Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser Versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser
Updated on May 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, 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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser 69 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser 69 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycine
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSaponaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Benzyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine, Dipropylene Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Aspartic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Asiaticoside, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Pentylene Glycol, Phosphatidylcholine, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Histidine, Madecassoside, Cysteine, Methionine, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauryl Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Decylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Aspartic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Butylene 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 GlycolCentella 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 ExtractCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser 69 ingredients
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