Tea tree oil and related products are incredibly popular in Korean skincare due to their soothing and clarifying properties. This guide covers how to say “tea tree” in Korean, along with essential vocabulary and phrases for discussing and shopping for tea tree products in Korea.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 티트리
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri
Meaning: Tea Tree (This is the direct phonetic transcription of “Tea Tree” into Korean and is the standard term used.)
Related Skincare Terms
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Expression: 티트리 오일
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri o-il
Meaning: Tea Tree Oil -
Expression: 여드름
Pronunciation: yeo-deu-reum
Meaning: Acne / Pimple -
Expression: 피부 진정
Pronunciation: pi-bu jin-jeong
Meaning: Skin soothing -
Expression: 스킨케어
Pronunciation: seu-kin-ke-eo
Meaning: Skincare -
Expression: 토너
Pronunciation: to-neo
Meaning: Toner -
Expression: 에센스
Pronunciation: e-sen-seu
Meaning: Essence -
Expression: 세럼
Pronunciation: se-reom
Meaning: Serum -
Expression: 마스크팩
Pronunciation: ma-seu-keu-paek
Meaning: Sheet mask / Mask pack -
Expression: 클렌저
Pronunciation: keul-len-jeo
Meaning: Cleanser -
Expression: 성분
Pronunciation: seong-bun
Meaning: Ingredient -
Expression: 민감성 피부
Pronunciation: min-gam-seong pi-bu
Meaning: Sensitive skin -
Expression: 지성 피부
Pronunciation: ji-seong pi-bu
Meaning: Oily skin
Using Tea Tree in Sentences
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Expression: 티트리 오일은 여드름에 좋아요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri o-il-eun yeo-deu-reum-e jo-a-yo.
Meaning: Tea tree oil is good for acne. -
Expression: 이 토너에는 티트리 성분이 들어있어요.
Pronunciation: i to-neo-e-neun ti-teu-ri seong-bun-i deul-eo-iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: This toner contains tea tree ingredients. -
Expression: 티트리 마스크팩으로 피부를 진정시켰어요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri ma-seu-keu-paek-eu-ro pi-bu-reul jin-jeong-si-kyeoss-eo-yo.
Meaning: I soothed my skin with a tea tree mask pack. -
Expression: 티트리 향이 나는 클렌저를 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri hyang-i na-neun keul-len-jeo-reul chat-go iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a cleanser that smells like tea tree. -
Expression: 민감성 피부에도 티트리 제품을 써도 되나요?
Pronunciation: min-gam-seong pi-bu-e-do ti-teu-ri je-pum-eul sseo-do doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I use tea tree products even on sensitive skin? -
Expression: 티트리 세럼은 피부 트러블 완화에 도움이 돼요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri se-reom-eun pi-bu teu-reo-beul wan-hwa-e do-um-i dwae-yo.
Meaning: Tea tree serum helps alleviate skin troubles. -
Expression: 티트리 오일을 국소 부위에 사용하세요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri o-il-eul guk-so bu-wi-e sa-yong-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Use tea tree oil on specific spots (topically). -
Expression: 이 브랜드의 티트리 라인이 유명해요.
Pronunciation: i beu-raen-deu-ui ti-teu-ri ra-in-i yu-myeong-hae-yo.
Meaning: This brand’s tea tree line is famous. -
Expression: 티트리 성분이 함유된 샴푸도 있나요?
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri seong-bun-i ham-yu-doen syam-pu-do iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there also shampoo containing tea tree ingredients? -
Expression: 티트리 스팟 트리트먼트를 추천해 주세요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri seu-pat teu-ri-teu-meon-teu-reul chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please recommend a tea tree spot treatment.
Shopping for Tea Tree Products
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Expression: 티트리 제품 어디에 있어요?
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri je-pum eo-di-e iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Where are the tea tree products? -
Expression: 여드름 피부에 좋은 티트리 제품 추천해 주세요.
Pronunciation: yeo-deu-reum pi-bu-e jo-eun ti-teu-ri je-pum chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please recommend a good tea tree product for acne-prone skin. -
Expression: 이거 티트리 오일 맞아요?
Pronunciation: i-geo ti-teu-ri o-il maj-a-yo?
Meaning: Is this tea tree oil? -
Expression: 티트리 함량이 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri ham-ryang-i eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the tea tree content percentage? -
Expression: 티트리 마스크팩 좀 보여주세요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri ma-seu-keu-paek jom bo-yeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please show me some tea tree mask packs. -
Expression: 이 티트리 토너는 알코올이 들어있나요?
Pronunciation: i ti-teu-ri to-neo-neun al-ko-ol-i deul-eo-iss-na-yo?
Meaning: Does this tea tree toner contain alcohol? -
Expression: 가장 인기 있는 티트리 제품은 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: ga-jang in-gi iss-neun ti-teu-ri je-pum-eun mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the most popular tea tree product? -
Expression: 티트리 클렌징 폼 있어요?
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri keul-len-jing pom iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have tea tree cleansing foam? -
Expression: 이 티트리 세럼 샘플 써볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: i ti-teu-ri se-reom saem-peul sseo-bol su iss-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I try a sample of this tea tree serum? -
Expression: 티트리 오일 사용법 좀 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: ti-teu-ri o-il sa-yong-beop jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please tell me how to use tea tree oil. -
Expression: 이거 티트리 라인으로 다 사고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: i-geo ti-teu-ri ra-in-eu-ro da sa-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to buy everything from this tea tree line.
Korean Culture Notes
Tea tree (티트리) is a highly valued ingredient in Korean skincare, often marketed for its effectiveness against acne (여드름) and for soothing irritated skin (피부 진정). You’ll find it in a vast array of products, from spot treatments and oils to toners, serums, cleansers, and especially sheet masks (마스크팩).
Korean consumers are generally very knowledgeable about skincare ingredients (성분). Brands often highlight the presence and concentration of key ingredients like tea tree on their packaging. Don’t be surprised to see specific percentages mentioned.
There’s a strong preference for natural or naturally derived ingredients in K-beauty. Tea tree fits perfectly into this trend, often featured alongside other calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica (병풀 – byeong-pul) or Mugwort (쑥 – ssuk).
While potent, tea tree products are often formulated to be gentle enough for daily use, even for sensitive skin types (민감성 피부). However, pure tea tree oil is usually recommended for spot treatment rather than all-over application.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A customer (A) is asking a store employee (B) at a cosmetics shop for help finding tea tree products for acne.
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Expression: A: 저기요, 티트리 제품 좀 찾고 있는데요. 여드름 때문에요.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, ti-teu-ri je-pum jom chat-go iss-neun-de-yo. yeo-deu-reum ttae-mun-e-yo.
Meaning: A: Excuse me, I’m looking for some tea tree products. It’s because of acne. -
Expression: B: 아, 네. 티트리 제품 찾으시는군요. 이쪽으로 오세요. 저희 티트리 라인이 인기가 많아요.
Pronunciation: a, ne. ti-teu-ri je-pum cha-jeu-si-neun-gun-yo. i-jjok-eu-ro o-se-yo. jeo-hui ti-teu-ri ra-in-i in-gi-ga man-a-yo.
Meaning: B: Ah, yes. You’re looking for tea tree products. Please come this way. Our tea tree line is very popular. -
Expression: A: 어떤 게 제일 효과가 좋아요? 토너나 세럼 보고 있어요.
Pronunciation: eo-tteon ge je-il hyo-gwa-ga jo-a-yo? to-neo-na se-reom bo-go iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: A: Which one is the most effective? I’m looking at toners or serums. -
Expression: B: 둘 다 좋은데요, 피부 진정에는 이 티트리 세럼을 많이 추천해 드려요. 티트리 오일 원액도 국소 부위에 사용하시면 좋아요.
Pronunciation: dul da jo-eun-de-yo, pi-bu jin-jeong-e-neun i ti-teu-ri se-reom-eul man-i chu-cheon-hae deu-ryeo-yo. ti-teu-ri o-il won-aek-do guk-so bu-wi-e sa-yong-ha-si-myeon jo-a-yo.
Meaning: B: Both are good, but for soothing the skin, I often recommend this tea tree serum. Using pure tea tree oil on specific spots is also good. -
Expression: A: 그럼 이 세럼으로 한번 써볼게요. 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: geu-reom i se-reom-eu-ro han-beon sseo-bol-ge-yo. gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Then I’ll try this serum. Thank you. -
Expression: B: 네, 꾸준히 사용해 보세요!
Pronunciation: ne, kku-jun-hi sa-yong-hae bo-se-yo!
Meaning: B: Yes, please try using it consistently!
Practice Tips
Now you know how to talk about tea tree in Korean! Try looking for 티트리 on the packaging next time you’re browsing K-beauty products online or in stores~ Reading the ingredient lists (성분) is great practice too!
Watch some Korean skincare review videos and listen for how they mention 티트리 and its effects like 피부 진정 or helping with 여드름. Don’t be afraid to use the shopping phrases if you get the chance. Keep practicing! 파이팅! (pa-i-ting! – Fighting! / You can do it!)
