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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum versus Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum .

Published on February 18, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

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 common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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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

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

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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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

10
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.

Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.

Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.

Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.

Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

11
What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Astringent

We don't have a description for Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Silybum Marianum Seed Extract.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

15
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.

Propolis Extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties. Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.

The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.

A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.

Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.

speeding up new healthy cell growth.

Learn more about Propolis Extract

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Antioxidant

Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract is an antioxidant.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.

Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.

Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.

Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.

Learn more about Salix Alba Bark Extract

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

20
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.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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.

Learn more about Madecassoside

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Astringent
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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48% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum 42 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
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MarYar

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Not really showing immediate effects for my ice-picked scars but seems like my skin look better due to niacinamide. Most of my dark spots faded...

Not really showing immediate effects for my ice-picked scars but seems like my skin look better due to niacinamide. Most of my dark spots faded away and it also relieved my break outs.

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centacent

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

nope
the whole snail truecica line was NOT for my dry to combo skin girls 🙏 skin started looking worse after i used it for like a month

Some By Mi Red Teatree Cicassoside Final Solution Serum 37 ingredients

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