Skintific MUGWORT for oily acne-prone skin
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
AllantoinAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 suitability for your oily skin as Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract provide anti-inflammatory action to help with your acne and blemishes.
- The formula also includes Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to further soothe your skin and support hydration, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple 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
How well does SKINTIFIC MUGWORT work for oily acne-prone skin?
SKINTIFIC MUGWORT works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin because Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract help calm blemishes, while Allantoin soothes and supports hydration. It is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs stronger oil control ingredients to truly balance oily skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract help calm your acne and blemishes, while Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate soothe your skin and support hydration. However, this type of product still needs powerful hydrating and repairing ingredients, lightweight textures without heavy oils or greasiness, and strong oil control to truly suit oily skin.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does Mugwort Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Mugwort Extract helps calm red, irritated skin and reduces swelling in acne-prone areas. Because this type of skin needs anti-inflammatory ingredients and antioxidants to clear breakouts and soothe irritation, a well-suited product pairs this extract with gentle, clarifying ingredients.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm red spots and supports skin healing in oily, acne-prone skin. It may also help balance moisture and reduce breakouts by soothing irritated areas.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some treatments can also be used in the morning or twice a day. It is very unlikely to irritate your skin, but a product for this skin needs additional ingredients for optimal oil control.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the treatment after your retinol to help calm your skin and support hydration. This product is unlikely to cause irritation due to its soothing ingredients, though an oily skin type also needs ingredients for optimal oil control.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works in the evening as part of your routine for oily acne-prone skin. It is unlikely to irritate your skin due to the soothing ingredients, but this type of product needs extra ingredients for optimal oil control.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or heavy breakouts because it contains soothing ingredients like Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and Allantoin, though minor breakouts may still happen for some users. To better fit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs additional ingredients focused on optimal oil control.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
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 its gentle formula has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. It helps soothe and hydrate sensitive areas, though oily acne-prone skin needs additional ingredients for optimal oil control.
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, 2023A topical formulation containing panthenol, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate increased skin hydration by 74.1% and reduced transepidermal water loss by 13.5% at 28 days compared to baseline and untreated control in 35 individuals with xerosis.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026A 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
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone 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, 2024A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
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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