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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream versus AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment .

Published on February 07, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA, 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 and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Facial Treatment

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

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream

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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
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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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1
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.

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

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
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, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.

5
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, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 46.

7
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.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 14 Days Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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.

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

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 47.

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

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

43% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
apamee's avatar

apamee

1 month ago · Unsure Skin
Review

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...

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

AXIS - Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment 47 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Light (2) Hydrating (1) Light Scent (1)
Seraphim's avatar

Seraphim

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

After 2 weeks I could see the size of my blackheads and pores was visibly reduced. I only used it in my night routine. Once a week I also used...

After 2 weeks I could see the size of my blackheads and pores was visibly reduced. I only used it in my night routine. Once a week I also used "Salicylic Acid Shrink Pores Serum" (AHA+BHA), which might have contributed to the shrinkage of my pores. I'm satisfied with the product, although the packaging might be small for everyday use. After a month of using it in my evening routine, I've already used up one third of the 15ml bottle, but that's nothing unusual. To clarify, I use 3 drops on my entire face.

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NurseMeg

26 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Works really well for me.

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