The peptide section of the formula is anchored by Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), which has one of the stronger evidence bases of any cosmetic peptide. Research (Pickart & Margolina, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018) has documented its roles in wound healing, collagen synthesis signaling, and antioxidant activity. At the modest concentration present in this gel-cream, it contributes supportive rather than dramatic anti-aging effects.

References
  1. Green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate treatment of human skin inhibits ultraviolet radiation-induced oxidative stress. — Carcinogenesis (2001)
  2. The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer. — British Journal of Dermatology (2002)
  3. Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide — International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2018)

Dermatologist Perspective

Dermatologists generally consider this type of lightweight, fragrance-free gel-cream moisturizer an excellent baseline recommendation for a wide range of patients, from oily and combination skin in warm climates to sensitive and reactive skin looking for gentle, effective daily hydration. Working dermatologists frequently mention that the combination of approximately 2% niacinamide, a well-dosed green tea antioxidant, and a modern humectant system offers meaningful supportive benefits in a formulation that's unlikely to trigger the reactions commonly seen with fragranced or alcohol-heavy alternatives. The modest peptide content, including copper tripeptide-1, is viewed positively but not as a primary anti-aging tool — dermatologists typically recommend pairing this type of cream with an evidence-based retinoid or peptide serum for patients specifically targeting wrinkle or collagen-related concerns. Overall, this is the kind of moisturizer dermatologists feel comfortable recommending broadly.

Guidance

Usage & Recommendations

How to Use

Cleanse and tone as normal, then apply any treatment serums. Scoop a pea-to-dime-sized amount from the jar with a clean fingertip or spatula, warm briefly between hands, and press evenly across the face and neck. Let absorb for about a minute before applying sunscreen in the morning or additional layers at night. Use once or twice daily. For very dry skin or winter use, follow with a richer occlusive cream at night. Keep the jar closed between uses and avoid leaving it in direct sunlight.

Value Assessment

At roughly $22 for a 100ml jar, this is one of the better value propositions in the K-beauty gel-cream category. The cost-per-month lands well below comparable peptide moisturizers from Western brands, and the ingredient quality, vegan certification, and surprising depth of the formulation make the price feel like an underpayment rather than an overcharge. Given that Bonajour has been on the market since 2013 and this specific product has been in continuous production since 2017, you're also buying into a stable, iterated formula rather than an unproven launch. For everyday use, this is a genuine value standout — the kind of product where the price-to-quality ratio actually beats much more expensive alternatives.

Who Should Buy

Almost anyone looking for a reliable, fragrance-free daily gel-cream moisturizer — especially combination, oily, normal, and sensitive skin types. Vegan beauty shoppers who want a genuinely well-formulated option. People building a K-beauty routine who want a versatile, no-nonsense staple at a reasonable price.

Who Should Skip

Very dry or mature skin in winter — you'll want something richer, at least as a top layer. Anyone managing active fungal acne, since the formula contains cetearyl alcohol. Shoppers specifically seeking a primary anti-aging hero — the peptide levels are modest, not dramatic.

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Details

Product Details

Texture

Cool, jelly-like gel-cream that melts into skin within seconds. Slight cushioning feel, no tackiness after absorption.

Scent

Very mild natural green-tea aroma; no added fragrance.

Packaging

Squat green frosted plastic jar with matching lid. Not airless, but reasonably sturdy and typical for the price point.

Finish
dewyfreshlightweight
What to Expect on First Use

First application feels instantly cooling and refreshing — the gel-cream is noticeably cool to the touch and gives the unmistakable 'water bomb' sensation the name implies. Absorption is fast, with no tacky residue. No stinging, no adjustment period. First-time users tend to describe it as feeling like a light essence that turns into a barely-there veil on skin, which is basically accurate.

How Long It Lasts

A 100ml jar lasts 3-4 months applied morning and night face and neck application.

Period After Opening

12 months

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Best Season

spring summer

Certifications
VeganCruelty-free
Background

The Story Behind This Product

Bonajour launched the Green Tea Water Bomb Cream in 2017 as part of its commitment to vegan, naturally-derived skincare. It quickly became the brand's best-seller and has remained so for years, largely through word-of-mouth in K-beauty communities rather than viral marketing pushes. It's one of the Korean indie scene's quietly durable hits.

About Bonajour Established Brand (5–20 years)

Bonajour is a Korean indie brand founded in 2013 focused on vegan, naturally-derived formulations. The Green Tea Water Bomb has been the brand's flagship best-seller for years and has built a strong K-beauty community following, though the brand has limited independent clinical validation outside Korea.

Brand founded: 2013 · Product launched: 2017
Myth vs. Reality

Common Myths

Myth

Green tea creams are just a marketing name with no real benefit.

Reality

Many are, but this formula lists Camellia sinensis leaf extract as the fourth ingredient — a meaningful dose that delivers real polyphenol content alongside the humectant and peptide system. The cream's soothing and antioxidant benefits are legitimate.

Myth

Gel-cream moisturizers are only for oily skin.

Reality

While gel-creams work especially well for oily and combination skin, modern formulations like this one can suit almost all skin types in warmer months. Dry skin users can layer a richer occlusive on top at night rather than avoiding gel-creams entirely.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this cream good for oily skin?

Yes — it's one of the better gel-cream options for oily and combination skin. The niacinamide supports sebum modulation, the texture absorbs quickly without heaviness, and the fragrance-free formulation won't trigger shine-prone skin. It's especially well-suited to warmer months.

Is it hydrating enough for dry skin?

For normal-to-mildly-dry skin in spring and summer, yes. For very dry or mature skin — especially in winter — you'll likely want to layer a richer occlusive cream on top at night. It's an excellent base hydrator but not a heavy-duty anti-dryness cream.

What makes this different from other green tea creams?

Many 'green tea' Korean creams use the ingredient for marketing rather than at meaningful levels. This one lists Camellia sinensis as the fourth ingredient, includes a genuine peptide complex (including copper tripeptide-1), and pairs sodium hyaluronate with polyglutamic acid for a two-layer humectant effect. It's notably more sophisticated than its name suggests.

Can sensitive skin tolerate Green Tea Water Bomb Cream?

Yes — the formula is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and built around soothing ingredients like panthenol, allantoin, and licorice root. Most sensitive-skin users tolerate it very well, which is part of why it has endured as Bonajour's top seller.

Can I use it under makeup?

Yes — the gel-cream absorbs quickly and leaves a smooth, non-greasy finish that layers well under sunscreen and makeup. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes before applying your next step.

Is Green Tea Water Bomb Cream safe for fungal-acne-prone skin?

Not strictly — the formula contains cetearyl alcohol and a few other fatty alcohols that can feed malassezia in highly fungal-acne-prone users. If you're actively managing fungal acne, patch-test first or look at a dedicated fungal-acne-safe option.

Does it have copper peptides?

Yes — copper tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) appears in the formula along with several other synthetic peptides. The concentration is modest, but its inclusion gives this gel-cream a genuinely modern biotech backbone beneath its simple green-tea positioning.

Reviews

What Reviewers Tend to Say

Recurring themes our editors read across retailer reviews of this product — summaries in our words, not quotations, and not a substitute for your own patch test.

Common Praise

Genuinely cooling and hydrating

Fragrance-free and vegan

Layers cleanly under makeup

Works for almost every skin type

Common Complaints

Not rich enough for very dry winter skin on its own

Cetearyl alcohol can bother fungal-acne-prone users

Only one size available

Marketing understates the peptide content

Notable Endorsements
Longtime Bonajour #1 best-sellerHighly rated on Skincarisma and @cosme Korea
Appears In
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Related Conditions
dehydrationsensitivityexcess oilinessdullness
Related Ingredients
green teaniacinamidepolyglutamic acidpeptides