Some By Mi AHA / BHA / PHA 30 days Miracle Toner Medium size
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Lactobionic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, the toner is infused with AHA to slough off dead skin cells,; BHA to remove excess sebum,; PHA to prevent moisture loss; and tea tree to combat acne.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. 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
ExfoliationHydroxyethyl urea, Lactobionic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, the toner is infused with AHA to slough off dead skin cells,; BHA to remove excess sebum,; PHA to prevent moisture loss; and tea tree to combat acne.”
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: hydroxyethyl urea, lactobionic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Lactobionic acid, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (lactobionic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Lactobionic acid + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lactobionic acid, niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, lactobionic acid, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Lactobionic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyethyl urea, lactobionic acid, niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDipropylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~2.1–3.1%
- 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 NiacinamideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf water~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.5–2.2%
Carica papaya fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lens esculenta seed extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.5–1.1%
Swiftlet nest extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateFructan~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAdenosine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHydroxyethyl urea~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaXylitol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSalicylic 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 acidLactobionic acid~0.15–0.55%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrate1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Raspberry ketone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneMentha piperita oil~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Carica papaya fruit extract, Lens esculenta seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Swiftlet nest extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Fructan, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Xylitol, Salicylic acid, Lactobionic acid, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Benzyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry ketone, Mentha piperita oil
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| Some By MiAHA / BHA / PHA 30 days Miracle Toner Medium sizeYOUR PRODUCT | KLAVUUBlue Pearlsation One Day 8 Cups Marine Collagen Aqua Toner | HydroPeptideResurface and Repair Peptide Pads - 30 Treatments | AbibGreen LHA Pore Pad Clear Touch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $17.00 | $19.00+$2.00 | $93.00+$76.00 | $18.91+$1.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Glycolic Acid | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Some By Mi - AHA / BHA / PHA 30 days Miracle Toner Medium size" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.10% - 3.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.80%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.85%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.30% - 0.70% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 17.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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