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Green Tea Extract
By Nur → Last verified 9/26/2026
What it is
Green tea extract comes from Camellia sinensis leaves, rich in polyphenol antioxidants called catechins, used across Korean skincare as a supporting antioxidant ingredient in cleansers, sunscreens, and serums.
What the evidence says
Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors and has mild anti-inflammatory properties. It appears as a supporting ingredient rather than a headline active in most formulas, confirmed in Beauty of Joseon's sunscreen alongside ginseng and adenosine, and in SKIN1004's sun serum alongside centella and niacinamide.
Who it's for
Nearly everyone, it's a broadly well-tolerated antioxidant used as a supporting ingredient across many product types.
Worth knowing
No specific group needs to avoid green tea extract in topical skincare.
Where you'll find it
Products in our catalog that list Green Tea Extract as a key ingredient.
- Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser
- Arencia Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil
- Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
- Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF50+ PA++++
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Niacinamide SPF50+ PA++++ (formerly Rice + Probiotics)
- benton Deep Green Tea Lotion
- By Wishtrend Green Tea & Ceramide Barrier Cream
- Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum
- Dr.G Brightening Up Sun Plus SPF50+ PA+++
- Etude SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
- Etude SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
- Heimish All Clean Balm Mandarin
- I'm From Ginseng Serum
- innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
- iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum
- Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X
- Mizon All In One Snail Repair Cream
- numbuzin No.1 Pantothenic B5 Active Soothing Cream
- ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Cream
- SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
Frequently asked
What does green tea extract do for skin?
It provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors and has mild anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to its polyphenol catechin content.
Is green tea extract usually a headline ingredient?
No, it typically appears as a supporting antioxidant across formulas rather than a product's main active.
Which Korean sunscreens contain green tea extract?
Beauty of Joseon's Relief Sun and SKIN1004's Water-Fit Sun Serum both confirm green tea extract in their ingredient lists, among other supporting actives.