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52% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 108 in skincare
Sample
58 redditors with explicit opinion · 10 positive · 7 negative · 2 neutral
Score0.542 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 32–73% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/AsianBeautyAdvice + 1 more
Imfrom · skincare
Polarizing
Mugwort Essence
r/KoreanBeautyr/AsianBeautyr/SkincareAddictionr/IndianSkincareAddictsr/AsianBeautyAdvicer/acne
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Mugwort essence some love for hyperpigmentation and general soothing, but several report dryness, blotchiness, and zero results for the price.
What redditors love
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Showed visible improvement on hyperpigmentation
“there's definately a big improvement on my hyperpigmentation. will repurchase”
u/Sasaeng · r/AsianBeauty →
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Works well for skin that responds to mugwort/artemisia
“I really like the I'm from mugwort toner as well, but I think my skin just generally likes mugwort/artemisia”
u/GlossyPinky7 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Became a routine staple worth the investment
“I've shelled out for and has stayed a staple in my routine”
u/GlossyPinky7 · r/KoreanBeauty →
What they don’t
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Caused dryness, blotchiness, and raised red spots
“I'm From mugwort essence made my skin dry and blotchy with raised red spots.”
u/LippiPongstocking · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Did absolutely nothing despite high price point
“The I'm From Mugwort Essence was overpriced and did absolutely nothing for my skin.”
u/Doxysmart · r/KoreanBeauty →
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u/Intelligent_Line7212
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
ave your money guys.
*Verdict: 2/10, WNRP*
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## Section 6: Face masks
1. ***Im from Rice:***
Nourishing, moisturizing, lightly exfoliating. I love rice as a skincare in
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u/Doxysmart
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r/KoreanBeauty
The I'm From Mugwort Essence was overpriced and did absolutely nothing for my skin.
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u/LippiPongstocking
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r/KoreanBeauty
I'm From mugwort essence made my skin dry and blotchy with raised red spots.
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u/Inner_Battle_529
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r/KoreanBeauty
The Im From Rice Toner made me overwhelmingly break out. Same with BoJ dynasty cream.
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u/Jumpy_Degree_2793
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r/KoreanBeauty
I'm from rice toner made my skin very angry . I also didn't like the way it felt, like having
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"I'm from rice toner... I thought just another popular toner. Now its a staple in my winter sk"
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"I've shelled out for and has stayed a staple in my routine.
I really like the I'm from mugwort toner as well, but I think my skin just generally likes mugwort/artemisia, so e"
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"ave rosacea and have super sensitive skin. These are my repeat buys (along with Im from mugwort essence )"
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"oner which I prefer but really glowy and moisturising. It's more affordable the I'm From Rice Toner and it's vegan."
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"erfect and a ***holy grail***)
* 2nd Cleanse : BePlain mungbear foam cleanser
* I'm From mugwort essence
* Anua Azelaic Acid 10+ serum
* Twice a week : Ilso Moringa tightening"
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"he time i developed fungal acne hence i always associate it with that. 3/5 MRP
i'm from honey mask: i only tried the mini version and it got bad pretty quickly? i used it on"
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"kin I'm in my 30s now and suddenly my skin become hyper sensitive. I have liked I'm from Rice toner for many years but now it becomes irritating to my skin :( Do you have an"
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"d chest is firm and tight. That and spf are my heroes. When I’m super dry I add Im From rice toner which makes me plumper than I have any need for normally but also smooth"
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"out. It’s a gel that has a lightweight quality to me and feels very soothing.
I'm from Vitamin Tree Water-Gel is on my list in case I need something lighter for summer. It ha"
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"d byoma milky toner. I've also noticed a difference since I have been using the I'm From mugwort essence.
But the biggest difference was getting on Tretinoin. My regular pcp p"
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"e exfoliating action, and definitely brightens (but also dries). I'm also using I'm from Mugwort which smells Uh-mazing but I don't think it's too hydrating. Still, in spite of"
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