Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 8 moreWorks
“Use this gel-type moisturizer to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Morus alba bark extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus limon leaf oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Artemisia princeps leaf extract70%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolWater~8.1–12.1%
Glycerin~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~3–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~2.1–3.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.3–2%
Caprylyl glycol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMorus alba bark extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractAllantoin~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePinus densiflora leaf extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractChrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus semialata gall extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractSalicornia herbacea extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCupressus sempervirens leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilJuniperus mexicana oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractYucca schidigera root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCaramel~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl glycol, Morus alba bark extract, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Rhus semialata gall extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Pentylene glycol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus limon leaf oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Aspalathus linearis extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Caramel, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GRAYMELINMugwort Calming GelYOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEAloe Soothing Gel | KlairsMidnight Blue Clearing Water Cream | PEACH & LILYPeach Slices Blueberry Ice Cream Facial Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $13.02 | $9.79−$3.23 | $10.88−$2.14 | $29.33+$16.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GRAYMELIN - Mugwort Calming Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.60% - 1.40%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.85% - 1.25% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 11.04$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Morus alba L. nature's functional tonicsciencedirect.com
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