Skintific MUGWORT for oily skin
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
AllantoinLow
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Offers moderate moisturizing and soothing for your oily skin due to Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, which hydrate and calm the skin, but these benefits are mostly supportive and do not directly address oily shine.
- The formula contains ceramides and allantoin, which provide general skincare benefits, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract and lacks harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this clay mask for its ability to calm active acne and reduce redness without stripping the skin's moisture barrier, making it suitable for sensitive and oily skin types. While the stick format is highly celebrated for its mess-free convenience and travel-friendliness, some users note that neither format significantly removes deep-rooted blackheads despite the "anti-pores" claim.
Highlights
Calms acne & redness Mostly Mentioned
- “calm my acne instantly”
- “reduced redness significantly”
- “soothed my inflamed skin”
- “helped flatten cystic acne”
Convenient application (stick) Mostly Mentioned
- “mess-free application”
- “easy to use stick”
- “glides on smoothly”
- “perfect for travel”
Deep cleansing sensation Often Mentioned
- “skin feels fresh”
- “pores look cleaner”
- “texture feels smoother”
- “face feels detoxed”
Non-drying formula Often Mentioned
- “didn't dry out skin”
- “skin felt moist after”
- “no tight feeling”
- “gentle on skin barrier”
Application coverage issues Sometimes Noted
- “hard to reach nose area”
- “can't cover crevices”
- “need fingers to spread”
- “misses spots around nose”
Ineffective on blackheads Sometimes Noted
- “didn't remove blackheads”
- “pores looked the same”
- “no effect on komedo”
- “blackheads still there”
Minor breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “broke me out”
- “skin felt itchy”
- “triggered fungal acne”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smell put me off”
- “strong medicinal scent”
- “weird herbal smell”
- “scent is overpowering”
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Questions and answers
Why is Skintific Mugwort Acne Clay Stick a weak match for oily skin?
This product is a weak match for oily skin because it only offers moderate soothing and lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs peptides and lightweight hydrating agents without heavy oils to control shine while supporting the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for your oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control and does not directly address oily shine. A product of this type needs peptides, hydrating agents, and ingredients that support the skin barrier with a lightweight texture that avoids heavy oils and excess oiliness.
What does Mugwort Extract do for oily skin?
Mugwort extract helps calm red, irritated skin and balances oily areas by soothing everyday inflammation. It may also protect skin from daily damage because of its antioxidant properties, helping keep your complexion clear and smooth.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your final moisturizer, or as a step in your weekly routine. While it provides gentle soothing, oily skin also needs dedicated oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide to properly manage excess shine.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol to help calm the skin. This product is unlikely to irritate oily skin, but because it lacks strong oil control, an oily routine also needs ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is best used in your evening routine, applying it after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. It is generally safe for your oily skin, though a product of this type needs stronger oil control ingredients to manage shine effectively.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This product is unlikely to cause severe breakouts on oily skin, though minor breakouts may happen since reviewers sometimes report them. A product of this type needs powerful oil-absorbing ingredients and pore-clearing acids to truly balance oily skin.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This product is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though it provides only a weak match for oily skin overall. This type of skin needs ingredients that help control shine and reduce excess oil.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Cosmetic 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, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Chitosan-based hydrogels loaded with asiaticoside-rich Centella asiatica extract achieved controlled drug release, skin permeability, antimicrobial activity, and synergistic wound healing effects in an in vitro model.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.
Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024Topical 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, 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, 2017Moisturizer 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 gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A 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, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Peg-6 Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide Ns Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Np, Disodium Edta, Potassium Benzoate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate
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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