Missha

ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]

face mist

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
72%
Combination (dry)
72%
Balanced
69%
Combination (oily)
99%
Oily
99%

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A mist type essence infused with 100% Sweet Wormwood Extract to improve skin tightness after cleansing and effectively soothes irritated and sensitive skin. Moisturizes and provides comfort to parched skin. The even and fine mist minimizes skin irritation. Eco-friendly printing packaging with soy ink. Utilizes double fermented method to retain purity of Sweet Wormwood Extract.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Full Ingredients

5 total
WATER DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL PROPANEDIOL ARTEMISIA ANNUA EXTRACT

About ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]

Overview

ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] is a watery-light mist from Missha, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 5 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Water and Artemisia Annua Extract, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Water and Artemisia Annua Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Balanced skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 3 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 1 ingredient

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Propanediol

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Artemisia Annua Extract

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Artemisia Annua Extract is an extract of the whole herb, Artemisia annua L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  • Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 5 ingredients on the label.

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

3 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

4 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
5 Artemisia Annua Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Plant extract

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Artemisia Annua Extract is an extract of the whole herb, Artemisia annua L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]?

WATER, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PROPANEDIOL, ARTEMISIA ANNUA EXTRACT.

How do I use ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]?

After cleansing, spray onto the skin for 2-3 times and gently pat to absorb or spray onto cotton pad and wipe all over skin.

What skin types is ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin.

Is ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE] have?

It lists 5 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes ARTEMISIA CALMING ESSENCE [MIST TYPE]?

Missha, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Missha
Country
Korea
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