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Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II This smoothing serum is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and calm redness. This barrier-
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Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
This smoothing serum is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and calm redness.
This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Bifida Ferment Lysate to strengthen the skin barrier.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Centella Asiatica Extract 77%
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Glycerin
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Propanediol
Alcohol
Butylene Glycol
1,2-Hexanediol
Niacinamide
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Sodium Lactate
Sodium PCA
Citric Acid
Lactic Acid
Malic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Pyruvic Acid
Tartaric Acid
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Lactobionic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
Madecassoside
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Sodium Chloride
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Xanthan Gum
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
Pearl Powder
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract 77%, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Propanediol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Madecassoside, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Pearl Powder, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Methyl Gluceth-20
PEG-75
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Cola Acuminata Seed Extract
Hydrolyzed Algin
Pantethine
Caffeine
Lecithin
Tripeptide-32
Sodium Rna
Bisabolol
Glycereth-26
Squalane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Lactobacillus Ferment
Oleth-3
Oleth-5
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Faex Extract
Choleth-24
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ceteth-24
Tocopheryl Acetate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Hexylene Glycol
Carbomer
Triethanolamine
Trisodium EDTA
BHT
Phenoxyethanol
CI 14700
CI 19140
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-75, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Tripeptide-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Rna, Bisabolol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Faex Extract, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.