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Some By Mi vs BYOMA

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Some By Mi and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed to address various complex skin needs through targeted formulations. The South Korean line relies on ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to support sensitive, dry, acne-prone, and mature complexions, whereas the British brand centers its approach on a tri-ceramide complex and squalane to nourish similar skin types. While both excel at calming sensitive skin, the former brand leans into clarifying acids and snail mucin for blemishes and aging, while the latter focuses on barrier repair and gentle hydration.

Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and BYOMA products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs BYOMA products

People Say

Some By MiBYOMA
  • Lightweight and fast absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “super gentle but even removes my mascara — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Calming redness and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Brightening complexion Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Fades dark spots — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “skin looks visibly brighter — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “brightens dull skin — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “Gives an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Reduces pimples — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “cleared my cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “flattened my cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Packaging flaws and unhygienic design Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Drying and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · AED 605.66 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · AED 485.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · AED 714.25 · 87% fitBuy BYOMA routine · AED 817.28 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · AED 714.25 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · AED 642.73 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin texture improvement, complexion brightening, and acne clearing, while BYOMA is better for calming redness, soothing, and strengthening the skin barrier with its focus on ceramides.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners, whereas BYOMA is a British brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group. Both brands feature products that help various skin types, but Some By Mi is rated Superior for skin with dark spots.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi finds that BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit, while Some By Mi provides a High fit. Reviewers often mention that BYOMA excels with instant hydration and barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer strong cleansers, with Some By Mi featuring deep pore cleansing and BYOMA providing hydrating and non-stripping options on this page.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

This page does not provide information comparing the pricing or affordability of Some By Mi and BYOMA products.

Which brand is better for skin texture improvement, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

Some By Mi is better for skin texture improvement than BYOMA. The products on this page help with skin smoothing textures and brightening the complexion, whereas BYOMA focuses more on strengthening the skin barrier.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA have a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands help balance oily skin while maintaining hydration.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers, with Some By Mi providing a Superior fit for skin with dark spots, and BYOMA providing a Superior fit for dry skin. The products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier and brighten the complexion while maintaining fragrance-free formulations.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA fit sensitive skin at a Superior Lovi level, with reviewers noting that BYOMA is extremely gentle while Some By Mi offers targeted skin texture improvement.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA have a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Some By Mi stands out for acne clearing and prevention.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is a better fit for skin with dark spots, earning a Superior rating from Lovi compared to BYOMA's High rating. Some By Mi's products frequently feature niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for mature skin?

Both brands feature a high Lovi fit level for mature skin. Some By Mi stands out for skin texture improvement and complexion brightening, whereas BYOMA is noted for strengthening the skin barrier and calming redness.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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