SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum 50ml

The SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum is a two-phase serum for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin. It pairs a low level of exfoliating acids with a soothing base of centella asiatica and tea tree, and is shaken before use to mix its oil and water layers.

How it works

SOME BY MI describes the AHA, BHA and PHA in the formula as mild peeling acids that help lift dead skin cells and excess oil from the surface, so skin looks smoother over time. The ingredient list shows centella asiatica extract at 14.77% and tea tree leaf water at 10,000ppm, with niacinamide and plant oils in the oil phase to keep skin comfortable. SOME BY MI states a pH of 5.5.

Who it suits

SOME BY MI recommends it for combination, normal, oily and problematic skin. It suits people who want gentle, everyday texture care rather than a strong peel.

What it will not do

It is not a treatment for acne, and it will not clear existing breakouts or post-blemish marks overnight. The acid content is low, so it is not a substitute for a dedicated exfoliant if you need one.

Good to know

Start with once a day and build up as your skin allows. Do not combine it with other strong exfoliants or retinoids at first, and wear SPF every morning. The formula contains alcohol, essential oils and fragrance components such as limonene and citral, so patch test first if your skin is reactive.

Pair it with

• SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Acne Clear Foam 100ml – the matching cleanser from the same line.
• SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream 100ml – a light gel moisturiser to follow.
• Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 30ml – daily SPF while using acids.

1. Cleanse your face.
2. Apply toner and pat it in.
3. Shake the serum well to mix the two layers.
4. Apply a few drops and pat gently into the skin.
5. Follow with moisturiser, and with sunscreen in the morning.

Water, Centella Asiatica Extract (14.77%), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Propanediol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water (10,000ppm), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Madecassoside, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citronellol, Citral

Formulas can change; the ingredient list printed on the pack is the final reference.