1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
SOME BY MI
AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
face body toner
SOME BY MI
face body toner
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Take the skin testA cult favorite, one bottle of this multi-tasking toner is sold every three seconds! The formula boasts three types of chemical exfoliants (AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs) plus papaya and witch hazel extracts to effectively boost cell turnover and keep skin smooth and healthy. A high concentration of tea tree water extract also promotes clear skin, as well as soothes inflammation, while adenosine and niacinamide target wrinkles and a dull skin tone.
AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner is a watery-light toner from SOME BY MI, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 27 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydroxyethyl Urea.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Niacinamide, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract and Lactobionic Acid.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Fructan is a homopolymer of fructose
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Xylitol
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Mentha Piperita Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 27 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Lentil, Lens esculenta, Fabaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae.
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Swiftlet Nest Extract is an extract from the nest of the Swiftlet, Aerodramus Fuciphagus, Collocalia Esculenta, Collocalia Vestira or Collocalia Inexpectra
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Fructan is a homopolymer of fructose
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Xylitol
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Trisodium citrate
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae
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WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF WATER, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, LENS ESCULENTA SEED EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, SWIFTLET NEST EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, FRUCTAN, ALLANTOIN, ADENOSINE, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, XYLITOL, SALICYLIC ACID, LACTOBIONIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BENZYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, RASPBERRY KETONE, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SALICYLIC ACID, LACTOBIONIC ACID, CITRIC ACID.
After cleansing, soak a cotton pad with the toner and gently wipe over your skin. Tap to ensure absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Mentha Piperita Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 27 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
SOME BY MI, a brand based in Korea.
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