I'm From Mugwort Mask for oily skin
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Licorice Root Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower ExtractHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
One of the best nourishing masks for oily skin.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin due to the presence of Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, which offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities beneficial for managing excess sebum.
- Offers excellent nourishing for your skin due to the presence of Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder and Centella Asiatica Extract in high concentrations for soothing and skin regeneration.
- There are no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this creamy mask PM once a week to start, then increase frequency if your skin feels good.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing.
- Put the creamy mask on clean and completely dry skin for the best results against oily shine.
- Make sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using it the first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this gel-based wash-off mask is highly effective for users with sensitive, acne-prone, and heated skin, providing immediate cooling and soothing benefits. It excels at reducing redness and calming inflammation without causing dryness. Some users find the herbal scent and chunky texture to be polarizing.
Highlights
Calms redness inflammation Mostly Mentioned
- “It instantly soothes redness and helps reduce breakouts or irritation.”
- “My holy grail for calming redness... the flaky redness surrounding my pimples calmed significantly.”
- “Whenever my skin is unhappy or heated, I always turn to this to reset it.”
- “Takes the angry red color out of my acne almost immediately.”
Cooling refreshing sensation Often Mentioned
- “It literally cools down the skin as soon as you put it on.”
- “Perfect for hot summer days, feels like it came out of the fridge.”
- “Provides an immediate cooling sensation that feels therapeutic on irritated skin.”
- “Leaves my face feeling refreshed and the temperature of my skin feels lower.”
Hydrating non-stripping Sometimes Noted
- “Unlike clay masks, this gel formula doesn't dry out my skin at all.”
- “Leaves my skin feeling soft, supple, and hydrated after rinsing.”
- “It balances my oily skin without stripping it; my face feels plump afterwards.”
- “Gentle enough to use multiple times a week because it is so moisturizing.”
Pleasant herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “I personally love the earthy, herbal smell; it feels like a spa treatment.”
- “Smells like nature and tea, very relaxing and therapeutic.”
- “The scent is natural and not synthetic, which I really appreciate.”
- “Has a comforting hanbang (traditional herbal medicine) scent.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “It’s quite expensive for a wash-off mask that you rinse down the drain.”
- “Great product but I wish it was more affordable for daily use.”
- “Pricey compared to other soothing masks on the market.”
Messy chunky texture Sometimes Noted
- “The bits of mugwort are huge and can be annoying to wash off.”
- “Leaves twigs and herbal chunks in my sink that are hard to clean.”
- “The plant pieces felt a bit scratchy and rough on my sensitive skin.”
- “I found the texture a bit gross, like applying jam with leaves in it.”
Caused irritation Rarely Noted
- “My skin felt itchy and heated after using it, likely an allergy to mugwort.”
- “Gave me tiny red bumps on my forehead after one use.”
Strong polarizing scent Rarely Noted
- “The herbal smell is way too strong and medicinal for my taste.”
- “If you have a sensitive nose, the earthy smell might be overpowering.”
- “Smells a bit like dirt or wet weeds, I couldn't get past it.”
- “My partner hates the smell when I wear it, says it smells like medicine.”
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Questions and answers
What makes I'm From Mugwort Mask a great fit for oily skin?
This mask is a great fit for oily skin because ingredients like Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract help manage excess oil and calm the skin. It also provides nourishing benefits through soothing extracts like Centella Asiatica, while being very unlikely to cause irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
This mask is a great fit for oily skin thanks to mugwort leaf powder and green tea extract, which help calm redness and manage excess oil. Centella asiatica extract and licorice root extract are also included to soothe and nourish your skin without causing irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
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 Licorice Root Extract do for oily skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and balances oil production, making it a great addition for keeping oily skin clear and comfortable. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help soothe irritation or breakouts associated with excess oil.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask goes into your weekly routine after a cleanser and enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in the same routine as retinol by applying the mask first, letting it rinse off completely, and then following with your retinol treatment. This approach helps calm your skin and manage excess oil without causing irritation.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask fits your oily skin well and is suitable for weekly use as part of your routine. It helps manage excess oil and soothe your skin without causing irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is a great fit for your oily skin because it contains calming ingredients like Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder and Centella Asiatica Extract that help manage excess oil without harsh effects. It is unlikely to cause irritation, breakouts, or clogged pores since it lacks harsh ingredients.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Cosmetic 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, 2023Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Artemisia 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, 2024Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Topical application of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Sophora japonica flavonoid-rich fractions individually and in combination significantly increased the wound healing rate and reduced oxidative stress compared to wound and Nolaver-treated groups.
Molecules, 2023Topical 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, 2019Cordyceps sinensis mycelium hydroethanolic extract increased sirtuin expression, NAD+ synthesis, ATP production, collagen synthesis, and reduced ROS and wrinkles in in vitro assays and human subjects compared to controls.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical cream containing 0.2% Cordyceps militaris polysaccharide extract was safe and achieved over 70% overall preference in 20 female volunteers.
Fungal Biology and Biotechnology, 2023A cordycepin/chitosan hydrogel dressing served as a quicker re-epithelization of skin wounds and an apparent increasing collagen deposition compared with chitosan hydrogels in vivo.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2019Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Methylpropanediol, Ligularia Fishceri Leaf Extract, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta
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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