REVIEW OF SOMEBYMI 30 Days MIRACLE AHA BHA PHA TONER

@newskincarelove
Apr 13, 2019
5 min read

About the Brand

Some By Mi means “Attracted by Beauty” Slogan is “Miracle of my skin with good ingredients” Popular natural Korean Cosmetic Brand

400 thousand products sold out in 3 months

Products catered mostly to those with acne-prone skin

From what I’ve seen on e-retailers, these products are always on sale at a reduced cost / some type of deal

CLAIMS / QUICK FACTS:

150ml, 32, 000 wonSkin Cell ControlExfoliatingAcne ControlSmooth SkinSkin Cell and Body Waste RemovalMoisturizingPore ControlImprovement of ComplexionPassed the Hypo-Allergenic Test – I don’t know what this test isWithout 20 Stimulating Ingredients – meaning 20 ingredients that could cause a negative reactionSebum-ControlBlackhead ControlpH 5.5Ingredients based on EWG Safety Ratings

Ingredient Highlights

Note: The ingredients listed is provided to me by Some By Mi. It doesn’t reflect the entire ingredient list, just the main ones.

AHA (Citric Acid): 500ppm = 0.05%

– Derived from citrus fruits

– Usually used as a pH adjuster

– Larger molecule than Glycolic Acid

– Not as studied as Glycolic or Lactic Acid

– If in higher % could exfoliate the skin and act as water-binding agent

BHA (Salicylic Acid): 100ppm = 0.01%

– Exfoliates the pore lining, making it very suitable for acne-prone skin

– Also has soothing properties

PHA Lactobionic Acid: 100ppm = 0.01%

– Supposed to be as effective as AHAs

– Larger molecular structure; Doesn’t penetrate the skin as quickly

– Less sensitizing

Tea Tree Water: 10, 000ppm = 1%

– Tea Tree Oil is skin-soothing

– Some By Mi explains that it helps soothe skin, relieve inflammation and disinfect skin (antibacterial properties)

Niacinamide: 2%

I love this ingredient, it’s multipurpose for your skin’s health

– Improves barrier function

– Controls oil production

– Minimizes pores and fine lines

– Brightening

Scent: It has a noticeable smell of mint, but it doesn’t overwhelm my senses and last. After using Google Translate, Peppermint Oil appears as the last ingredient.

Texture: Very watery. To compare, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner is more viscous.

Application: As recommended by Some By Mi, use a cotton pad and wipe upwards. I applied about 4 douses each time. For my bad breakout areas I let the cotton pad sit for a bit on that area for maybe 30 seconds to get extra treatment.

Finish: None. It sinks into the skin pretty quickly and I don’t find this has any softening effect like

Immediate Results:

Overnight any active pimples including cysts decreased in size. Imparted a brightening effect after use, making the skin look slightly even.

Long-Term Results: Inflammation around spots subsided, decreased the size and lowered the risk of long-lasting hyperpigmentation.

Final Thoughts: Stunned. I wasn’t expecting this to work as well as it did around my acne. I wouldn’t consider this an acid toner however; The pH is 5.5 and the percentage of acids are too low to show significant exfoliating results. Overall this is perfect as a pH balanced toner with good skin ingredients that any one using would find beneficial. It could prevent future breakouts to an extent, but there’s a lot of factors that contribute to a breakout

This is the AHA BHA PHA 30 Day Miracle Toner from Some By Mi. It retails on the StyleKorean website for $41.60 USD.

The toner is what first caught my eyes. It is light weight and doesn’t irritate the skin. My skin immediately feels calm after using this product. I don’t find it very moisturizing but its just water so I wouldn’t expect it to be. I was a bit weary about the exfoliation aspect, using chemical exfoliators everyday, but didn’t feel any irritation and peeling using this. Would definitely recommend even just picking up this one alone.

This is the AHA BHA PHA 30 Day Miracle Serum by Some By Mi. It retails on the StyleKorean website for $41.60 USD.

The serum is a oil-water hybrid so the instructions say to shake the bottle well before use. My skin felt very smooth after using this but I did not find it very moisturizing. After a few days of using this, the oiliness on my forehead increased, so I reached for a Hyaluronic Acid to balance out the oil production.

This concentrated serum targets multiple skin concerns. Tea tree oil and centella calm troubled skin. AHA, BHA, and PHA keep skin bright and healthy by removing dead cells and impurities, and normalizing skin turnover period. 41 plant extracts promote healthier, cleaner skin. Plant oils minimize moisture loss

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum smells citrusy which doesn’t linger. It works well under makeup and control my skin from being too oily by the end of the day

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum does show results on my skin given that my skin likes tea tree and centella asiatica. It doesn't burn the skin or making it more red even when it contains tea tree water.

The serum calms the skin and it does speed up the duration of the whiteheads and prevent blackheads from forming on my skin. As for those underground acne, it does bring those up to the surface faster and reduce the severity of another popping on its place. It takes about one week for the underground acne to go away with this serum. If I don’t use it, the underground acne just stay there and never leave. As for cystic acne, it does reduce the damage and reduce the size after 2 days of usage. ow fast the serum shows result depends on how severe is your acne. So if you have those underground acne, your skin will have those purging(purging means acne looks worse before getting better) in that area for about 1-2 weeks before those acne heals on its own without adding other skincare products.

Ingredients:

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract(14.77%), Water, Olive Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tea Tree Leaf Water (10,000pm), Niacinamide, Green Tea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate(18375ppm), Sodium PCA(7875ppm), citric acid(7875ppm), Lactic Acid(3150ppm), Malic Acid(3150ppm), Glycolic Acid(3150ppm), Pyruvic acid(525ppm), Tartaric acid(105ppm), Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Cranberry Extract, Lavender Extract, Basil Leaf Extract, Lilac Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tea Chrysanthemum, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Rosemary Extract, Madecassoside, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Sodium chloride, Turmeric Root Extract, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Pearl powder, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Basil Flower/leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Frankincense Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil,Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin