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Missha

TIME REVOLUTION ARTEMISIA TREATMENT ESSENCE

face essence

Missha

TIME REVOLUTION ARTEMISIA TREATMENT ESSENCE

face essence

Added June 7, 2026 Last edited June 7, 2026

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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Ingredients

Benefits

Actives

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It's the first treatment essence you apply after washing your face. It evenly tones and moisturizes skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Hydration

Soothing

Full Ingredients

5 total

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

About TIME REVOLUTION ARTEMISIA TREATMENT ESSENCE

Overview

TIME REVOLUTION ARTEMISIA TREATMENT ESSENCE is a watery-light essence 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

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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

Cleanse
Toning
Treat
Moisturise
Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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.

Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

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