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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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner .

Published on December 30, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 16 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

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

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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

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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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

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

Snail Secretion Filtrate 90%NiacinamideDipropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolHydroxyethyl UreaCentella Asiatica ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGeranium Maculatum ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractHelichrysum Italicum ExtractHyacinthus Orientalis ExtractJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract Nelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractPrunus Mume Flower ExtractRobinia Pseudoacacia Flower ExtractSpiraea Ulmaria Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractPolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansGlycerinSodium HyaluronateAllantoinArbutinAdenosineGlutathioneMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidC12-13 Pareth-9WaterBenzyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinRaspberry KetoneCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilSalvia Officinalis OilLimonene

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

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 48.

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

3
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.

Snail Secretion helps repair the skin barrier, helping the skin stay hydrated. It also contains ingredients that tell the skin to create more collagen such as glycolic acid.

Snail Secretion Filtrate is also great for soothing skin because it also contains allantoin.

On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, molecules that damage skin cells. Fighting off free-radicals can slow the process of wrinkle formation and hyperpigmentation.

Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals. If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.

There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 50.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.

However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.

Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

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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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 41.

9
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.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

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

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What it does: Masking, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Salvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant 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 Extract

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

12
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

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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.

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

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 45.

15
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Loved

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.

As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 46.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.

Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.

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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 44.

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48% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
41% 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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner 54 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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strawberry

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I've been dealing with acne for a long time. I wanted to start using The Ordinary peeling solution, but I needed a very mild toner with no harsh...

I've been dealing with acne for a long time. I wanted to start using The Ordinary peeling solution, but I needed a very mild toner with no harsh chemicals to use after chemical peeling. I decided to give this toner a try, and it's the best. I've gone through more than three bottles of this toner. My skin tends to struggle with healing after acne or injuries, often leaving dark spots or pitted acne scars behind. It definitely made them less visible.
My skin also tends to get a bit oily in the middle of the day (I live in a very humid area). If I don't wanna wash it, I can simply use it with a cotton pad to wipe the oil off.

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