Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream Versus iUNIK Black Snail Restore Cream
Updated on February 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive 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 oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream 42 ingredients
iUNIK Black Snail Restore Cream 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream 42 ingredients
iUNIK Black Snail Restore Cream 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate 40%
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate 40%, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalene, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSnail Extract
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Beeswax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vinyldimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Snail Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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 Water1,2-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
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractButylene 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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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.
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 AdenosineDisodium 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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream 42 ingredients
iUNIK Black Snail Restore Cream 33 ingredients
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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream 42 ingredients
when i destroyed my skin barrier, this helped me out a lot, i used it with COSRX snail mucin essence and it was very good ,however i will not repurchase because it could be too heavy for oily/comb acne prone skin,i think the dry skin girls would love more
