K-Secret Calamine Secret Bar Versus Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar
Updated on May 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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
K-Secret Calamine Secret Bar 16 ingredients
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
K-Secret Calamine Secret Bar 16 ingredients
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calamine
AbsorbentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicSqualane
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Aronia Arbutifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Palm Kernel Acid
CleansingNiacinamide, Tocopherol, Calamine, Ascorbic Acid, Propolis Cera, Squalane, Yeast Extract, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Aronia Arbutifolia Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palm Kernel Acid
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Stearate
CleansingIsomerized Palm Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laurate
CleansingSodium Myristate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Powder
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Cajaputi Extract
TonicHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Potato Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Lauric Acid, Sodium Stearate, Isomerized Palm Oil, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Triticum Vulgare Germ Powder, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Lactobionic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
K-Secret Calamine Secret Bar 16 ingredients
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar 34 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
K-Secret Calamine Secret Bar 16 ingredients
I don't like this, but i don't hate it. It helps with brightening, i noticed that my acne scars looks brighter than before while pairing with the calamine cream. It didn't irritate and dry my skin, I just need to wash my skin properly after using this soap.
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar 34 ingredients
AMAZING
