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Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader

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Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader are skin-care brands offering diverse serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around targeted active ingredients. The Korean brand features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the German brand is celebrated for its specialized formulas and products. Both choices suit acne-prone and mature complexions, though they differ as the former brand also focuses on dry sensitive skin and dark spots.

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

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Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Some By MiAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Fades dark spots — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • 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”
  • Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
    • “didn't find this irritating — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Price Point 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”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Overhyped and Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “not noticed any significant changes — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “Only 3% Vitamin C — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Purging and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Zits appeared initially — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · A$222.98 · 93% fitBuy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,207.97 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,428.44 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$301.59 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · A$1,371.92 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$224.16 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your specific skin needs, as Augustinus Bader is better for lightweight texture and brightening, while Some By Mi excels in acne and blemish control. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand focused on acne-clearing treatments and gentle formulas with key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader is an independent German brand known for luxury anti-aging products featuring TFC8. Reviewers find that Augustinus Bader delivers better radiance, texture improvement, and lightweight absorption, while Some By Mi excels at acne and blemish control and sensitive skin care.

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Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader are rated as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, giving you equal top-level care with either brand. Niacinamide, found in the products on this page, helps brighten and even out complexion.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, Some By Mi fits dry skin, mature skin, and oily skin with a High level, while Augustinus Bader fits mature skin and oily acne-prone skin with a Superior level and dry skin with a Superior level. Augustinus Bader tends to do better for lightweight moisture and radiance, whereas Some By Mi tends to offer better value for the price.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as Augustinus Bader faces frequent reviewer mentions regarding its extreme price point.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

According to the review themes, both Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader perform equally well for hydration and moisture.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is better for oily skin, as Lovi gives it a Superior fit level compared to High for Some By Mi. Reviewers also note that Augustinus Bader does better for lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is better for sensitive skin, earning a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Augustinus Bader's High fit level. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi offers gentle formulas, whereas Augustinus Bader's products are sometimes associated with unpleasant scents.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Some By Mi fits at a High level and Augustinus Bader fits at a Superior level, while Some By Mi does better for acne and blemish control. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, making it a key active for clearer skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader is a better fit for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine level compared to Some By Mi's High level. Reviewers often mention its deep hydration and texture improvement, while research shows that key ingredients like retinol help combat signs of aging.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

Both Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader are great for skin with dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this concern. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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