PRODUCT REVIEW

Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Cream

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Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Niacinamide 5Centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.9%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Some By Mi - Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Some By Mi - Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, anhydroxylitol, arginine, glycerin and trehalose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, arachidyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Adenosine 0.50% - 0.75%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.30% - 0.60%, madecassic acid 0.35% - 0.60%, asiaticoside 0.35% - 0.65% and madecassoside 0.45% - 0.65% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.80% - 4.60% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin c, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and vitamin e

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Cream

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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.

niacinamide 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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.

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin, madecassoside.

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.

glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

niacinamide 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

arbutin 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: anhydroxylitol, arginine.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, niacinamide, panthenol

trehalose 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

cyanocobalamin 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside.

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.

niacinamide 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

adenosine 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

asiaticoside 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, glutathione, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - arbutin, centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

glutathione 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

asiaticoside 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

citrus junos fruit extract 70%

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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

coptis japonica root extract 0.65% - 1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

All ingredients

citrus junos fruit extract 70%

Irritation risk:

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 7.6% - 9.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Citrus junos fruit extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Benzyl glycol, Bisabolol, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Arginine, Caprylyl methicone, Trehalose, Behenyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Coptis japonica root extract, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan isostearate, Carbomer, Centella asiatica extract, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Biota orientalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Stearyl alcohol, Arachidyl alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Xylitol, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Raspberry ketone, Glutathione, Biotin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Arbutin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Ascorbic acid, Menadione, Cyanocobalamin, Citrus junos peel oil, Linalool, Limonene

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Key ingredients	madecassoside niacinamide +18 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +11 more Other: ceramide np betaine +12 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +14 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +7 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide np +5 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +9 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid linolenic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +6 more Other: dimethiconol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +6 more Other: ceramide np lanolin +8 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more Other: ceramide np hyaluronic acid +10 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +7 more Other: ceramide np cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +9 more Other: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +7 more Other: ceramide np cocos nucifera oil +10 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +8 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 ceramide eop +13 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +25 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +13 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? pyridoxine Has skin benefit? +18 more	hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more
All ingredients	citrus junos fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +77 more

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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Cream

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Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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