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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream versus Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream .

Published on February 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea
Facial Treatment 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.

Facial Treatment

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

Price

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Starts at $7.00
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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

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

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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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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

Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.

Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.

Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

10
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.

Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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

Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

12
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.

Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

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50% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Pyunkang Yul ACNE Spot Cream 36 ingredients

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Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream 42 ingredients

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Mar 30, 2024

really good. you have to be patient tho, it might take 2 to 4 days for your pimples to disappear. at first i wasn't convinced but i gave it another try and it's a must have now. you have to be careful tho bc sometimes it can peel

really good. you have to be patient tho, it might take 2 to 4 days for your pimples to disappear. at first i wasn't convinced but i gave it another try and it's a must have now. you have to be careful tho bc sometimes it can peel

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