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
Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
face serum
SOME BY MI
face serum
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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
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Take the skin testThis high-concentration pure retinol serum is tailor-made for preventing skin aging while being gentle on sensitive skin. It works wonders by smoothing out fine lines, boosting collagen production, and enhancing elasticity.
Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum is a cushioning serum from SOME BY MI, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 65 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Methylpropanediol and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Beta-glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Bakuchiol.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Ceramide NP.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
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.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
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.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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**
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil is a natural oil obtained from the fruits of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
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.
Parfum
Cyclohexasiloxane
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Collagen
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.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
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.
This product is the "Treat" 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 65 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how the product smells or looks
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
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.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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**
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil is a natural oil obtained from the fruits of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Retinol; vitamin A
21st 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)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves, roots and stems of the Kawa-kawa, Piper methysticum, Piperaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract is the extract of the berries of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecan-1-ol
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Collagens. A fibrous protein comprising one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is a polypeptide containing three peptide chains and rich in proline and hydroxyproline
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,4,6,8-Nonatetraenal, 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, (all-E)-
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2-diol
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Capillaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant Artemisia capillaris, Asteraceae.
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycolipids are mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Soja Peptide is the di-/tri-peptide fraction isolated from Glycine Soja Protein by ultramembrane filtration
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Benzenediol, 5-[(1E)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sucrose distearate
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eclipta Prostrata Extract is an extract of the herb, Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
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WATER, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, GLYCERIN, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), PANTHENOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BAKUCHIOL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL, PALMITIC ACID, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, STEARIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 20, RETINOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ADENOSINE, TROMETHAMINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PIPER METHYSTICUM LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, PARFUM, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG BERRY EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, BHT, COLLAGEN, FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT, MYRISTIC ACID, BHA, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, TOCOPHEROL, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, CERAMIDE NP, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, RETINAL, ASIATICOSIDE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, MADECASSOSIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARTEMISIA CAPILLARIS EXTRACT, GLYCOLIPIDS, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, GLYCINE SOJA PEPTIDE, RESVERATROL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, BAKUCHIOL, RETINOL, CERAMIDE NP, RETINAL, GLYCINE SOJA PEPTIDE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1.
Apply a moderate amount at the step of using a serum after cleansing. Massage it gently over your face. Lightly pat down the serum to absorb. Before using the product, conduct a patch test on a small area such as inner elbow to check for any irritation. As it may increase the sensitivity to sunlight, it is recommended to use in the evening. Apply sunscreen in the daytime during the use of the product.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily 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.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sucrose Distearate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Retinol, BHA, Retinal, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclohexasiloxane.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 65 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.
SOME BY MI, a brand based in Korea.
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