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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel versus Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion .

Published on February 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and PHA

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 sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Body Lotion South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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

BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
BHA
PHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.

2
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 Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.

Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.

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Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.

5
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.

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 41.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Loved

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.

As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.

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Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 44.

7
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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Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
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.

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Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
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 Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.

10
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Loved

Lactobionic Acid is a PHA. PHAs exfoliate the top layer of skin.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

By removing dead skin cells, PHAs leave the skin brighter and with even-texture.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

Learn more about Lactobionic Acid

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 38.

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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 Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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 Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.

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13% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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