Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser Versus Some By Mi Lacto Soy Sebum & Blackhead Cleansing Oil
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser 37 ingredients
Some By Mi Lacto Soy Sebum & Blackhead Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser 37 ingredients
Some By Mi Lacto Soy Sebum & Blackhead Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingCodonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract
EmollientSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Mentha Piperita Extract, Phytosterols, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Silica, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser 37 ingredients
Some By Mi Lacto Soy Sebum & Blackhead Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients
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