SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30DAYS MIRACLE STARTER KIT

Values (kit-wide, self-assessed): 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) / Halal-Friendly* on 3 of 4 components (Toner contains a debated bird's-nest extract; see Section 26) / Not uniformly Vegan (Toner and Cleansing Bar both carry open questions — see Section 26) / Not Fragrance-Free (all four components contain Tea Tree and/or other essential oils) / Not FA-Safe (Serum and Cleansing Bar both carry fungal-acne-conditional oils).

Empathy line: Dealing with recurring breakouts and the marks they leave behind while also managing Mauritius heat and sweat is genuinely frustrating — this kit exists to let you test a full system in small, low-commitment sizes rather than gambling on four full-size bottles at once.

Pros: lets you trial all four steps of one coherent acne-focused line before buying full-size; shares one soothing base across all four so the "feel" is consistent; genuinely mild disclosed acid levels reduce over-exfoliation risk versus stacking four separate strong-acid products.

Caveats: no sunscreen included despite the acids requiring one; strong, shared Tea Tree/herbal scent across all four steps may not suit fragrance-averse users; not fungal-acne-safe; the exact mini fill sizes were confirmed via independent retailer listings of the brand's global kit, not a direct read of Adilsons' own physical stock.

In Mauritius heat, the "grimy" feeling by midday is sweat and sebum doing their job, not dirt — washing with the Cleansing Bar more than twice daily, or adding a second acid step on top of it the same day, strips the skin's natural pH 4.5-5.5 acid mantle. That triggers compensatory sebum overproduction, the exact oiliness this kit is meant to control.

Because the Cleansing Bar itself sits at an alkaline pH (~9-10) rather than the line's usual pH ~5.5, it is the component most likely to tip you into this cycle if overused — once daily in the evening is the safer default, with the Toner (pH ~5.5) helping to re-balance the skin surface afterward.

1. Week 1: Cleansing Bar (PM only) + Cream (AM and PM). No Toner or Serum yet.
2. Week 2: Add the Toner at PM, after the Cleansing Bar, before the Cream.
3. Week 3+: Add the Serum at PM, 2-3 nights per week, between the Toner and Cream — and add sunscreen every morning from Week 1 onward, not just once the Serum starts.

Introduce this kit as the only new skincare system in your routine. Wait a full 14 days after finishing the introduction sequence above before adding anything else, so any reaction can be traced to a specific component.

1. Cleansing Bar (or a splash of water only, if skin is not oily on waking)
2. Toner (optional in AM once tolerated)
3. Cream (moisturize)
4. Sunscreen SPF30+ (not included in this kit — non-negotiable)

The Serum is best kept to PM-only, at least initially — its trace acid load plus 14.5% Centella is more useful as an overnight calming step than a morning one, and it reduces the number of active layers you're wearing under sunscreen and daytime heat.

1. Double-cleanse first if wearing sunscreen/makeup (an oil cleanser, then the Cleansing Bar as the water-based second cleanse)
2. Toner
3. Serum (2-3 nights/week to start; shake before use)
4. Cream

This is a skin-cycling-compatible sequence: on nights you skip the Serum, simply go Cleansing Bar → Toner → Cream as a gentler "recovery" version of the same routine.

Given the mini sizes in this kit, expect the Serum and Cream to run out well before you've decided whether you like the line — that is by design for a trial kit, not a flaw; see Section 36 for realistic depletion estimates.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen if heading outdoors. Amount defaults: watery toner 5-8 drops, serum 2-3 drops, cream 1-2 peas, sunscreen the two-finger rule for face (+1 finger for neck). Hydrators sit best on slightly damp skin; exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp skin depending on tolerance — keep to one active lane per routine. If a routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, don't add more.

AM Maximum Stack (all 16 modules, correct order): 1) Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) → 2) pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional) → 3) Hydrating Toner Layers (this kit's Toner slots here once tolerated) → 4) Essence (optional) → 5) Mist/Thermal Water (optional) → 6) Booster/Soothing Serum (this kit's Serum can slot here on tolerant skin, though PM is the safer default) → 7) Antioxidant Lane (optional, choose one) → 8) Pigment Support Lane (optional, choose one) → 9) Hydration Serum Lane (optional) → 10) Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane (optional) → 11) Peptides/Growth-Factor/Repair Lane (optional) → 12) Eye Serum/Cream (optional) → 13) Moisturizer (this kit's Cream slots here) → 14) Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC) → 15) Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable, not included in this kit) → 16) Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking — in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack (all 14 modules, correct order): 1) Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) → 2) Oil Cleanser/Balm (if wearing SPF/makeup) → 3) Water Cleanser (this kit's Cleansing Bar slots here) → 4) pH-Prep Toner (optional) → 5) Hydrating Toner Layers (this kit's Toner slots here) → 6) Essence (optional) → 7) Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) → 8) [Anchor Product] (this kit's Serum, the anchor treatment step, 2-3x/week to start) → 9) Targeted Serum (optional, only if non-conflicting) → 10) Moisturizer (this kit's Cream) → 11) Sleeping Mask (optional) → 12) Occlusive Seal (optional; avoid if clog-prone) → 13) Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed) → 14) Lip Sleeping Mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine — barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Layer thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase: Toner, then Serum (its oil phase makes it heavier than the Toner despite being labeled a "serum"), then Cream.

The Serum is the one component genuinely worth rationing (3x/week to start) since it is this kit's most concentrated soothing-plus-acid step. Exceeding a daily Serum pace does not produce faster results — it produces barrier damage, particularly given the shared essential-oil load across all four components.

Purging vs. Reaction: Purging shows up as small breakouts in your usual acne-prone areas and resolves within 2-4 weeks — most likely from the Serum or Toner. A reaction shows up in new areas, involves burning, swelling, or hives, and does not improve; stop the specific component and consult Section 33 (Safety and Patch Test) below.

Before starting this kit, your skin should already have: an intact, non-flaking barrier and a consistent sunscreen habit you're prepared to extend to every day you use any of these four components. Without these, this kit causes more harm than benefit.

The kit's overall rating is governed by its least-suitable essential component — the Cleansing Bar's high pH and the Serum's fragrance load are the two most likely points of friction for reactive skin.

• Active breakouts and clogged pores: Salicylic Acid (BHA, disclosed at 0.5% in the Cream) penetrates and clears pore-level debris; primary driver: Cream, secondary: Toner.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): Niacinamide (present across all four) inhibits melanosome transfer to fade dark marks over time — this addresses brown/red post-acne marks (PIH), not active redness/inflammation (PIE), which the Centella content addresses instead.
• Redness and irritation: high-percentage Centella Asiatica in the Serum (14.5%) and Cream (70.78%) is the main calming driver.
• Excess sebum: Tea Tree (10,000ppm, present in all four) plus Niacinamide.

What this kit cannot do: it cannot physically shrink pore size (only reduce the debris that stretches pores visibly), cannot treat deep cystic or hormonal acne, and cannot lighten your natural skin tone — "brightening" here means fading excess pigment from marks, not changing complexion.

The four included components are already designed to work together (shared Truecica base, one active lane). The one genuinely missing role is sun protection, which is mandatory once you introduce this kit's acids:

Pilling note: the Serum's oil phase can pill under a silicone-heavy sunscreen if not fully absorbed — wait 60-90 seconds after the Cream before applying any of the picks above.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

• One Active Lane per routine: in a single AM or PM routine, run only one primary active lane. This kit's Toner + Serum + Cream already share one lane (mild acid/soothing) — do not add a separate retinoid, strong Vitamin C, or benzoyl peroxide product into the same routine on the same night.
• × Retinoids: never use a retinol/retinal/tretinoin product the same night as this kit's Toner or Serum. Instead: alternate nights (kit night / retinoid night), or Skin Cycling (Night 1 kit acids, Night 2 retinoid, Nights 3-4 recovery with just Cleansing Bar + Cream).
• × L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C: avoid layering a separate pure Vitamin C serum with this kit's Toner/Serum in the same routine. Instead: Vitamin C AM, this kit's Toner/Serum PM.
• × Other separate AHA/BHA/PHA products: don't stack a second strong acid toner or serum on top of this kit — you would be running two exfoliation lanes at once. Instead: use this kit's own four steps as your complete acid lane and skip the separate product until you finish this kit.
• Barrier override: if a moisturizer stings or skin feels tight within 30 minutes of the Cleansing Bar, pause the Toner and Serum for 3-7 days and run Cleansing Bar (PM only) + Cream only.

Scheduling Template (Alternate-Night Protocol): Mon/Wed/Fri — full kit including Serum. Tue/Thu — Cleansing Bar, Toner, Cream (recovery, no Serum). Sat/Sun — Cleansing Bar + Cream only (deeper recovery).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Pre-period breakouts happen because progesterone causes the pore lining to physically swell, narrowing the opening and trapping sebum beneath — this kit's Salicylic-Acid-bearing components (Cleansing Bar, Toner, Cream) can help once the swelling resolves, but introducing a brand-new component during the luteal phase makes it harder to tell a hormonal breakout from an irritation reaction.

• Aspirin/salicylate sensitivity: the Cleansing Bar, Toner and Cream all contain Salicylic Acid (BHA) at varying disclosed/undisclosed concentrations. If you have a known aspirin or salicylate sensitivity, patch test each of these three components individually before full use.
• Ragweed family sensitivity: the Serum and Cream both contain Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract. Individuals with ragweed pollen allergies can cross-react to chamomile-family botanicals.

The Cleansing Bar is rinse-off and not relevant to this assessment. Adilsons provides this assessment based on the products' physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars — consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

• MYTH: "A 4-acid kit means faster, stronger exfoliation." REALITY: across all four components, the disclosed acid concentrations are low — the Cream's 0.5% Salicylic Acid is the strongest figure in the whole kit. The real mechanism driving most of the visible benefit is the shared Centella/Tea Tree soothing base, not aggressive peeling.
• MYTH: "The soap's foam means it's stripping my skin clean, which is good." REALITY: a high-pH soap that leaves skin feeling "squeaky clean" has disrupted the acid mantle, not achieved a deeper clean — pair the Cleansing Bar with the Toner to help rebalance pH afterward.
• MYTH: "'30 Days Miracle' means results in 30 days." REALITY: this is brand marketing, not a clinical timeline. Real, lasting improvement in texture and breakout frequency typically takes 2-3 months of consistent use plus daily sunscreen.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 increases during this period; the Centella content in the Serum and Cream provides some antioxidant support, but neither is a substitute for a dedicated pollution-defense product if you spend long hours outdoors.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; a calcium-stearate film left by the Cleansing Bar can add to post-cleanse tightness — the Toner's role in this routine also helps counteract that residue.

Cleansing Bar — Full INCI (confidence: high, matched independently across sources): Lauric Acid, Sodium Stearate, Saponified Palm Oil, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Chlorella Vulgaris (Dermochlorella Algae) Powder, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Potato/Wheat/Rice/Oat Protein, Lactobionic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

*Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid and Lactobionic Acid all sit below the estimated 1% line in the Cleansing Bar's INCI list — in a brief rinse-off contact window, their contribution is best understood as a marketing-identity trace addition on top of the true saponified-soap cleansing mechanism, not an independent exfoliation dose.

Toner — Full INCI (confidence: medium-high): Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructan, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Xylitol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil.

*Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid and Citric Acid all sit below the estimated 1% line in the Toner's INCI list, suggesting a trace/mild-exfoliation concentration rather than a peel-strength dose, despite "AHA-BHA-PHA" being the product's entire marketed identity.

Serum — Full INCI (confidence: medium-high): Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, 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, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, and a further botanical/oil complex (cranberry, lavender, basil, lilac, houttuynia, angelica, althaea, madecassoside, camellia oleifera, rice bran, rose hip, sweet almond, meadowfoam, grapefruit peel, orange peel, turmeric, neem, moringa, holy basil oils/extracts), Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol.

*This ingredient (the AHA/BHA/PHA acid complex) appears below the estimated 1% line in the Serum's INCI list, suggesting it is present at a trace/sub-exfoliating concentration despite being the entire marketed identity of the "30 Days Miracle" line. Its inclusion in this component may be primarily for marketing/soothing-adjacent effect rather than meaningful chemical exfoliation.

Cream — Full INCI (confidence: medium — see the open discrepancy note below): Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract (70.78%), Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Purified Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water (10,000ppm), Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenyltrimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid (5,000ppm), [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, and an extensive botanical-extract and film-former complex (neem, turmeric, red algae, green tea, knotweed, skullcap, licorice, chamomile, rosemary, willow bark, aloe, rose water, and 40+ further named fruit/plant extracts), Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene.

*An independent WebSearch summary of a separate INCIDecoder listing for a product with this same name returned a materially different, non-silicone ingredient sequence for the Cream (led by Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and castor oil, rather than the silicone/Cyclopentasiloxane sequence above). This may reflect two genuine formula versions circulating for this product, consistent with a pattern already documented elsewhere for this brand. The sequence rendered above is the one independently corroborated against this component's own detailed percentage disclosures; treat it as medium rather than high confidence pending a direct primary-source fetch.

No component in this kit is fragrance-free. Used together as a full 4-step routine, the cumulative essential-oil/fragrance load is meaningfully higher than any single component alone — this is the most likely source of irritation for reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin, more so than the disclosed acid concentrations themselves. Patch test each component individually (see Section 33) before combining all four.

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data; not a formal third-party Halal or Vegan certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars, particularly regarding the Toner's Swiftlet Nest Extract. *Brand-stated cruelty-free policy; not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or an equivalent third-party audit, and the brand sells in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may apply to some channels (cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt).

Microplastic status: Cleansing Bar, Toner and Serum — microplastic-free based on declared INCI. Cream — if the silicone-forward formula version applies (see Section 23), it contains Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer film-formers and is not microplastic-free; this is not confirmed given the open formula-version question.

• Cleansing Bar: MFDS General Cosmetic (not Functional). Claims rest on established ingredient-class evidence for saponified soap cleansing and Salicylic Acid's keratolytic action, not a brand-published clinical trial on this exact bar.
• Toner: marketed as a dual-function (brightening + wrinkle) product via Niacinamide + Adenosine; not independently verified against a public MFDS registry entry.
• Serum: MFDS Functional Cosmetic for Brightening via 2% Niacinamide; the "30 Days Miracle" name is brand marketing with no independently verifiable dataset behind the specific timeline.*
• Cream: MFDS dual-Functional (Brightening via Niacinamide, Wrinkle-Improving via Adenosine).

*This is a brand marketing claim, not an independently verified clinical timeline.

Whitening/brightening translation: the Korean regulatory "brightening" (미백) classification means regulating melanin production to fade dark spots and even tone — it does not bleach skin or change your natural complexion.

The mini fill sizes above were confirmed via multiple independent, mutually-corroborating international retailers of the brand's identical global starter kit (iHerb, Amazon, Skin Cupid, Little Wonderland, Stylevana), not a direct read of Adilsons' own physical stock — treat the component identities as high confidence and the exact gram/ml figures as reasonably reliable but not laboratory-verified against this specific shipment.

Anyone managing diagnosed fungal acne should be cautious with this kit as a whole — the Serum in particular carries several documented Malassezia-feeding oils, and the Cleansing Bar and Cream each carry one FA-conditional ingredient apiece.

Pilling: Low-to-Medium. The Serum's oil phase is the most likely source if layered too soon under the Cream or an external sunscreen — wait 60-90 seconds between each leave-on step.

Storage: Store all four components in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep the Cleansing Bar on a well-draining soap dish to extend its life. Shake the Serum before each use — separation between its oil and water phases is by design, not spoilage.

Patch-test each component separately, never the kit as a whole — apply a small amount of one component (inner forearm or behind the ear) and wait 24-48 hours before introducing the next, so any reaction can be attributed to a specific formula. Start with the Cleansing Bar and Cream, then the Toner, then the Serum last, mirroring the "How to Begin" sequence above.

72-hour barrier reset: if you react to any component, stop all four immediately. For 72 hours, use only a gentle cleanser, a plain moisturizer, and mineral sunscreen — no acids, essential oils, or exfoliants. After 72 hours, reintroduce one component per 14 days, starting with the Cleansing Bar.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care and stop all four components immediately.

• Starting all four components on day one instead of the phased sequence above.
• Treating the Serum as mandatory daily use from the start — 2-3x/week is the safer introduction pace.
• Skipping sunscreen because "it wasn't in the box."
• Using the Cleansing Bar twice daily on already-dry or reactive skin.
• Adding a separate strong acid product from another brand on top of this kit's own four steps.

Overuse threshold: using the Cleansing Bar more than twice daily, or the Serum daily before your skin has shown 2+ weeks of tolerance, does not accelerate results — it accelerates barrier damage.

These four minis will not deplete at the same rate — the Cleansing Bar and Serum are likely to run out first if you use the kit daily and consistently, well before you have a full, considered impression of the Toner or Cream. This mismatch is normal for a trial kit; consider it a reason to evaluate each component's own full-size standalone listing on its own timeline rather than reordering the whole kit again.

AM: 1) Cleansing Bar or water rinse → 2) Toner (once tolerated) → 3) Cream → 4) Sunscreen (not included — see the pairing table below).

PM: 1) Double cleanse if wearing sunscreen/makeup, second cleanse with Cleansing Bar → 2) Toner → 3) Serum (2-3x/week to start) → 4) Cream.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now: use only the Cleansing Bar (once daily, PM) and Cream until stable, and delay the Toner and Serum.

If you're in AC all day: layer a hydrating toner or essence underneath the Cream, since the mini Cream is a lightweight gel-cream, not a rich occlusive.

Fill the one missing role — sunscreen: Beauty of Joseon RELIEF SUN: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ 50ML (or the three verified alternatives in Section 15 above).

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this kit in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this kit, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you already know you like this line and want to skip the trial-size step, each component exists as its own full-size, verified-in-stock listing: Cleansing Bar 106g, Toner 150ml (or the identical-size 30ml), Serum 50ml, and Cream 60g.

If you'd rather trial only the treatment step without the fragrance-heavy Cleansing Bar and Toner, the Serum alone (in its full 50ml size) is the component doing the most distinct work in this kit; the Cleansing Bar and Cream are the two most substitutable if you already own a compatible cleanser or moisturizer.

Mindful use: if you already have a comparable exfoliating cleanser, toner, serum, or moisturizer at home, finish those first — buying this kit on top of a full existing routine adds redundant essential-oil exposure without adding a new benefit.

This kit's primary function is a mini-size trial of a Tea-Tree-and-Centella acne/texture system. You do not need this kit if you already own a working cleanser, toner, treatment serum, and moisturizer that address the same concern — finish those first.

Stacking assessment: if you already use a different AHA/BHA/PHA leave-on product, adding this kit's Toner and Serum on top provides No Additional Benefit (same mechanism, same active lane) and meaningfully increases irritation risk. If your existing routine has no acid-exfoliation step at all, this kit provides Significant Benefit as an introduction.

This kit is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: genuine Some By Mi mini kits carry consistent Korean/English print quality and printed batch/manufacturing dates on each individual mini unit; SOME BY MI has pursued legal action against counterfeit packaging in at least one market, so mismatched logo color or blurry print on any of the four minis is a real counterfeit tell.

Parent company: Perennebell Co., Ltd. (South Korea), founded 2016 by Lee Ji-eun, headquartered in Seoul. Hero ingredients: Galactomyces ferment and this tri-acid AHA/BHA/PHA exfoliating complex. Manufacturing: marketed as "proudly manufactured in Korea," though whether in-house or via contract manufacturers is not independently confirmed.

The brand's name blends "Something" and "By a Miracle" with "Mi" (Korean for beauty). This AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle line, and specifically its Toner, is the brand's globally best-selling, most-copied product — which is also why counterfeit vigilance (see Sourcing above) matters more here than on a lesser-known SKU.

Community coverage of this exact 4-piece starter kit (rather than its individual components sold separately) is limited, but a YesStyle Beauty Lab trial of the line found that initial irritation from the acid components ceased by around Day 17, with visible improvement in acne size and texture by the end of a multi-week trial; the same review recommended starting with the Cleansing Bar alone if your skin is dry or sensitive, since it carries the mildest ingredient profile of the four.

At the individual-component level: the Cleansing Bar has independently corroborated coverage describing it as long-lasting, mild-lathering, and helpful for body acne without feeling stripping (Reddit r/AsianBeauty, Sarah Fynn blog, iHerb). The Serum and Cream each have sentiment (via their own existing product listings) describing good results for combination/acne-prone skin with a strong, polarizing Tea Tree scent as the most common caveat — but the specific dated quotes on those two components' listings were not independently re-verified against the original platforms this run, so they are presented here as themes, not confirmed verbatim testimony.

Common praise themes: genuinely calming on active breakouts, doesn't feel greasy or heavy in humid climates, good value as a way to trial the whole line. Common complaint themes: the shared Tea Tree scent is strong and polarizing across all four steps; not effective for deep/cystic acne; can be drying if the Cleansing Bar is overused.

Delivery note: because this kit contains liquid components (Toner, Serum), it is pickup or door-to-door delivery only per Adilsons' standard liquids policy — see Section 47 below.

Do I have to use all four products together from day one?
No — introduce them one at a time over 2-3 weeks as described in "How to Begin" above, to identify any reaction to a specific component.

Is this kit fungal-acne safe?
No. The Serum in particular contains several plant oils commonly flagged as Malassezia triggers, and the Cleansing Bar and Cream each carry one FA-conditional ingredient. If you have diagnosed fungal acne, consider a different, simpler system.

Why isn't there a sunscreen in this kit?
This kit focuses on the brand's cleanse-tone-treat-moisturize system; every component's own instructions still require you to add a separate broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, since the acids increase photosensitivity.

Can I use this kit with my retinol?
Not on the same night. Alternate nights between this kit's acid steps and your retinoid, or use Skin Cycling (kit night, retinoid night, 1-2 recovery nights).

Will this clear cystic or hormonal acne?
Not reliably — this kit's own component listings note it is better suited to surface breakouts, texture, and mild-to-moderate congestion than deep, cystic, or hormonal acne, which is better addressed with a dermatologist.

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)

A water-soluble acid (e.g. Citric, Glycolic, Lactic Acid) that exfoliates the skin's surface.

BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)

An oil-soluble acid (Salicylic Acid) that penetrates into pores to clear sebum and debris.

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid)

A larger-molecule, gentler exfoliating acid (e.g. Lactobionic Acid) that also acts as a humectant.

Centella Asiatica (Cica)

A soothing, wound-healing botanical extract, often called "Tiger Grass."

Niacinamide

Vitamin B3; brightens tone, regulates oil, supports the skin barrier.

PIH vs. PIE

PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) is a brown/dark mark from excess melanin; PIE (Post-Inflammatory Erythema) is a red/pink mark from damaged capillaries. This kit's Niacinamide addresses PIH; its Centella content addresses active redness more than PIE specifically.

Purging

A temporary increase in breakouts in your usual acne-prone areas when starting an active ingredient, resolving within 2-4 weeks.

FA-Safe / FA-Conditional / FA-Unsafe

Whether a formula's fatty-acid/oil content is documented to feed Malassezia yeast (fungal acne). None of this kit's four components are FA-Safe.

Saponification

The chemical process that turns oils/fats into soap, typically resulting in an alkaline (high) pH — relevant to the Cleansing Bar.

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Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

Source of Truth: This is a quick snapshot. If anything differs, the policy pages are final.

Store Policies: For the most up-to-date information, please review our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

Best for: shoppers with oily, combination, or acne-prone skin who want to trial SOME BY MI's flagship Tea-Tree-and-Centella acid line across all four steps — cleanser, toner, serum, cream — before committing to full-size bottles.

Key benefits: one coherent soothing base across all four minis; genuinely mild disclosed acid levels reduce over-exfoliation risk versus stacking separate strong-acid products; low-commitment way to test fit before buying full size.

Keep in mind: no sunscreen included despite the acids requiring one daily; every component carries essential oils, so this is not fragrance-free or fungal-acne-safe; the Cream's exact ingredient list carries an open sourcing question (see Section 23); mini sizes will deplete before you've fully evaluated the line, especially the Serum and Cleansing Bar.

Quick version: Days 1-5, Cleansing Bar (PM) + Cream (AM/PM) only, monitor tolerance. Days 6-12, add Toner at PM. Days 13+, add Serum at 2-3x/week if stable, increasing toward daily only if well tolerated after 2+ weeks. At any point, if irritation appears, return to the 72-Hour Barrier Reset (Section 33) rather than pushing through.

This kit must be introduced component-by-component, not all at once. Wait 14 days after your last new addition before introducing any other new skincare product.