Soothing
Green Tea
also known as Camellia sinensis
Antioxidant calm for oily and reactive skin — soothes redness and helps keep shine in check.
What it is
Green tea extract comes from Camellia sinensis leaves and is loaded with polyphenol antioxidants, chiefly EGCG. In K-Beauty it's often used as fresh, high-grade extract rather than a token drop.
What it actually does
Green tea's antioxidants help neutralize the daily free-radical damage that dulls skin, while its polyphenols calm visible redness and irritation. There's also decent evidence it helps moderate excess oil, which is why it turns up so often in formulas aimed at oily and breakout-prone skin. It's a supportive, protective ingredient — quietly good for you rather than dramatic.
Why K-beauty uses it
Korea's Jeju green tea is a point of pride, and brands built entire lines around cold-pressed Jeju leaves — green tea is one of the ingredients that put K-Beauty's 'clean, calming' reputation on the map.
Best for
- Oily skin
- Redness
- Antioxidant support
Pairs well with
Routine placement
- Where it lives
- Toner · Essence · Serum · Mask
- AM/PM
- AM & PM
- Frequency
- Daily
How to use it
Works in almost any watery step, morning or night. In the AM it complements sunscreen's protection nicely.
The Plug verdict
Green tea is a low-key hero for oily-but-sensitive skin — soothing and shine-moderating without stripping. Look for formulas that lead with it rather than sprinkle it in.
Products featuring green tea
136 productsEditorially picked products where green tea is the hero — ranked by real value across authentic retailers.
Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Toner
from $12.90$14.10 · $0.06/ml
4 retailers
TIRTIR
Matcha Bubble Tea Scrub
from $16.00$17.33 · $0.17/g
3 retailers
HEIMISH
Matcha Biome Hydrogel Eye Patch x 60ea 0.049 oz.(1.4g)
from $12.49$15.25 · $254.90/oz
2 retailers
the SKIN HOUSE
Natural Green Tea Cleansing Oil
from $13.60$14.15 · $0.09/ml
2 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Soothing Toner
from $22.99$23.99 · $0.09/ml
2 retailers
B : Lab
Matcha Airyfit Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
from $10.50$17.88 · $0.70/g
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream
from $15.71$20.81 · $0.31/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum
from $18.95$27.31 · $0.24/ml
4 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Deep Cleansing Oil 6.76 fl. oz.(200ml)
from $10.99$17.00 · $0.05/ml
2 retailers
TIRTIR
Matcha Calming Cream
from $20.00$22.50 · $0.40/ml
4 retailers
NEOGEN
Real Bio Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea Pad
from $27.00$29.15
2 retailers
Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Serum
from $17.34$22.91 · $0.35/ml
4 retailers
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Skin Booster Toner
from $17.95$21.35 · $0.11/ml
3 retailers
innisfree
Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Pad
from $19.79$22.55 · $0.33/sheets
2 retailers
Blithe
Patting Splash Mask Soothing & Healing Green Tea
from $19.95$22.30 · $0.13/ml
2 retailers
TIRTIR
Matcha Skin Toner
from $20.00$23.64 · $0.13/ml
3 retailers
BENTON
Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam
from $10.58$15.91 · $0.09/g
2 retailers
innisfree
Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Serum
from $23.41$29.74 · $0.78/ml
3 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Hyaluronic Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
from $18.49$22.05 · $0.37/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Skin Booster Ampoule
from $24.95$28.92 · $1.00/ml
2 retailers
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
from $12.95$16.38 · $0.26/ml
3 retailers
HOUSE OF HUR
Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream And Gel
from $22.95$23.65 · $0.46/ml
3 retailers
NEOGEN
REAL FRESH CLEANSING OIL GREEN TEA (285ml)
from $25.60$31.38 · $0.09/ml
2 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Sensitive Cleansing Water
from $9.99$11.29 · $0.02/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Hyaluronic Skin
from $15.79$20.85 · $0.09/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme 7% PHA Gentle Exfoliating Toner
from $24.00
2 retailers
Centellian24
Madeca Matcha Toning Peeling Gel
from $20.70$23.23 · $0.14/ml
3 retailers
BENTON
Deep Green Tea Lotion
from $14.11$18.44 · $0.12/ml
2 retailers
Anua
Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
from $15.40$19.12 · $0.51/ml
3 retailers
COSRX
Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream
from $15.95$26.03 · $0.32/ml
2 retailers
NEOGEN
Real Fresh Foam Green Tea
from $22.00
2 retailers
innisfree
Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil
from $17.29$22.70
3 retailers
NEOGEN
Real Fresh Cleansing Stick Green Tea
from $22.00
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea PDRN Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
from $20.80$23.40
2 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Deep Cleansing Foam
from $8.59 · $0.07/ml
2 retailers
SOME BY MI
Super Matcha Pore Tightening Toner
from $15.48$15.64 · $0.10/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging
from $29.60$33.30
2 retailers
Beauty of Joseon
Calming Serum : Green tea + Panthenol (Vegan)
from $14.95$16.05 · $0.50/ml
3 retailers
TIRTIR
Matcha Dual Serum
from $23.20$26.10 · $0.46/ml
4 retailers
Centellian24
Madeca Matcha Pore Cleansing Oil
from $22.50$25.44 · $0.11/ml
4 retailers
Arencia
Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser
from $15.00$18.25 · $0.10/ml
3 retailers
SOME BY MI
Bye Bye Blackhead 30days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser
from $15.48$16.72 · $0.13/g
2 retailers
Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream
from $14.43$17.57 · $0.14/ml
4 retailers
TIRTIR
Matcha Tea Pads
from $18.40$20.70 · $0.12/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream
from $23.95$26.71 · $0.48/ml
3 retailers
COSRX
Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream
from $17.50$18.55 · $0.35/ml
2 retailers
One Thing
Green Tea Serum
from $14.95$17.98 · $0.19/ml
2 retailers
Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Emulsion
from $11.22$15.84 · $0.09/ml
4 retailers
VT Cosmetics
Matcha Cica Layer Serum
from $22.95$23.48 · $0.77/ml
2 retailers
HEIMISH
Matcha Biome Perpect Cleansing Oil
from $15.40$19.18 · $0.10/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Amino Hydrating Cleansing Foam
from $7.95 · $0.05/g
4 retailers
HOUSE OF HUR
Phyto Brew Matcha Ampoule
from $21.95$22.19 · $0.44/ml
4 retailers
TIRTIR
Matcha Pack Cleanser
from $13.60$14.82 · $0.11/ml
3 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Soothing Cream Plus
from $15.39$23.29 · $0.15/ml
4 retailers
the SKIN HOUSE
Green Tea Collagen Cream
from $7.19$9.20 · $0.14/ml
2 retailers
Dr.Althea
Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
from $15.95$16.27 · $0.35/ml
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Hyaluronic Lotion
from $17.59$21.74 · $0.10/ml
2 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Trouble Soothing Toner Pad 90p 5.29 oz.(150g)
from $13.99$15.04 · $2.64/oz
2 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Amino Hydrating Cleansing Water
from $10.58 · $0.03/ml
3 retailers
innisfree
Green Tea Caffeine Korean Eye Serum For Hydration & Puffiness
from $17.60$19.80
2 retailers
Isntree
Green Tea Fresh Cleanser
from $13.96$15.46 · $0.12/ml
2 retailers
SOME BY MI
Super Matcha Pore Tightening Serum
from $19.31$19.45 · $0.39/ml
2 retailers
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica S.O.S Spot Patch
from $5.59$7.30 · $0.07/ea
2 retailers
innisfree
- Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Pad
$17.95 · $0.30/ea
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
The Saem
Healing Tea Garden Green Tea Lip & Eye Remover
$4.06 · $0.03/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Korean Hydrating Moisturizer for Skin Barrier Repair
$18.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
SOME BY MI
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask 2024 Version
$10.92 · $0.11/g
Authentic · sourced via Amazon
NEOGEN
Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Green Tea
$10.95 · $0.07/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
SOME BY MI
Bye Bye Blackhead 30 Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble
$13.44
Authentic · sourced via Amazon
Nacific
Green Tea Cica Collagen Gel Mask
$3.58 · $0.10/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Skin Booster Ampoule Gel Mask
$3.49 · $3.49/pc
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Bring Green
Tea Tree Cica Pore Nose Pack
$10.49 · $2.10/ea
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support
$25.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
Arencia
- Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser
$21.95 · $0.15/g
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
innisfree
Green Tea Hyaluronic Glow Eye & Face Ball
$14.79 · $1.48/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
$17.95 · $0.16/g
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
innisfree
Green Tea Ceramide Cream for Redness & Barrier Repair
$30.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
MISSHA
Airy Fit Sheet Mask Rice & Green Tea 10 PK
$17.30 · $1.73/sheets
Authentic · sourced via Official Brand Stores
Beauty of Joseon
Calming Serum : Green tea + Panthenol
$19.20 · $0.32/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
- Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream + 15ml (My Melody Edition)
$19.95 · $0.40/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
Trimay
- Jeju Matcha Cleansing Foam
$8.95 · $0.09/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
MIZON
Joyful Time Essence Mask - Green Tea
$1.36 · $0.06/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
HEVEBLUE
- Derma Heal Zinc Matcha Recovery TX BB Crème
$29.95 · $1.00/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
BENTON
Deep Green Tea Toner
$10.95 · $0.07/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
coxir
Green Tea pH Clear Foam Cleanser
$9.35 · $0.06/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
JAYJUN
- Green Tea Eye Gel Patch
$23.95 · $0.40/ea
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
innisfree
Sulfate-Free Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
$14.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
innisfree
Green Tea Ceramide Refillable Korean Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair
$15.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
Bonajour
- Green Tea AHA Peeling Gel
$9.95 · $0.07/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
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B : Lab
Essence Toner Pad - 10ea - [7:3] Matcha Allantoin Moisturizing
$1.40 · $0.14/ea
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
ongredients
- Jeju Green Tea Cleanser Ball
$11.95
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
HEIMISH
Matcha Biome Amino Acne Cleansing Foam
$9.60 · $0.06/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
SOME BY MI
Super Matcha Pore Clean Cleansing Gel
$17.51 · $0.18/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
HEIMISH
Matcha Biome Redness Relief Hydrating Toner
$14.59 · $0.10/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
JAYJUN
92% Aloe+Green Tea Soothing Gel
from $10.95$6.94 · $0.04/ml
1 authentic retailer · more coming soon
TONYMOLY
Pureness 100 Mask Sheet - Green Tea
$1.09 · $1.09/pc
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Farm Stay
Green Tea Seed Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
$6.89 · $0.10/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
- Green Tea Ceramide Mist
$13.95 · $0.16/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Pad Green Tea - 1pad
$1.69
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Dr.Ceuracle
Vegan BHA & Matcha Ampoule
$12.89 · $0.43/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
NEOGEN
GREEN TEA MOIST PHA GAUZE PEELING (10 PADS)
$9.60 · $0.96/pads
Authentic · sourced via Hemeko
CU Skin
- Pink Matcha Tinted Sun SPF50+ PA++++
$18.95 · $0.38/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
HEIMISH
Matcha Biome Intensive Repair Cream
$19.21 · $0.38/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Amos
- Scalp Nourish Green Tea Shampoo Fresh
$17.95 · $0.04/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
innisfree
Invisible Barrier Korean Sunscreen Serum SPF 47 with Jeju Green Tea + Hyaluronic Acid
$20.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
NEOGEN
REAL FRESH CLEANSING STICK GREEN TEA (80g)
$15.12 · $0.19/g
Authentic · sourced via Hemeko
Yepre
Green Tea Lifting Mud Stick Mask
$20.00
Authentic · sourced via Hemeko
B : Lab
Matcha Hydrating Real Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
$8.92 · $0.18/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
- Green Tea Hyaluronic Serum + 15ml (MyMelody Edition)
$22.95 · $0.29/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
innisfree
Green Tea Hydrating Amino Acid Cleansing Oil
$24.00 · $0.16/ml
Authentic · sourced via Official Brand Stores
Then I Met You
Pore Purifying Soothing Cleansing Gel with Green Tea
$29.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
Bonajour
- Green Tea Foam Cleansing
$10.95 · $0.07/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
Trimay
- Jeju Matcha Emulsion Cream
$20.95 · $0.14/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
NEOGEN
GREEN TEA (160g)
$12.72 · $0.08/g
Authentic · sourced via Hemeko
HEIMISH
Matcha Biome Oil Free Calming Gel Moisturizer
$15.09 · $0.15/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Sidmool
- Green Tea Wrinkle Repair Cream
$8.95 · $0.18/g
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
innisfree
- Green Tea Ceramide Milk
$19.95 · $0.12/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
Beauty of Joseon
Dayscreen 2-in-1 SPF 30 Moisturizer with Green Tea-HA + Ceramides
$20.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
Editorial Pure
- PDRN Matcha Ampoule
$28.95 · $0.97/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
MISSHA
Creamy Latte Cleasing Foam - 172ml - Green Tea
$7.06 · $0.04/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
ETUDE
- 0.2 Therapy Air Mask (New) - 1pc - Green Tea
$2.54
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
B : Lab
Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser (New version)
from $27.42$17.91 · $0.23/ml
1 authentic retailer · more coming soon
By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Ceramide Barrier Cream
$25.00 · $0.50/g
Authentic · sourced via Olive Young US
Dr.Ceuracle
Matcha Clay Pack
$19.93 · $0.17/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
- Green Tea PDRN Bounce Booster Eye & Lip Serum
$16.95 · $1.13/ml
Authentic · sourced via Koreabe
Farm Stay
76 Green Tea Seed Premium Moisture Foam Cleansing
$1.66 · $0.02/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
$9.60
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
SOME BY MI
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
$19.47 · $0.19/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Arencia
Fresh Green Rice Mochi Foaming Cleanser with Green Tea and Tea Tree for Acne-Prone Skin
$19.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
Holika Holika
My Fave Piece Concealer - 2g - 08 Green Tea Mousse
$6.90 · $3.45/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Fresh Foam - 160g - Green Tea (New Version)
$22.00 · $0.14/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
BENTON
Deep Green Tea Serum
$14.99 · $0.50/ml
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
P.CALM
Azelaic Acid Matcha 1000 Calming Gauze Gel Toner Pad
$20.00 · $0.18/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Toner for Smoothing & Firming
$28.00
Authentic · sourced via Sephora
By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Ceramide Calming Toner Pad
$25.00 · $0.13/ml
Authentic · sourced via Olive Young US
Green Monster
Green Tea Catechin+
$26.00 · $0.84/g
Authentic · sourced via Stylevana
Products with green tea
6 products
Arencia
Fresh Green Rice Mochi Foaming Cleanser with Green Tea and Tea Tree for Acne-Prone Skin
Arencia
Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser
B : Lab
Essence Toner Pad - 10ea - [7:3] Matcha Allantoin Moisturizing
B : Lab
Matcha Airyfit Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
B : Lab
Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser (New version)
B : Lab
Matcha Hydrating Real Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
We match by ingredient mentions in product copy from our authentic retailers. If we missed a product you know contains green tea, let us know.
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aka Cica, tiger grass
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Mugwort
aka Artemisia
An old Korean medicinal herb now baked into ampoules — deeply calming for stressed, sensitive skin.
Beginner-safe
BHA
aka Salicylic acid
An oil-soluble exfoliant that gets inside pores — for blackheads, congestion, and texture that won't smooth out.
Frequently asked
- What does Green Tea do?
- Antioxidant calm for oily and reactive skin — soothes redness and helps keep shine in check.
- Is Green Tea good for beginners?
- Yes — Green Tea is considered beginner-friendly in most K-beauty routines.
- Is Green Tea safe for sensitive skin?
- Green Tea is generally well-tolerated on sensitive skin.
- How do you use Green Tea?
- Works in almost any watery step, morning or night. In the AM it complements sunscreen's protection nicely.