Top 7 Green Tea Skincare Products, Tested & Reviewed 2025

Green tea skincare is a timeless classic and the very rest that our skin craves most.

It’s a timeless remedy for soothing and clarity, and has become a vital energy source for modern skin. The catechins within protect the skin from enviromental stressors, while its refreshing water-based texture instantly cools and calms sensitive areas.

Delivering deep hydration to dry skin and a refreshing balance to oily skin, this ‘green recipe’ is like the healthiest tonic for your skin to drink in.

We put 15 Korean green tea products to the test, analyzing everything from ingredients and texture to skin compatibility and value for money. Here is our final list of the top 7 that won over our hearts and our skin.

The 7 Best Green Tea Skincare Products

Rather than ranking them by rating, we’ve organized these products to follow the natural flow of an actual skincare routine.

From refreshing cleansers to potent serums, we are introducing a curated collection of products that survived our rigorous testing process. However, to give you a small spoiler: you won’t find a green tea moisturizer or cream in the final step of this list.

Despite testing a vast array of products currently on the market, none of the creams we tried satisfied our testers’ demanding criteria for green tea concentration, long-lasting hydration, texture, and overall ingredient list.

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Cleanser

We were skeptical at first. If this were a green tea product, why was the color so dark and brown? Turns out, that’s how concentrated green tea looks. This cleanser contains deeply steeped green tea at 0.7% of the formula—modest on paper, but actually three times higher than most competitors (which hover below 0.2%).

The texture is like green tea jam: gooey, with visible particles that provide gentle physical exfoliation when you massage it in. Most won’t feel the particles at all, but if your skin is particularly sensitive to texture, you may want to skip this one.

Our oily-skinned testers loved the sebum control. Green tea’s EGCG is well documented for regulating oil, but this adds Anti-sebum P for extra precision. It doesn’t change how much sebum your skin produces, but it’s especially effective at removing the grit and grease that oily and combination types struggle with.

For a gentle cleanser, it removes base makeup surprisingly well, though you shouldn’t rely on it alone for a full face of makeup.

The amino acid-derived surfactants and multi-layered hyaluronic acid keep the formula gentle. Even our dry skin testers found it non-stripping, with minimal irritation observed across all skin types.

Yadah Green Tea Pure Cleansing Balm

No matter how potent your serum or how premium your cream, improper cleansing renders it all pointless. Sunscreen worn throughout the day, makeup, fine dust, and accumulated waste. Removing these thoroughly through double cleansing is where skincare truly begins.

Open the jar, and a firm sorbet-like texture greets you first. Scoop it with the spatula, and the moment it touches skin, body heat melts it gradually into a milky consistency. Through this gentle transformation, everything from base makeup to targeted color cosmetics dissolves without resistance.

Even around the eyes, stinging was virtually absent, making non-waterproof eye makeup removal straightforward. Follow with a light foam cleanser, and you’re left with clean skin, no slippery residue clinging behind.

Sunflower seed, jojoba, and olive oils also prevent moisture loss while keeping the texture soft. No exfoliating ingredients means daily use is gentle enough for all skin types.

One caveat: if you react to eucalyptus or orange components, skip this. Otherwise, it’s effective and non-irritating—we’d buy it again.

By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash

Enzyme powder wash has been a derm-insider secret to clear skin. It breaks down dead skin gently, smooths texture, and reaches deep into pores to prevent breakouts. This method meets the sweet spot between chemical peels and physical scrubs.

By Wishtrend combines the strengths of enzyme powder wash with green tea’s benefits. Green tea powder at 2%, papain enzyme, baking soda, and coconut-derived surfactants. These four ingredients work together to create a balanced cleansing formula.

You see the difference the moment you rinse. It effortlessly dissolves excess sebum and dead skin, revealing a texture that’s incredibly smooth to the touch. It clears out the pores like a heavy-duty mask, yet leaves the skin feeling hydrated, balanced, and brighter.

This uses finely milled green tea powder at 2% concentration, not just standard tea extract. That strengthens sebum absorption considerably. Different types of citrus extract address sebum settled deep in pores while keeping the skin feeling moisturized.

Of all the green tea skincare tested, this one takes the prize for its scent. It’s a fragrant nod to matcha latte, and using it just twice a week makes every wash feel like a luxe ritual. The refreshing aroma starts at your nose and ends by hitting the reset button on your mood.

Finding the perfect powder-to-water balance takes a little practice. But once you do, the customization is everything! A softer lather for daily use, a denser paste for targeted exfoliation. It’s totally up to you.

For best results, follow this ritual. Dissolve the powder in lukewarm water to create a rich lather, then apply it as a mask. Let the enzymes work their way through dead skin for 1-3 minutes. Finish with a soft massage and a lukewarm rinse for that perfect glow.

Benton Deep Green Tea Toner

The first step after cleansing. A toner stands at this starting point to rebalance disrupted pH levels and prepare skin to absorb what comes next. Rather than cramming in an ambitious roster of active ingredients, the ideal formula delivers straightforward hydration and soothing relief.

The Benton Green Tea Toner is the definition of ‘back to basics.’ While most toners use plain water as a filler, this one packs a punch with 50.22% green tea water to maximize soothing and antioxidant benefits. The rest of the formula is kept lean.

A tester with redness issues was seriously impressed: ‘I loved that it focused purely on calming, without any greasy residue.’ While it skips multi-functional claims like brightening, its advantage lies in its clean, gentle vegan formula you can trust.

For maximum results, skip the hands and opt for the ‘pad-mask’ method. The nearly colorless and odorless liquid mimics the sensation of cold-brewed green tea against your skin, providing an instant cooling and soothing effect.

Sensitive-dry types might find it a little too light on moisture. However, for those with redness or oily skin, it’s a stellar choice. We loved that this was exactly what we would define as ‘less is more.’

If there’s one gripe we have, it’s the packaging. The dispenser is quite narrow, forcing you to shake it vigorously every time. It’s a bit of a workout when you’re trying to fully saturate a cotton pad.

You could decant it into a spray bottle, but you’d be missing out on its full potential. To see what this toner is really capable of, you need to soak a pad and let it sink in. That’s the only way to get the full soothing experience.

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum

Isntree’s entire Green Tea line is exceptional, but the cleanser and this serum? They’re in a league of their own. It’s a fact proven by their flawless ingredients and a sensory experience that’s truly unmatched.

First up, the ingredients. Green tea extract at 77% replaces purified water as the base. Plus, a 0.1% EGCG boost for serious anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action.

Quick heads-up on the label. The labeling for green tea extract shows as 1,832ppm following a shift in Korean regulations in early-mid 2025. Don’t be misled by the digits—the potency remains exactly the same as before.

Anti-Sebum P helps manage the oil-moisture balance, while a blend of 2% Niacinamide and Panthenol complements the formula. As an added bonus, this serum is MFDS-certified for both whitening and wrinkle improvement, offering a streamlined solution that targets three major skin issues at once.

In real-world testing, it received glowing reviews across all skin types. However, those with oily skin were particularly impressed, reporting that their sebum levels felt significantly more balanced. If you struggle with excess shine or acne, this is exactly what the brand ordered for you.

The texture has a slight viscosity, but don’t expect any heavy, greasy residue. It glides on effortlessly and sinks in within seconds. A subtle herbal aroma provides a moment of zen post-cleanse, and because the scent is so faint, even the most sensitive noses can enjoy it without hesitation.

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum

When we talk about green tea skincare, the conversation always lands on Innisfree and Beauty of Joseon serums. We put both to the test, and Innisfree took the crown.

Innisfree boasts a more balanced green tea formulation overall. They’ve cleverly addressed the potential dryness often associated with green tea products by incorporating green tea seed oil.

The formula is further enriched with multi-weight hyaluronic acid, panthenol, betaine, and squalane. Plus, brightening niacinamide sits high on the ingredient list. That blend is why we determined it offers better value as a serum.

Beauty of Joseon is great for calming, but it can leave you feeling a bit parched. Innisfree, on the other hand, is a solid all-rounder. It doesn’t just sink deeper into the skin; it seals the moisture with a breathable barrier.

It’s tested non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic, which offers peace of mind for those with oily and acne-prone skin types. A word of caution, however: during periods of extreme skin sensitivity, complex formulations like this can sometimes trigger irritation. When that happens, stick to something super simple, like the Isntree serum.

How We Tested

We tested 15 different formulas to find the best of the best. Far from being just another green tea skincare product, these seven winners offer a surefire solution and fundamentally elevate skin condition.

For three weeks, testers with various skin types lived with these products, meticulously checking for non-sticky absorption, instant soothing, and long-lasting moisture retention. To ensure a balanced perspective, our ratings represent the average score from testers of all skin types.

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