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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner versus Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 21, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

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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Buy AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

Starts at $11.29
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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 (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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!

Learn more about Water

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 31.

2
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 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.

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.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

6
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is created by distilling parts of the tea tree plant. The bark and leaves of the tea tree plant are rich in Terpinen, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory ingredient.

Learn more about tea tree benefits here.

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
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

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

8
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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Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 27.

12
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

Learn more about Sodium Citrate

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 28.

13
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Benzyl Glycol.

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 32.

14
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 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 33.

15
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Raspberry Ketone is a fragrance.

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

50% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
58% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 26 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 14 reviews
RasberryIce's Avatar'
Mar 3, 2024

Texture: watery
Smell: pleasant but a bit strong
Honestly kinda mid.
I feel like it helps mild acne but is a no for sensitive skin and people who's barrier is f up. The combination of three different exfoliating acids in miniscule...

Texture: watery
Smell: pleasant but a bit strong
Honestly kinda mid.
I feel like it helps mild acne but is a no for sensitive skin and people who's barrier is f up. The combination of three different exfoliating acids in miniscule concentrations feels all over the place and can further sensitivity. I think what's actually working in the product is the 2% niacinamide.
Overall it's okay, would recommend to people who're oily, with very mild acne or few comedomes. But anyone with sensitive or/and dry skin stay away, cause it's not for you and has fragrance.
P.s. Do NOT use this with the whole 30 days miracle line, it WILL destroy your skin barrier in those 30 days. I know cause it happened to me.

Great Value
Drying
Irritating
Light
Absorbs Well
Strong Scent
laila.21's Avatar'
Jan 20, 2024

It didn't do much for me as my skin felt the same with or without it, plus I didn't like how it always foamed up when I even tap it in.

It didn't do much for me as my skin felt the same with or without it, plus I didn't like how it always foamed up when I even tap it in.

Light
Light Scent
Doesn't Work
lisamae's Avatar'
May 25, 2023

Period

Period

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Toner 38 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews
CustardBunny's Avatar'
Sep 20, 2023

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

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

JolyneKujo_268's Avatar'
Mar 21, 2024

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

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

Great Value
Hydrating
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well

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