Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar
Works for
ExfoliationLactobionic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Formulated with 2% niacinamide and three different types of acids (AHA, BHA and PHA), this soap helps treat acne, brighten, exfoliate and clear away impurities from the pores.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactobionic acid, salicylic acid.
CleansingSodium palmitate, Sodium stearate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, potassium laurate, sodium laurate, sodium palmitate, sodium stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium palmitate
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Lactobionic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Formulated with 2% niacinamide and three different types of acids (AHA, BHA and PHA), this soap helps treat acne, brighten, exfoliate and clear away impurities from the pores.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: lactobionic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinWater~11–17%
Propylene glycol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium palmitate~3.2–4.8%
Sodium stearate~2.6–3.9%
Potassium laurate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateSodium laurate~1.4–2.2%
Coco-betaine~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1.1–1.7%
Sucrose~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSorbitol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolDecyl glucoside~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideNiacinamide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideChlorella vulgaris powder~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHordeum vulgare leaf powder~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilAdansonia digitata seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractLactobionic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity
More about Lactobionic acidHydrolyzed potato protein~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed rice protein~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinHydrolyzed oat protein~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed oat proteinDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Glycerin, Water, Propylene glycol, Sodium palmitate, Sodium stearate, Potassium laurate, Sodium laurate, Coco-betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sucrose, Sorbitol, Decyl glucoside, Niacinamide, Chlorella vulgaris powder, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Stearic acid, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Hordeum vulgare leaf powder, Houttuynia cordata extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lactobionic acid, Hydrolyzed potato protein, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Disodium edta, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Some By MiAHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | CeraVeBalancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Price | $12.20 | $7.23−$4.97 | $12.39 | $15.82+$3.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Squalane | Ceramide Eop | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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