ISNTREE Mugwort Calming Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Contains Artemisia Capillaris Extract and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract to strengthen skin barrier to protect skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glucose.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
1 of 2 community members would buy it again.
★★☆☆☆/5 • It has very lightweighting gel texture, absorb quickly, non-greasy, and natural watery-finish. The downside, it's not really hydrating for me (empties way too fast) and a bit sticky.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Artemisia princeps extract~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl isononanoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateDipropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.7–2.1%
- 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 extractPanthenol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolArachidyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.9–1.15%
Glucose~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCetearyl olivate~0.55–0.8%
Sorbitan olivate~0.5–0.75%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 glycyrrhizateAllantoin~0.35–0.6%
- 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 AllantoinTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Carbomer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDisodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Caprylyl methicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Tromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Glycereth-26~0.25–0.4%
Beta-glucan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanBeta-glucan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanGlycereth-26~0.2–0.35%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIngredient list view
Water, Artemisia princeps extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Dipropylene glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panthenol, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Glucose, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium edta, Caprylyl methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Glycereth-26, Beta-glucan, Beta-glucan, Glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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.
| ISNTREEMugwort Calming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SolaWaveSolabiome Nourishing Moisturizer | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Cream | MustelaCicastela Repairing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $36.00 | — | $16.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Anhydroxylitol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ISNTREE - Mugwort Calming Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. ISNTREE - Mugwort Calming Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, glucose and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Arachidyl alcohol, ethylhexyl isononanoate and behenyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 1.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ISNTREE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 35.99CA$ in Canada and from 19.95$ up to 22.80$ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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