Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser Versus MediCube Red Acne Body Wash
Updated on October 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and hyaluronic acid
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 or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 40 ingredients
MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
About this product
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Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 40 ingredients
MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Trideceth-10
CleansingCapric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconic Acid
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Trideceth-10, Capric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Mandelic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Propolis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetradecene
EmollientHexadecene
SolventSodium Sulfate
Disodium EDTA
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Sodium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Chloride1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 40 ingredients
MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
Reviews
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Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser 40 ingredients
Literally the ONLY product that has been able to clear up my bacne, buttne, ingrown hairs, EVERYTHING I have been struggling with for over a decade. I trust it with my life. P.S. I use it before and after shaving with an exfoliating glove (just a tip for my folliculitis, KP, Strawberry Legged , Body Acne gals)
Bye backne
Pricey, but effective
Lathers nicely and you will need to let it rest before rinsing it to have full effect
Somehow doesn't sting, but use it every day and it will cause redness and acne from over exfoliation : better use it as a treatment on targeted area every other day
pH is pretty acidic too, so be careful if your skin easily has issues with that
MediCube Red Acne Body Wash 32 ingredients
It does the job but slowly.
I used to have alot of acne on my back, chest, butt, shoulder, and under thighs. Usually I can identify almost around 15 red spots, big and small, on my back and around 5 red spots on my chest. Now I occasionally get 1, while the old acnes are now gone. Im on my third bottle now, I use two pumps per shower to get the lather without using a loofa. It works but takes time Show more
