You might know green tea as a drool-worthy ice-cream flavor or a cup of soul-soothing refresher every morning, but this natural ingredient is recognized by the beauty community as a long-standing powerhouse ingredient for good reasons. If we’re targeting acne or inflamed skin, a soothing skin treatment is basically all you need. Think green tea toners, green tea cleansers, and green tea gel creams—we’re spotlighting all the best K-Beauty green tea top-shelf products so that YOU can finally get the glow-up you deserve. So keep scrolling to see how green tea might just become your next miracle worker!

What is green tea?

Green tea, aka Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, is a powerful antioxidant that is famous for soothing and protecting the skin, reducing sebum, and minimizing signs of aging. It is mostly used in combination with other antioxidants because they work synergistically. Consider Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid as the best partners-in-crime for green tea because of the strong hydrating properties when they are combined. If you are someone who struggles with acne skin, you should consider green tea skincare products as your best friends as it helps calm inflammation and detoxify the skin, breaking the cycle of breakouts and the formation of blackheads.

Best Skincare Products with Green Tea

No. 1

Isntree - Green Tea Fresh Toner

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Even if you have clear skin before, you may find yourself having breakouts here and there, especially during your monthly hormonal cycle. Our springtime favorite for treating acne-prone, oily skin has to be the Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner. Free from alcohol, fragrance, essential oil, this Korean toner features a blend of EWG green grade ingredients, including 80% green tea extract from Jeju Island and other plant extracts, to soothe, control excess sebum and brighten your complexion. The hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica are also especially good for dry skin.

No. 2

numbuzin - No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal

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If you're looking for a highly soothing cleansing balm that will leave your skin clear and hydrated, this numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal will be your next add-to-cart favorite — for good reasons, of course. Contrary to popular belief, this cleansing balm doesn't simply "take stuff away" by removing dirt from your pores, it also delivers abundant moisture and antioxidant protection to the skin. This cleansing balm thoroughly removes heavy makeup and washes away impurities without stripping skin of moisture. It is enriched with green tea-derived ingredients and charcoal powder to unclog pores and remove excess sebum for smooth and clear skin throughout the spring season.

No. 3

innisfree - Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream

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You probably know that green tea is a powerful free-radical fighter, but innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream takes the buzzy skincare ingredient to another level. A hydrating cream, formulated with Green Tea and Hyaluronic Acid, that helps soothe and hydrate the skin with a rich moisturizing texture that fits to the skin for a healthy-looking and glowing complexion. It gives your skin the best form of TLC while soothing the skin to keep any irritation and sensitivity at bay. Keep it as your sink-side staple so you can easily use it every other day to hydrate and calm your skin.

No. 4

By Wishtrend - Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash

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Nothing says "deep cleanse" better than seeing the words "enzyme" and "powder wash" together. ICYMI, enzyme is an amazing cleansing agent that helps lift away dead skin cells and renew your complexion with a purified glow. By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash formula is every bit of luxurious and dreamy as you could imagine for a powder wash as it packs a punch to help keep your pores clear without irritating your skin, thanks to the low pH, scrub-like formula.

No. 5

COSRX - Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream

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The COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream is a godsend for those whose skin struggles with redness and excess oily shine when summer rolls around. This skin-soothing gel cream is a summertime delight that keeps the skin well balanced and replenished with hydration throughout the day, thanks to a potent blend of panthenol, allantoin and, of cource, antioxidant-rich green tea. The gel-like texture provides a cooling relief while leaving your skin with a fresh finish, the perfect regimen for the skin in spring.

No. 6

Dr.Ceuracle - Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence

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If you’re looking for a heavy lifter to try, start with the Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence. Honestly, we're pretty hyped up for Kombucha being on the ingredient list of this ceramide essence as this buzz-worthy tea-derived extract can really help detoxify your skin by drawing out impurities. This ceramide-rich Korean essence also absorbs like a toner and functions as a cream-essence hybrid. Its vegan formula also adds some brownie points to the mix, together with its blend of powerful antioxidants thanks to Camellia sinensis leaf (green tea) water and Schisandra chinensis fruit (omija) extract.

Want to test it out and see if green tea is your next MVP ingredient? Browse our best green tea products to refine your Korean skincare routine starting today! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get more instant product updates and skincare tips!

Disclaimer: We strongly recommend anyone with problematic skin conditions seek professional advice from dermatologists and sort out what ingredient works best for your skin type to get the result you want.