Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol 30 ml – Soothing Serum For Red, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin

50.9% Green Tea Leaf Water to calm redness and provide antioxidant protection

30% Mugwort (Artemisia) + 5% Panthenol to soothe irritation and strengthen the barrier

Lightweight, hydrating texture that absorbs fast without stickiness

Alcohol-free, fragrance-free & essential-oil-free – made for sensitive skin

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Product Details

What is it?

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol is a soothing treatment serum designed for skin that’s easily irritated, red, or sensitised from UV, acne treatments or over-exfoliation.

It’s built around a high concentration of hanbang ingredients:

50.9% Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Water – antioxidant-rich, helps reduce redness and defend against UV-induced damage.
30% Artemisia Capillaris (Mugwort) Extract – classic Korean herb for calming heat, soothing inflammation and lightly hydrating.
5% Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – strengthens the moisture barrier, boosts hydration and helps skin recover.

The rest of the formula uses glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, polyquaternium-51, allantoin and licorice-derived dipotassium glycyrrhizate to keep skin hydrated, soft and calm. The texture is a light, slightly viscous serum that sinks in quickly and layers well with other actives.

Who is it for?

✔ Sensitive, easily-irritated or reactive skin
✔ Acne-prone skin with redness, irritation or disrupted barrier
✔ Normal, combination and oily skin that still feels dehydrated or hot
✔ Retinoid / acid users who need a “buffer” calming serum
✔ Anyone who wants an alcohol-free, fragrance-free soothing step

If your skin is frequently hot, stingy, red or just “over it”, this is the serum that helps bring it back down.

Why you’ll love it

Green tea for antioxidant calming
Green tea leaf water (50.9%) is rich in catechins like EGCG, which help soothe UV-damaged skin, reduce redness and provide antioxidant protection against environmental stress.
Mugwort (Artemisia) 30% for extra soothing
Mugwort is a classic K-beauty calming herb, naturally rich in vitamin E. Here it helps cool, hydrate and relieve irritation, ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
5% Panthenol = moisture barrier support
Panthenol at 5% doesn’t just hydrate – it also helps strengthen the lipid barrier, reduce water loss and speed up recovery when your skin has been overworked by actives or sun.
Humectant + barrier blend for cushiony hydration
Glycerin, butylene glycol, betaine, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, polyquaternium-51 and sodium hyaluronate pull water into the skin and help it stay there, so you get that soft, bouncy feel instead of tightness.
Soothing extras for angry skin
Allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate (licorice salt), Coptis japonica root extract and malt extract add a calm-down cocktail: anti-inflammatory, anti-redness and barrier-comforting.
Texture that plays well with others
It’s water-light and non-sticky, so it layers easily under hydrating serums, niacinamide, retinoids or more targeted treatments without pilling.

Free-from / Ethics

Alcohol-free
Fragrance-free & essential-oil-free
Silicone-free, mineral-oil-free, paraben-free (per multiple retailers)
Cruelty-free brand
Vegan-friendly formula (no animal-derived ingredients)

How To Use

When to use
AM and/or PM after cleansing and toner/essence.

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Step-by-step

Prep your skin
Cleanse, then apply a hydrating toner or essence.
Skin can be slightly damp – this helps spread and absorption.
Apply the serum
Use 2–3 drops (or a small pea-sized amount) into clean hands.
Gently spread over face and neck, focusing on:
Areas with redness (cheeks, around nose)
Zones that feel irritated, hot or sensitive
Spots where you use strong actives (retinoids, acids).
Press & absorb
Use light pressing and patting motions for 30–60 seconds until it sinks in.
Layer the rest of your routine
Follow with other serums if needed, then moisturiser.
Daytime = SPF
In the morning, always finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50, especially if you’re using exfoliants or retinoids elsewhere in your routine.

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Tips to get the most out of it

On retinoid or acid nights:
Cleanser → hydrating toner → Calming Serum → moisturiser.
If your barrier is really upset, pause strong actives and just do:
Gentle cleanser → Calming Serum → barrier cream → SPF (AM).
Works nicely mixed (in the palm) with stronger actives to buffer them if you’re feeling a bit sensitised.

Patch-test first. Apply a little behind your ear or on your jawline and wait 24 hours before full use, especially if your skin is very reactive.

Ingredients

Full Ingredients (INCI)

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water (50.9%), Artemisia Capillaris Extract (30%), Panthenol (5%), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Malt Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate.

Key Ingredients Explained

Green Tea Leaf Water (50.9%)
Antioxidant-rich base that helps soothe redness, protect against UV-induced damage and lightly control sebum, making it ideal for sensitive, acne-prone and combination skin.

Mugwort / Artemisia Capillaris Extract (30%)
Traditional Korean herb known for its cooling, anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties; great for calming “hot”, angry skin and supporting recovery.

Panthenol (5%)
Pro-vitamin B5 at a high concentration: attracts and holds water, boosts barrier lipids, reduces irritation and supports wound healing – basically a comfort blanket for sensitised skin.

Glycerin, Betaine, Polyquaternium-51 & Sodium Hyaluronate
A humectant and NMF-mimicking blend that pulls water into the outer skin layers and holds it there, keeping skin plump, soft and less reactive.

Allantoin & Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Salt)
Classic soothing agents that calm irritation, reduce redness and support barrier healing; dipotassium glycyrrhizate also has mild sebum-regulating benefits.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Japanese goldthread root – traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, further helping to keep angry, blemish-prone skin calm.

Malt, Pomegranate, Butterfly Pea & Mangosteen Extracts
A small “extra” complex of botanicals that contributes antioxidant, soothing and protective benefits, supporting overall skin health.

Dispatch & Delivery

We dispatch all orders within 1 business day (Monday–Friday) from our London, UK base via Royal Mail Tracked.

UK Standard £3.99: Royal Mail Tracked Standard Delivery (2-3 working days from dispatch) Free on orders over £30
UK Express £5.50: Royal Mail Tracked First Class Delivery (1-2 working days from dispatch)
EU: £9.99 (3–7 working days) – Free on orders over €80

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