# SOME BY MI Micro Pin Spot Patch 9ea

The Korean-market SOME BY MI targeted patch formula, not the US reformulation.

- Brand: SOME BY MI
- Product: Micro Pin Spot Patch 9ea
- Price: $15.00
- Availability: In stock
- Size: 9 ea
- Market: Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in: Republic of Korea
- EAN (barcode): 8809647394181
- Category: Patch

## Key benefits

- Five forms of centella asiatica on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 9 ea to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item

## How it works

The panel on this formula names five forms of centella asiatica rather than one: Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid. Madecassoside is the centella triterpene most associated with the look of redness, and the one brands lead with in cica products. It is water soluble and stable, so it appears in essences as readily as in creams. On this panel it sits alongside Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water and Salicylic Acid. Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.

## How to use

1. Apply directly onto clean, dry skin over the targeted area and leave in place for the time stated on the packaging.

## Ingredients

Trehalose, Cellulose Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Water, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

## FAQ

### What does the SOME BY MI patch texture feel like on skin?

It applies as a hydrocolloid-thin texture that settles in within a minute or two rather than sitting on the surface. Because it is the Korean-market formula rather than a US-shelf reformulation, the finish matches what the same product feels like on shelf in Korea, not a version adjusted for a different market's regulations.

### Where does this targeted patch fit in a Korean skincare routine?

It sits at a spot-treatment step, applied directly onto a blemish or targeted area after the rest of a routine. Korean routines are built as layers rather than a single all-in-one step, so using it out of order, for example before a lighter product that needs to absorb first, is the most common reason a product underperforms its expectations.

### Is this the authentic Korean-market version, and how is it different from what US retailers sell?

Yes: SOME BY MI formulates this line for the Korean market first, and this is that exact formula shipped from Korean-market stock rather than a separately registered US version. Some Korean brands sell a reformulated line through US retailers with different actives or filter systems to clear US regulations, and this is not that product.

### Who should reach for this targeted patch first?

Anyone already using SOME BY MI's other products will notice the same formulation logic here, and it is a reasonable first pick for someone building out a Korean routine around this step for the first time. Skin that reacts to heavy fragrance loads should still read the full ingredient panel on the product page before committing to daily use.

### How should this be stored and how long does it last once opened?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from bathroom heat and humidity, the way any Korean-formulated skincare should be stored, and use a clean hand or spatula rather than repeatedly dipping wet fingers into the container. A sealed, unopened unit keeps for the shelf life printed on its own Korean-market batch code, which is intact on every unit we ship.

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