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Some By Mi vs Biore

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Some By Mi and Biore are renowned Asian beauty lines that offer specialized care for diverse complexions. The Korean pioneer centers its serums, cleansers, and toners on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to target dark spots and dry sensitive skin, while the Japanese counterpart is beloved for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers tailored to sensitive and dry skin. Both labels differ primarily in their formulation philosophies and heritage, with the former deploying active chemical exfoliants and soothing botanicals, and the latter relying on balanced, gentle daily cleansing and UV protection.

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

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Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Biore products

People Say

Some By MiBiore
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Pore Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “pores look visibly smaller — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
  • 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”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “Leaves a nice glow — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “Smells like mouthwash — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “caused redness and stinging — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Drying and Stripping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Sticky or Greasy Finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “leaves face really greasy — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · A$222.98 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · A$214.43 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · A$378.72 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$301.59 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · A$371.64 · 90% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$224.16 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Biore: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for brightening and acne control, whereas Biore offers deeper pore cleansing and a superior fit for oily and combination skin. Niacinamide may help reduce pigmentation and improve skin appearance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Biore?

Some By Mi fits best for skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and dry skin, while Biore fits best for sensitive skin, dry skin, and mature skin. Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior for dry sensitive skin, and Biore as Superior for dry sensitive skin too.

Some By Mi or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Some By Mi and Biore reach a Superior Lovi fit level. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation, supporting dry skin care.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi provides better cleansers for acne-prone, oily, and dark spot concerns, featuring options like the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser which is rated Superior for those skin types. Biore offers effective deep pore cleansing options like the Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, though it typically receives lower fit levels across most skin types on this page.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing information or cost comparisons, so it is not possible to determine whether Some By Mi or Biore is more affordable.

Which brand performs better for deep pore cleansing, Some By Mi or Biore?

Biore performs better for deep pore cleansing according to the review themes on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for oily skin as Superior for Biore and High for Some By Mi.

Some By Mi or Biore for oily skin?

Biore reaches a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin, whereas Some By Mi reaches a High fit level.

Some By Mi or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen has a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreen has a High fit level for combination skin and an Average fit level for oily skin, acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin.

Some By Mi or Biore for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Biore is an equal level fit. Both brands offer products with no listed fragrance.

Some By Mi or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Biore has a superior routine fit compared to Some By Mi's high fit. Some By Mi products on this page often help with acne-clearing treatments and brightening.

Some By Mi or Biore for mature skin?

Both Some By Mi and Biore are well-suited for mature skin, achieving a high routine fit level and a superior routine fit level respectively. Some By Mi products on this page often help with complexion brightening and skin smoothing textures, while incorporating key ingredients like niacinamide that may help control skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Biore for skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is better for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the products on this page as having a superior fit for this concern. Niacinamide in these formulations helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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