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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule versus COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid .

Last updated on July 19, 2023. Published on October 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, 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, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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

AHA (2)
BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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.

Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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:

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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 38.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 40.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 46.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

73% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
40% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule 52 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
vch718's avatar

vch718

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Price: 5/5
Great for the product quality & packaging.
Packaging: 4/5
Sturdy frosted glass bottle. I'm not a fan of drop bottle, but it does...

Price: 5/5
Great for the product quality & packaging.
Packaging: 4/5
Sturdy frosted glass bottle. I'm not a fan of drop bottle, but it does makes it easy to control how much product to use.
Texture: 5/5
Slightly watery. Easy to spread and absorb into skin.
Smell: 5/5
no detectable smell
Result: 5/5
Gentle exfoliating ampoule. Not irritating at all.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid 10 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Light (2) Absorbs Well (2) Irritating (1) Pilling (1) Light Scent (1) No Scent (1)
SpaceyTrxsh's avatar

SpaceyTrxsh

4 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Seeing forever to see results

Zienn's avatar

Zienn

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

oily skin nothing change or happend when use
not working at all. but kinda clean my dead skin off.

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