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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters Versus Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam

Wash Off Mask
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin 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.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Skin Conditioning

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.

This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

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Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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When to use

39 Routines
15% use in am
85% use in pm
59% use every day
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237 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Light (2) Works Well (2)
vaannnssss's avatar

Vans

10 months ago
Review

Love love love this product so much! It’s not drying. It’s not heavy. It doesn’t have that hard and rough soil finish from other clay masks. When I used this first, I screamed because it’s too good. It’s milky, it’s buttery, it’s so soft. It doesn’t leave my skin really dry after. I love it! Im just sad that I can’t find this in physical stores lately. Hoping that they won’t change the Show more

#great value
#light
#no scent
#works well
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Alaa wahid

2 months ago
Review

This is my holy grail..clay masks can be too drying but this one doesnt feel like that at all..leave it on for 3mins and my skin feels aliivee and i recently found out that they discontinued this product..the way my heart aches.

#great value
#light
#light scent
#works well

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam 34 ingredients

1.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Irritating (3) Strong Scent (3) Broke Me Out (2)
ClariceT's avatar

ClariceT

1 year ago
Review

TOO HARSH
Someone in the pharmacy recommended this product.
After using this, my skin feels so DRY and TIGHT. Used it for 3 days and threw it away as I realised that during the evening my skin feels so oily meaning that it is affecting my natural oil for the day! I guess its for ppl with oily skin!

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johnni

1 year ago
Review

I do not recommend this product.

After using for about a month, I'd had seen my skin gotten more tight and dry after cleansing with this cleanser and this had stripped almost everything from my skin.

There's also a minty type smell that might irritate your eyes.

#drying
#irritating
#strong scent