Skintific MUGWORT for acne-prone skin
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
AllantoinAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin, as Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract hydrate and calm the skin, providing supportive benefits for acne-prone skin.
- The presence of ceramides and bifida ferment filtrate further aids in barrier repair and overall skin health, complementing the primary soothing ingredients.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
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”
Sources: lovi.care, femaledaily.com, skinsort.com, tryandreview.com, shopee.ph, and more
Questions and answers
How well does SKINTIFIC MUGWORT work for acne-prone skin?
This product works moderately well for your acne-prone skin, as Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract help hydrate and calm the skin. It is very safe with no risks of irritation, though moisturizers that rate higher for this skin need ingredients that specifically target acne and blemishes while providing excellent barrier repair and deep hydration.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract hydrate and calm acne-prone skin, while ceramides and bifida ferment filtrate help repair the skin barrier. This moisturizing treatment works well, though acne-prone skin needs products containing effective ingredients specifically for acne and blemishes, with no risk of irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Mugwort Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Mugwort extract helps calm redness and ease irritation on acne-prone skin. It may also help soothe angry skin and reduce swelling because it has anti-inflammatory properties.
Mediators of Inflammation, 2016Molecular Medicine Reports, 2017
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps calm angry skin, reduces redness, and supports healing for breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin clarity when used consistently.
Molecules, 2023Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Acne-prone skin works best with products of this type that provide soothing plant extracts like Artemisia Vulgaris and Centella Asiatica to calm the skin and support the skin barrier.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, and applying it before or after retinol helps calm the skin and is unlikely to cause irritation. Products for this skin need barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and soothing extracts to keep the skin comfortable while using strong actives.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment is used in the evening as part of the routine for acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps calm the skin, though acne-prone skin needs products with stronger clearing ingredients and oil control for the best fit.
Health Science Reports, 2021Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to irritate your skin or cause major issues, though minor breakouts are a low possibility for acne-prone skin. It features soothing components like Centella Asiatica Extract and Allantoin with an excellent safety profile, but an acne-prone skin routine works best with formulas that target blackheads and control excess oil directly.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because it has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients that are unlikely to irritate. However, since the skin around the eyes and in certain body areas is thinner than facial skin, a product for this skin needs targeted barrier-repairing ceramides and calming plant extracts to keep it soft and calm without irritation.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
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, 2023Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023A 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, 2020Artemisia 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, 2016An 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, 2018Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
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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