Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Line, for brighter skin with less clogged pores?
We love discovering new and exciting Korean skincare brands, as a Korean skincare addict, I was beyond excited to test out Some By Mi products. Korean brands have always been leading in the skincare industry. They are key influencers to the global market and have been ahead of the game in terms of ingredients and formulations.
Today’s review focuses on SomeByMi Yuja Niacin line, consistent with very trendy ingredients such as Niacinamide and Vitamin C. The difference being the vitamin c being sources from Yuja fruit, a citrus fruit found in Asian continents.
What benefits does the Some By Mi Yuja Niacin line give us?
This Korean skincare line has a strong focus on two main key ingriends being Yuja and Niacinamide. But how do these ingredients benefit our skin?
| Yuja skin benefits | Niacinamide skin benefits |
|---|---|
| brightening | oil control |
| dark spot fading | pore care |
| skin tone evening | brightening & skin tone evening |
| antioxidant care for anti-aging |
What makes these products unique?
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin 30 Day Blemish Care Serum Review
Benefits
- brightening
- moisturizing & hydrating
- reduces dark spots
- boosts skin vitality and anti-aging
This anti-aging serum contains 82% Yuja extract & 5% Niacinamide, making it a high vitamin C product with gentle oil-controlling properties and brightening.
Vitamin C and Niacinamide both brighten the skin by stimulating the cell turnover rate. Vitamin C also contains natural AHA which chemically exfoliates away dead skin cells, aiding to reveal new skin cells.
These factors contribute to fading dark spots, evening skin tone, and reduces clogged pores from dead skin cell build-up.
This serum contains additional ingredients such as arbutin, butylene glycol, for soothing and hydration, as well as green tea for additional anti-oxidants.
cosDNA ingredient analysis
Here is a breakdown of the ingredients and their safety for the skin
Texture & Application
When it comes to the texture of the products, it has a very light gel consistency that when applied to the skin, is not sticky. Once on the skin, it feels extremely hydrating but has a slight stinging sensation that lasts less than a second. This can be due to the high concentration of citric acid from the Yuja.
The Some By Mi serum absorbs rather quickly, especially if you have a drier skin type that is also dehydrated.
Overall Results
After testing this vitamin c niacinamide serum for 2 weeks, I did notice my skin overall felt a little brighter and appeared healthier. In terms of pore care, my oil levels did feel decreased, this was present as my skin felt a tad drier than usual, especially given it is the middle of winter.
I found myself needing to add more moisturizing cream and facial oil into my routine to give my skin the moisture it needed. However, this is a common occurrence when someone with Dry skin uses any niacinamide products.
Rating
Overall, I give this serum a 7/10.
Brightening wise, It didn’t wow me, yet I did see mild results within 2 weeks. Oil control was excellent. Formula was lightweight and hydrating, it did not “pill” under my other skincare products.
This is a great niacinamide serum and vitamin c serum for oily combination dehydrated skin types, or for those who love a skincare routine with lots of layering.
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin 30 Day Brightening Toner Review
Benefits
- brightening
- hydrating
- reduces dark spots
- boosts skin vitality and anti-aging
- improves skin texture
This vitamin c toner contains 90% (900,000ppm) Yuja extract & 5% Niacinamide, making it a very high vitamin C product with gentle oil-controlling properties and brightening.
The higher amount of vitamin C in this toner makes it an aha toner that will help retexture the surface layer of the skin. This is essentially an exfoliating toner and should not be used every single day. For the purpose of this Some By Mi toner review, I tested this vitamin c toner every day for two weeks.
This toner contains additional ingredients such as glycerin, butylene glycol, and adenosine for soothing and hydration.
cosDNA ingredient analysis
Here is a breakdown of the ingredients and their safety for the skin
Texture & Application
With the texture of this toner, it of course is rather watery. It lacks any viscosity that would indicate strong hydration benefits. It leaves a very slight sticky texture that quickly absorbs into the skin. With its very high vitamin c levels, there is a strong stinging sensation when first applied that quickly fades within a second.
Overall Results
After testing this vitamin c niacinamide toner for 2 weeks, similar to the serum, my skin was mildly brighter and healthier looking, the texture was slightly improved but not drastically. Oil levels were reduced over the course of two weeks.
Consistent with this some by mi yuja niacin line, my skin needed more moisture and oil while testing these products.
Rating
Overall, I give this serum a 10/10.
This vitamin c serum performed exactly as I expected from a very high vitamin c toner. Skin was a little brighter, mildly improved texture, and provided oil control without being too aggressive which I find common with most vitamin C acid toners.
This is a great niacinamide toner and vitamin c toner for oily combination dehydrated skin types, or for those who love a skincare routine with lots of layering. It should not be used daily as this is an exfoliating acid toner.
Some By Mi Yuja Niacin 30 Day Sleeping Mask Review
Benefits
- brightening
- reduces dark spots
- boosts skin vitality and anti-aging
- deeply hydrating
- nourishing
This vitamin c sleeping mask contains 70.5% Yuja extract & 5% Niacinamide, making it a high vitamin C product with gentle oil-controlling properties and brightening.
This sleeping mask is designed to be the final step of your evening skincare routine, the help maximize your previously applied products while giving a hi antioxidant, brightening, and oil-controlling effect. It’s rich in hnydrating ingrients to drastically improve skin hydration levels overnight while creating a “sealing” effect.
This niacinamide sleeping mask contains additional ingredients such as glycerin, butylene glycol, jojoba oil, hippophae rhamnoides, biotin, and adenosine for soothing, nourishment, strengthening, and hydration.
cosDNA ingredient analysis
Here is a breakdown of the ingredients and their safety for the skin
Texture & Application
With the texture of this sleeping mask, it’s lightweight but very hydrating upon contact with the skin. It immediately delivers deep hydration to the skin without being sticky. I instantly give a veil of dewy glow that quenches the face. There is no stinging upon contact with this vitamin c sleeping mask.
Overall Results
After testing this vitamin c niacinamide sleeping mask for 2 weeks, similar to the serum, my skin was mildly brighter and healthier looking, however, with that said, like a sleeping mask that’s designed to hydrate and nourish, it left my skin wanting more.
Consistent with this some by mi yuja niacin line, my skin needed more moisture and oil while testing these products.
Rating
Overall, I give this serum a 8/10.
This some by mi sleeping mask performed less than I expected. The skin was a little brighter, but I woke up every morning still feeling dry and dehydrated.
With that said, it’s the middle of winter and my skin needs loads of moisture during this season. This sleeping mask would be perfect during the summer season, especially for those with oily-combination dehydrated skin. It layers beautifully with every one of my skincare products without “pilling”.
This is a great niacinamide sleeping mask and vitamin c sleeping mask for oily combination dehydrated skin types, or for those who love a skincare routine with lots of layering.
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