Mimu Mimu Niacindy Dark Spot Ampoule Versus Regelica Microbiome & Vitamin C Immunity Support Essence
This brightening ampoule is formulated around Niacinamide and Thioctic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
This brightening essence is formulated around Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Thioctic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pentapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Micrococcus Lysate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Tocopherol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Phytate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Juice, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
