COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream 50ml — Lightweight Cooling Hydrator

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream is a lightweight, fast-absorbing green tea gel moisturizer designed to calm, cool, and hydrate irritated or heat-stressed skin.

This soothing gel cream combines a jelly-like texture with concentrated green tea extract and D-Panthenol to deliver refreshing hydration without heaviness. Formulated for sensitive and oily-prone skin, it absorbs quickly, helps reduce the appearance of redness, and can be used daily or after sun exposure. Free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, it follows COSRX’s clean-beauty standards and is not tested on animals.

How does this gel cream calm sun-stressed or overheated skin?

The formula focuses on ingredients known for cooling and soothing. With a high concentration of Green Tea Leaf Extract and D-Panthenol, the gel helps to comfort skin that feels warm or reactive after outdoor activity.

• Contains 37,500 ppm Green Tea Leaf Extract to deliver antioxidant-rich moisture.
• Includes 5,000 ppm D-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) to support visible skin recovery and soothe irritation.
• Jelly-like texture creates a cooling effect on contact and absorbs quickly without sticky residue.

Will this moisturizer feel heavy or greasy on oily/combination skin?

No — the Hydrium gel cream is formulated for lightweight hydration that won’t weigh skin down. Its water-gel consistency is designed to replenish moisture while letting the skin breathe, making it suitable in humid conditions or for oil-prone types.

• Light, non-greasy texture for fast absorption and easy layering under sunscreen or makeup.
• Works well as a daytime option in warm climates and as a refresh after exercise.
• Can be used alone or after toner to lock in hydration without clogging pores.

What are the key ingredients and how concentrated are they?

The product highlights targeted actives at meaningful concentrations to support soothing and hydration. Propanediol improves ingredient delivery while green tea and D-Panthenol provide calming and moisturizing benefits.

• 6% Propanediol helps enhance absorption and texture stability.
• 37,500 ppm Green Tea Leaf Extract supplies antioxidant and calming properties.
• 5,000 ppm D-Panthenol supports skin comfort and helps reduce the look of blemishes or discoloration.

How and when should I use this gel cream in my routine?

Apply this soothing gel cream after cleansing and toner; it works as a light final step for hydration or as an after-sun comfort layer. Use a small amount and massage gently until absorbed, then follow with SPF in the morning.

• Use alone for lightweight daytime moisture or layer under sunscreen and makeup.
• Apply post-activity or after sun exposure to cool and hydrate sensitized skin.
• Suitable for daily use in warm, humid climates or as-needed for flare-ups of redness.

Who is this for: The COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream is ideal for people with sensitive, oily, or combination skin who want a light, soothing moisturizer that calms heat-induced redness and provides fast-absorbing hydration. It’s also a good pick for anyone seeking a clean-formula, cruelty-free gel cream to use after outdoor activity, post-exfoliation, or during humid weather when heavier creams feel too heavy.