Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol for combination skin
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, this serum utilizes Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water and Panthenol to provide antioxidant activity and humectant action, respectively, addressing your oily shine concerns with moderate benefits.
- The formula offers excellent calming and soothing effects, with Centella Asiatica Extract and Panthenol working to reduce redness and irritation.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin frequently praise this serum for its lightweight ability to soothe redness and calm irritation without clogging pores. While highly effective for maintaining a healthy barrier and providing non-greasy hydration, those with very dry skin often find it requires layering with a heavier moisturizer to be sufficient.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs really quickly”
- “watery and lightweight”
- “never leaves any stickiness”
- “layers well with other products”
Gentle and fragrance-free Often Mentioned
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “no scent at all”
- “didn't break me out”
- “very gentle formula”
Soothes redness Often Mentioned
- “calms down my angry skin”
- “almost eliminated the redness”
- “dampens redness super effectively”
- “instant relief for irritation”
Hydrates without grease Sometimes Noted
- “hydrates well without breakouts”
- “leaves skin shiny and soft”
- “perfect for oily skin”
- “reduces oiliness and shine”
Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
- “didn't provide much hydration”
- “not strong enough for dry skin”
- “need to layer a toner”
- “failed to fix dry skin”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “made me break out”
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “destroyed my skin barrier”
- “skin appeared more red”
Minimal visible results Rarely Noted
- “didn't do anything noticeable”
- “didn't blow my mind”
- “calming effect minimal”
- “just okay”
Small bottle size Rarely Noted
- “finished remarkably quickly”
- “wish it was bigger”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “only 30ml”
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Questions and answers
What makes Beauty of Joseon Green Tea + Panthenol Calming Serum a great fit for combination skin?
Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum is a great fit because it uses green tea and panthenol to manage oily shine while calming redness and irritation. This formula has an excellent safety profile with very low risk of irritation, helping keep combination skin comfortable and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?
Camellia Sinensis and Panthenol make this serum a great fit for combination skin by helping calm oily shine and soothe irritation. Centella Asiatica Extract further helps improve skin moisture while reducing redness.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
What does Green Tea do for combination skin?
Green tea helps balance combination skin by reducing oily shine on areas like the forehead and nose while keeping dry areas calm and comfortable. It helps control excess oil production and protects the skin from daily sun and pollution stress.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2010
What does Panthenol do for combination skin?
Panthenol helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture while keeping redness and irritation calm. It is unlikely to cause breakouts and may help repair the skin barrier safely.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps calm redness while addressing oily shine.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to calm your skin and provide lightweight moisture before your retinol product. This routine helps reduce potential irritation while keeping your skin comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
How often should I use this serum?
This serum fits your combination skin well and is best used in the evening as part of your routine. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, so you can safely use it daily to help calm redness and keep your skin comfortable.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. It helps calm and soothe the skin while keeping oily shine in check.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Propolis Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Betaine, Octanediol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Tocopherol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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