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Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol
50% green tea and 5% panthenol in a fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested calming serum for barrier repair and sensitivity
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The Analysis
Quick Specs
Price$17
Ease Of UseApply 2 to 3 drops to cleansed skin morning and evening; absorbs immediately with no technique required, suitable for skincare beginners
Bottle Size30
Skin TextureLightweight watery serum that absorbs immediately without tackiness, suitable for all skin types
Expert Review Summary
Beauty of Joseon's Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol was reformulated in 2024 to increase the panthenol concentration from 2% to 5%, responding to user demand for stronger barrier-repair performance. The serum is built on a 50% Camellia Sinensis leaf extract base delivering catechins and antioxidants, combined with 30% Artemisia Princeps (Mugwort) extract for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial support. The elevated 5% Panthenol (Provitamin B5) is clinically established for trans-epidermal water loss reduction and barrier lipid reinforcement, with Allantoin at 0.5% providing additional calming and cell-renewal assistance.
The formula is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and dermatologist-tested, confirmed suitable for sensitive, acne-adjacent, and UV-irritated skin. Texture is a lightweight watery serum that absorbs immediately without tackiness. At $17 for 30ml it delivers high active concentrations at a price accessible to K-beauty beginners, and it functions well as a first calming layer before stronger actives or as a reparative step after retinoid or acid use.
Technical Specifications
Price$17
Ease Of UseApply 2 to 3 drops to cleansed skin morning and evening; absorbs immediately with no technique required, suitable for skincare beginners
Bottle Size30
Skin TextureLightweight watery serum that absorbs immediately without tackiness, suitable for all skin types
Sebum Control3
Fragrance Free Yes
Gentle Formula Yes
Pigment Fading3
Value For Money9
Hydration Level9
Non Comedogenic Yes
Pore Refinement3
Brand ReputationBeauty of Joseon is a highly rated K-beauty brand known for clean historically-inspired formulas with strong community trust and widespread retail availability
Calming Efficacy9
Retinol EfficacyNone
Clinical Evidence No
Peptide ComplexityNone
Firming Performance3
Niacinamide Percent0
Centella Cica Content No
Pdrn Or Exosome Content No
Ceramide Barrier Repair No
Hypoallergenic Testing Yes
Layering CompatibilityThin watery serum layers seamlessly as a first step under any moisturizer or active serum in a K-beauty routine
Azelaic Or Transexamic Acid No
Niacinamide ConcentrationNone; this formula is calming-focused with green tea, mugwort, and panthenol as the primary actives rather than niacinamide