Somethinc 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Versus Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 ingredients
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light 40 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Somethinc 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 ingredients
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Trehalose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPhragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Water, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Algin, CI 19140, Phragmites Karka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, CI 17200, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Sulfate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 73%
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract 15%
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 73%, Centella Asiatica Extract 15%, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, C12-13 Pareth-9, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Algin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid1,2-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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Somethinc 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 ingredients
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light 40 ingredients
Reviews
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Somethinc 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 20 ingredients
tbh I didn't expect much but boy was I wrong. all my stubborn closed comedones gone within a week and bonus my skin texture is improving. ofc my facial wash helps but I wish I thought about salicylic acid much earlier 🥹 this is my first salicylic acid serum and I love it, new HG. I checked ingredients via SkinSort before buying, to make sure it's fungal acne safe and match my other skin concerns. Show more
Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light 40 ingredients
I wanted so hard for this to work, I tried it for 4-6 weeks on two different occasions. This broke me out in angry, painful cystic acne.
