Comparison between Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream vs. Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

46 Ingredients 47

1
Water
1
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (90%)
2
Snail Secretion Filtrate
2
Niacinamide (5%)
3
Propanediol
3
1,2-Hexanediol
4
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4
Dipropylene Glycol
5
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Niacinamide
6
Water (Glacier Water)
7
1,2-Hexanediol
7
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
8
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (10
8
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
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Uniqueness37 out of 46
80.4%
Uniqueness38 out of 47
80.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
12 out of 46
26%
chemical
16 out of 46
35%
natural
10 out of 47
21%
chemical
22 out of 47
47%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#7Butylene Glycol#12Glycerin#27Tocopherol#31
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#16Stearic Acid#37
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil#30Limonene#45Linalool#46
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#3Butylene Glycol#5Arbutin#15Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#19Tocopherol#22Panthenol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#45Linalool#46Limonene#47

Detailed view

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream vs. Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (90%)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Snail Secretion Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Niacinamide (5%)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#31,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 4

#4Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

Position 5

#5Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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