The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing a Sageretia thea (Osbeck) M.C.Johnst. extract as an active ingredient. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic composition shows outstanding antioxidant and skin-soothing effects, by containing the Sageretia thea (Osbeck) M.C.Johnst. extract.본 발명의 일 실시예는 상동나무 추출물을 유효성분으로 포함하는 화장료 조성물을 제공한다.