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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer versus Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream .

Published on March 03, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer

Starts at $27.20
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Starts at $14.00

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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Centella Asiatica Extract 70.78%Dipropylene GlycolGlycerinWaterNiacinamideCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl EthylhexanoateMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractCholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis ExtractOriganum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractFructanAlbatrellus Ovinus ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractEnantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractLens Esculenta Seed ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractCoptis Japonica ExtractSaccharide IsomerateSodium HyaluronateButylene GlycolPropanediolBetaineAllantoinMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidAdenosineCeramide NPOleanolic AcidCapryloyl Salicylic AcidInulin Lauryl CarbamatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCetearyl GlucosideSorbitan OlivateCetearyl AlcoholLactobionic AcidCitric AcidAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer1,2-HexanediolBenzyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinRaspberry KetoneDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

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: 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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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

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.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.

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

27% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer 33 ingredients

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Some By Mi AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream 59 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 10 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
anvoete's avatar

anvoete

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Moisturizes my skin very well!

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princessmelody2010

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I don't recommend this to people who have fungal acne, bcs it's not safe..

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