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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream versus Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on January 30, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Centella Asiatica Extract 70.78% • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Water • Niacinamide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Extract • Fructan • Albatrellus Ovinus Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract • Lens Esculenta Seed Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Coptis Japonica Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Betaine • Allantoin • Madecassoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Adenosine • Ceramide NP • Oleanolic Acid • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Lactobionic Acid • Citric Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Benzyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Raspberry Ketone • Disodium EDTA • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

7
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.

Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.

Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.

Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.

Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 31 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 22 reviews
Pronicio's Avatar'
Mar 11, 2024

I find it's a pretty good moisturizer for very oily skin and leaves the skin quite fresh and reduces redness and irritation quite well. I would personally only use it in the morning before a sunscreen, but not at night, as it's not...

I find it's a pretty good moisturizer for very oily skin and leaves the skin quite fresh and reduces redness and irritation quite well. I would personally only use it in the morning before a sunscreen, but not at night, as it's not sufficiently moisturizing for my combination skin.

Great Value
Heavy
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
leigh's Avatar'
Nov 21, 2023

Not for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This moisturizer absorbs really nicely. I love how it doesn't feel like there's anything on my...

Not for combo skin
Disclaimer: I have combo skin that tends to be dry in my cheeks and oily everywhere else. I also have eczema on my cheeks.
This moisturizer absorbs really nicely. I love how it doesn't feel like there's anything on my skin and how it doesn't leave my skin sticky. It's a nice moisturizer. However, for me it makes my nose/ cheek area feel a little tight. Overall I like it and will finish it but I don't think I'll repurchase. I found that even putting two layers of this on my skin it still isn't enough moisture for my combo skin. It works well for my oll forehead but not enough for my dry checks. I wouldn't repurchase since i want to find something that'll work for my whole face.

Jay_289's Avatar'
Sep 21, 2023

I'd rather not
Helped with redness, but as for acne it irritated it which is weird because it's supposed to be calming... the hydration was also underwhelming. It also "tingled" and burned my skin when I applied it so... yeah.

I'd rather not
Helped with redness, but as for acne it irritated it which is weird because it's supposed to be calming... the hydration was also underwhelming. It also "tingled" and burned my skin when I applied it so... yeah.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream 59 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 10 reviews
anvoete's Avatar'
Oct 31, 2023

Moisturizes my skin very well!

Moisturizes my skin very well!

princessmelody2010's Avatar'
Jan 1, 2024

I don't recommend this to people who have fungal acne, bcs it's not safe..

I don't recommend this to people who have fungal acne, bcs it's not safe..

RasberryIce's Avatar'
Mar 3, 2024

I like the smell and the texture, but it's not fungal acne free.
It's okay for mild acne or using it every two days, but not as an everyday cream, imo.
Personal experience was mixed, cause I destroyed my skin barrier using the whole 30...

I like the smell and the texture, but it's not fungal acne free.
It's okay for mild acne or using it every two days, but not as an everyday cream, imo.
Personal experience was mixed, cause I destroyed my skin barrier using the whole 30 days miracle line for 30 days. But then tried it on its own when my barrier was restored and it wasn't that bad, just not fungal acne safe.

Broke Me Out
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well

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