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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% versus Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel .

Published on September 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

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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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.

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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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Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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: 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 Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% contains this as ingredient number 7.

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

2
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 Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% contains this as ingredient number 15.

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% contains this as ingredient number 18.

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
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 Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% contains this as ingredient number 19.

Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

44% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
66% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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