Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser Versus Garnier Bright Complete Brightening Face Wash Scrub
This oil-control exfoliator is formulated around Kaolin to balance excess oil.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 11%
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecene
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Hexadecene
SolventSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingInositol
Humectant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 11%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Tetradecene, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Hexadecene, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Succinic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Mentha Viridis Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Linoleic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
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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.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
