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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner versus Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence .

Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on January 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, silicones or sulfates

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence Indonesian Brand Indonesia

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.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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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
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)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
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: 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 Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 37.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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 Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner contains this as ingredient number 38.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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 Toner contains this as ingredient number 39.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
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 Toner contains this as ingredient number 41.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
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 Toner contains this as ingredient number 48.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

7
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 Toner contains this as ingredient number 50.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

44% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
39% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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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.

Wardah Crystal Secret Pure Treatment Essence 25 ingredients

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