I'm From Mugwort Essence for dry skin
Artemisia Vulgaris ExtractAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 soothing for irritated dry skin as Artemisia Princeps Extract calms inflammation and provides some hydration. This ingredient is beneficial for dry or flaky skin, though the formula lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your soothing toner 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply your soothing toner after cleansing, and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the soothing toner into your skin with your hands. Let it absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
- Apply the soothing toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. This works great for dry or flaky skin to lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area when applying the soothing toner. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this essence is highly regarded for its ability to soothe redness and irritation, making it a favorite for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Users appreciate its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that layers well. Some users find it not moisturizing enough on its own and consider the price high for its simple formulation.
Highlights
Calms redness Mostly Mentioned
- “Redness gone overnight”
- “Calmed angry cystic acne”
- “Stopped the itching immediately”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly”
- “Watery and non-sticky”
- “Great for layering”
- “Feels like nothing on skin”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't sting my sensitive skin”
- “Safe for fungal acne”
- “Pure and simple”
- “No unnecessary fillers”
Hydrating and plumping Sometimes Noted
- “Skin drinks it up”
- “Plumps my skin”
- “Great for the 7-skin method”
- “Deeply hydrating”
Expensive for value Sometimes Noted
- “Too expensive for water”
- “Pricey for what it is”
- “Not worth the full price”
- “Only buy on sale”
Polarizing scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like medicine”
- “Strong herbal scent”
- “Smells like dirt/weeds”
- “Scent is overpowering”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “Did absolutely nothing”
- “Just feels like expensive water”
- “Saw no difference”
- “Not moisturizing enough”
Packaging/reformulation concerns Rarely Noted
- “New plastic bottle feels cheap”
- “Reformulation caused a rash”
- “Miss the glass packaging”
- “New version isn't as good”
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Questions and answers
How well does I'm From Mugwort work for dry skin?
I'm From Mugwort Essence works moderately well for dry skin, helping calm irritation and providing some hydration. However, this skin type needs products with richer softening and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry skin?
Artemisia Princeps Extract helps calm inflammation and provides some hydration for dry skin. However, since this type of product lacks enough softening and sealing ingredients for your dry skin, it needs rich moisturizing agents and soothing extracts to keep your skin fully hydrated and comfortable.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
What does Mugwort Extract do for dry skin?
Mugwort extract helps dry skin feel soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier. It promotes the proteins your skin needs to hold onto moisture and stay comfortable. Dry skin using this type of ingredient also benefits from extra nourishing oils and gentle hydrators to keep flakes away.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024
What does Artemisia Princeps Extract do for dry skin?
Artemisia princeps extract helps dry skin by boosting proteins that strengthen your skin barrier to lock in moisture and keep it soft. It also calms irritation and reduces redness, making it a soothing choice for easily upset skin.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This soothing toner goes after cleansing in the morning and evening routine to help calm irritation and provide some hydration for dry skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation, though dry skin generally needs extra rich creams and oils to lock in moisture.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner before your retinol, as it has a very safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation on dry skin. However, since it only provides moderate calming and hydration, dry skin using this product needs extra rich lotions and skin-softening oils to lock in moisture.
How often should I use it?
You can use this soothing toner daily as part of your morning and evening routine. It has a great safety profile and is unlikely to irritate dry skin. However, since it lacks sufficient rich and sealing ingredients, dry skin needs additional soothing creams and heavier moisturizing lotions to lock in hydration.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on dry skin since it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. However, because your skin is dry, a product of this type needs extra rich, softening, and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture and prevent flaking.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
What the research says
Artemisia 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, 2024
Why other toners fit dry skin better
A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Colloidal oatmeal induced skin barrier-related gene expression in vitro and showed significant clinical improvements in skin dryness, moisturization, and barrier in 50 healthy female subjects treated with a colloidal oatmeal lotion.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016Application of Echinacea purpurea cream and gel increased skin hydration up to 10.6 AU and 11.4 AU and decreased wrinkles by 9.47% and 14.92% without causing skin irritation in 10 healthy volunteers over 1 month.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
Ingredients
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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