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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid versus Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner .

Published on December 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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

BHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
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.

Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
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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Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid contains this as ingredient number 9.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid contains this as ingredient number 10.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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

Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid contains this as ingredient number 11.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
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.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid contains this as ingredient number 12.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

67% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
58% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Mizon BSA Black Head Away Liquid 15 ingredients

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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
CustardBunny's avatar

CustardBunny

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Felt great
The feeling of honey on ur skin and the smell of mead. Lovely product altough i cant tell u if it did anything as i dont know what its...

Felt great
The feeling of honey on ur skin and the smell of mead. Lovely product altough i cant tell u if it did anything as i dont know what its supposed to do haha. It did make my skin glow

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JolyneKujo_268

2 months ago · Skin
Review

the most hydrating toner i've tried, suitable for combination skin in dry winter

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