Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum

Name: Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Brand: Some By Mi

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Overall score7.9

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier

Score breakdown

Overall

7.9

Hydration Efficacy6.2

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength7.5

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum stand out

Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.9/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (7.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Anyone wanting visible results — solid active ingredient lineup
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
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Retinol
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
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Bakuchiol
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

15 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Glycerin #3Butylene Glycol #4Niacinamide #52-Hexanediol #6Retinol #7Bakuchiol #8Centella Asiatica Extract #9Adenosine #10Panthenol #11Allantoin #12Sodium Hyaluronate #13Carbomer #14Arginine #15Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredient breakdown

Works on your skin6
Draws in moisture4
Other ingredient3
Holds the formula together1
Keeps the product fresh1

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