beautyofjoseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol 30ml

A serum made for skin that's been worn down by light and the daily grind. Korean brand Beauty of Joseon brings together two staples of Eastern medicine — green tea and mugwort — alongside a barrier-repairing active, at a higher concentration than the original formula. Something genuinely soothing, without the fuss.

Texture and key ingredients — The formula is built on a Camellia Sinensis leaf water base (50.9%), meaning green tea isn't a token ingredient here: it's the actual liquid core of the serum. EGCG, the main compound in the leaf, helps calm skin after UV exposure. Artemisia Capillaris extract (mugwort, 30%) brings hydration and relief — a plant with deep roots in Asian herbal tradition. Panthenol at 5% — up from 2% in the previous version — converts to vitamin B5 on contact with skin and actively holds moisture in the tissue. The texture is lightweight and fluid, designed to be applied in just a few drops and absorbed with a gentle press of the fingers.

How to use it — 2 to 3 drops after cleansing, pressed onto the face with a light palm-patting motion rather than rubbing. This tapping gesture encourages absorption without pulling at the skin. The serum fits naturally before your moisturiser, especially on days with sun exposure or when skin feels tight by the end of the day. The 30ml bottle gives roughly one month of daily use, making it a sensible size to try before committing to a regular routine.

• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water at 50.9%: green tea forms the water base of the formula, not just a secondary extract.
• Artemisia Capillaris Extract at 30%: a higher proportion than the original version for a stronger soothing effect.
• Panthenol at 5%: increased concentration (up from 2%) for active moisture barrier support.
• Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Sodium Hyaluronate round out the formula for both surface and deeper hydration.
• 30ml bottle: a month's worth of use — just the right size to see how your skin responds before making it a staple.