Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner Versus Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
Updated on July 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner 58 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence 35 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner 58 ingredients
Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Tromethamine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Water, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Propolis Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Biotin, Folic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pyridoxine, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Astaxanthin, Inositol, Linoleic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Caramel
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acanthopanax Senticosus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Chitin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Arbutin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adenosine, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Chitin, Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Studies show GFF improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.
This ingredient tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF.
Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation.
One study found GFF helped regulate sebum (oil) production and keratin in participants.
GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterAdenosine 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 AdenosineHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner 58 ingredients
I can't stand the scent. It's overwhelming and lingers for a long time.
