Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Dark Spot Correcting Stick Versus Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
Updated on April 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 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, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Dark Spot Correcting Stick 45 ingredients
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum 47 ingredients
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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Dark Spot Correcting Stick 45 ingredients
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum 47 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 37%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Sodium Stearate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Glutathione
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract 37%, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Niacinamide 5%, Sodium Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, BHT, Panthenol, Arginine, Glutathione, Biotin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Arbutin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glyceryl Linoleate, Madecassoside, CI 19140, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitol
Humectant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Charcoal Extract
Skin ConditioningWool Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Charcoal Extract, Wool Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Glutathione, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ubiquinone, Thioctic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide 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.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 ExtractPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolGlutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathioneTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Dark Spot Correcting Stick 45 ingredients
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum 47 ingredients
This serum is one of the best all-round anti-oxidant and dark spot serums containing:
- vitamin c
- Glutathion!!
- 5% niacinamide
- Q10
- Alpha Arbutin
(Unfortunately they removed TXA)
Skin type: combi acne prone
This is not just a dark spot serum, its a perfect anti-oxidant serum in the morning. Glutathion is a killer ingredient and the concentration of Vit C is low.
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This is an okay serum for brightening. I have dry, eczema and rosacea skin and didn’t have any issues with breakouts or irritation BUT I didn’t see any big improvement either and used for about 3 months. I found that it left a slightly tacky feeling no matter how long I left between steps in my routine. No smells or fragrances so that was also a plus.
