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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream versus Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 26, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

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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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

Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconePolysorbate 60NiacinamideMethylpropanediolCetyl AlcoholPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCentella Asiatica ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractElaeis Guineensis Oil Hydrogenated LecithinSodium Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPanthenolBHTCyclopentasiloxaneSteareth-21Peg-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolyacrylamideSteareth-2IsohexadecaneCarbomerHydroxyacetophenoneC13-14 IsoparaffinTromethaminePalmitic AcidPolyquaternium-51Stearic AcidPolysorbate 20Retinol 0.1%EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateTocopheryl AcetatePolyglyceryl-10 MyristatePeg-30 DipolyhydroxystearateHydroxyethylcelluloseGlycosyl TrehaloseBeta-GlucanGlyceryl PolymethacrylateLaureth-7Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTAHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateAdenosineRaffinoseDipotassium GlycyrrhizateLecithinTocopherolPentylene GlycolBHAMyristic AcidTranexamic AcidPropanediolDipropylene GlycolDisodium PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolCollagenMadecassic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-1AsiaticosideSodium Palmitoyl ProlineLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAsiatic AcidGlutathioneRetinalMadecassosideSodium PhosphateFerulic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerTetrahydropiperinePhloretinArginineParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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!

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

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 Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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:

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
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 Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

42% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream 85 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
YSLDave's avatar

YSLDave

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Great for dark circles
love the texture, not irritating, good for dark circles, definetly a good Eye Cream

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daloofi

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

dark circles

Skin Inc Vitamin B3+ Serum 18 ingredients

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