The 5 Buzziest New Korean Skin Care Ingredients

Artemisia — or its less sexy name, mugwort — is another up-and-coming hero of Korean skin care. "Where to begin with how incredible artemisia is?!" says Kim. "[It] is widely known for being calming, soothing and reparative." Mugwort is rich in vitamin A and C and can do everything from brighten skin, tame breakouts and reverse damage caused by environmental aggressors."

Because of its versatility, artemisia is found in an array of products, including moisturizers, essences, serums and even sheet masks.

Missha launched a range of artemisia products last year, including the best-selling Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence, $55. Artemisia is the star ingredient in the Round Lab Mugwort Calming Toner, $27. You can also find it in the Hanyul Pure Artemisia Purifying Mask, $19.05, Moksha Dear Mugwort Mask Sheet Essence Type, $2.50, and the I'm From Mugwort Spot Gel, $19.

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