Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream Versus ALIA Retinol Anti-Ageing Youth Firming Facial Cleanser
Updated on October 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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, dark spots and better texture
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 Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream 47 ingredients
ALIA Retinol Anti-Ageing Youth Firming Facial Cleanser 34 ingredients
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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream 47 ingredients
ALIA Retinol Anti-Ageing Youth Firming Facial Cleanser 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPhormium Tenax Leaf Water
Antioxidant
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract
MoisturisingMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLoess Extract
Skin ConditioningArbutin
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Glutathione
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Extract, Niacinamide 5%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Phormium Tenax Leaf Water, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Loess Extract, Arbutin, Bisabolol, Glutathione, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Menadione, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Arginine, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
BHA
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, BHT, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, BHA, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream 47 ingredients
ALIA Retinol Anti-Ageing Youth Firming Facial Cleanser 34 ingredients
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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream 47 ingredients
used this last winter. Usually I have oily skin but in winter my skin becomes a dry one. It gave me enough hydration even in the winter(I'm someone from South Asia), didn't broke out at all (I've acne prone skin, always tend to have acne and enlarge pores), has a refreshing lime fragrance so if you are not fragrance sensitive then give it a try. It's really a soothing, calming and kinda underrated Show more
