No. 43
in skincare
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How it works.
83% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 43 in skincare
Sample
6 redditors with explicit opinion · 5 positive · 1 negative · 0 neutral
Score
0.833 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 44–97% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Early Signal — ≥75% positive but with <10 redditors — small sample, treat as a hint, not a verdict.
Sources
r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeautyAdvice
Some · skincare
Early Signal
By Mi Aha Bha Pha Toner
r/AsianBeautyr/KoreanBeautyr/AsianBeautyAdvice
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Light exfoliating toner with AHA/BHA/PHA that reviewers prefer over other K-beauty options. One safety concern flagged about potential carcinogen.
What redditors love
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Provides gentle exfoliation without being harsh
“Love to use when i need light exoliation”
u/Bitter-Peach9801 · r/AsianBeauty →
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Became favorite after trying as first exfoliating toner
“my first exfoliating toner and frankly my favorite after”
u/AutechreBitch · r/AsianBeauty →
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Preferred over Cosrx low pH cleanser alternatives
“I prefer much more the BHA PHA AHA line from Some by Mi or Perfect Whip”
u/Altruistic-Chapter2 · r/AsianBeauty →
What they don’t
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Potential carcinogen flagged in brand's products
“Potential Carcinogen Found in SOME by MI and Korean Skincare Brands”
u/Unstablematter828 · r/AsianBeauty →
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Bottle runs out quickly for the price
“I wish this one bottle had lasted me longer”
u/AutechreBitch · r/AsianBeauty →
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Direct quotes
What 6 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Bitter-Peach9801
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r/AsianBeauty
Love to use when i need light exoliation and i cant use any of my harsher products, often decreases size of any inflammation
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u/Unstablematter828
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r/AsianBeauty
Potential Carcinogen Found in SOME by MI and Korean Skincare Brands ‼️BEFORE YOU READ: The brands affected are not only K
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u/bluetirameeesu
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r/KoreanBeauty
loooove my Tony moly ceramide mochi toner it’s sooooo hydrating! I also love my some by mi barrier renew face wash. My skin has really improved since using probiotic produ
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u/Altruistic-Chapter2
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r/AsianBeauty
's the low ph cleanser from Cosrx. I prefer much more the BHA PHA AHA line from Some by Mi or Perfect Whip.
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u/Lemon_Jar24
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r/KoreanBeauty
I personally like some by mi toner, isntree toner, skin 1001 green tea ampoule, axis y dark spot serum and is
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u/mdw2379
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r/AsianBeautyAdvice
ill do the trick. this is a pretty great combo for the evening of 2 products-1) SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum and 2) ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Lotion OR 3) IUNI
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