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Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Some By Mi and Estée Lauder are distinct skincare brands rooted in different continents and eras, with the former founded in South Korea in 2016 and the latter in America in 1946. Some By Mi features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while Estée Lauder offers a comprehensive range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin. The Korean brand suits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the American brand suits acne-prone skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their core formulations and targeted skin needs, providing unique solutions for diverse complexions.

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

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Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder products

People Say

Some By MiEstée Lauder
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “texture is dreamy — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “skin feels like a baby's bottom — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “leaves behind no white cast — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “doesn't strip dry my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “doesn't strip the skin — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Doesn't strip my skin — Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedSometimes 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 me that glass skin look — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “strong scent — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “overpowering scent, like a musty room — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Dryness and Dehydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “left my skin very dry — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Irritation and Side Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “Stings my eyes badly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
    • “chemical burn — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”

Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · AED 485.71 · 87% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · AED 1,653.06 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder routines for oily skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · AED 714.25 · 87% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · AED 1,743.92 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder routines for combination skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · AED 714.25 · 88% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · AED 1,225.96 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for brightening and smoothing textures, while Estée Lauder excels in deep hydration. Both brands offer high-performing options, but Some By Mi provides a better fit for sensitive skin and dark spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Estée Lauder?

Some By Mi is better suited for brightening and blemish control, whereas Estée Lauder delivers deeper hydration with a higher price point. Both brands offer high routine fits for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin types.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder are a High fit for dry skin on the products on this page. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol, while Estée Lauder focuses on hyaluronic acid and glycerin to help deliver deep hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which cleanser is better?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder offer effective cleansers, but Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing and acne-prone skin, while Estée Lauder stands out for gentle and non-drying daily use. Lovi rates Some By Mi cleansers, like the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser, as superior for skin with dark spots.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Estée Lauder?

Some By Mi is more affordable than Estée Lauder, as high price points are mostly mentioned for Estée Lauder while Some By Mi wins on price and value.

Which brand performs better for brightening and glow, Some By Mi or Estée Lauder?

Some By Mi performs better for brightening and glow. The products on this page help improve skin tone using key ingredients like niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the fragrance options differ between Some By Mi and Estée Lauder products?

Some By Mi lists no fragrance in any of the products on this page. Estée Lauder also lists no fragrance in most of its products, but includes fragrance in its DayWear Moisturizer and Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser.

Which brand has better performance for skin texture and smoothing?

Some By Mi performs better for skin texture and smoothing than Estée Lauder. Reviewers frequently note its skin smoothing textures and effective acne-clearing treatments.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder are a High fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide a lightweight feel and deep pore cleansing.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Some By Mi stands out for brightening and acne-prone routines, while Estée Lauder excels in deep hydration for mature skin.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand as superior for this skin type, whereas Estée Lauder fits at a high level. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi products feature lightweight formulas with no fragrance listed across the page.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which sunscreen is better?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder offer sunscreens that fit dry, oily, and sensitive skin at a High level. Estée Lauder's DayWear Moisturizer also achieves a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin types.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder fit acne-prone skin at a High level on this page. Some By Mi stands out for acne and blemish control, while Estée Lauder offers deep hydration with a lightweight feel.

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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