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Some By Mi vs BYOMA

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Some By Mi and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands built for daily routines, with the former founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners, and the latter established in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group. Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to fade dark spots and soothe dry sensitive skin. Meanwhile, BYOMA utilizes a tri-ceramide complex and squalane in its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums to nurture dry and sensitive skin. While both offer targeted formulas for acne-prone, dark spot, and mature skin concerns, the Korean line centers on clarity and anti-aging properties, whereas the British line focuses on barrier health and 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 · A$219.85 · 95% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$222.98 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · A$429.99 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$301.59 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · A$366.13 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$224.16 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands offer great options, but BYOMA holds a slight edge with a Superior routine fit for oily, combination, acne-prone, and mature skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA is extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, while Some By Mi does better for brightening the complexion and clearing acne.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi is better suited for brightening the complexion and clearing acne, while BYOMA excels at calming redness, soothing skin, and strengthening the skin barrier. For routine fit, Some By Mi achieves a Superior level for dry, sensitive, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas BYOMA achieves a Superior level for dry, sensitive, dry sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on the products on this page. Some By Mi helps with complexion brightening and acne-clearing treatments, while BYOMA is noted for strengthening the skin barrier with lightweight moisturizers.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers, BYOMA tends to be better for dry sensitive skin, offering hydrating and non-stripping options, whereas Some By Mi excels in deep pore cleansing and acne-clearing treatments for oily and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

This page does not provide pricing information for either Some By Mi or BYOMA, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Between Some By Mi and BYOMA, which brand is better for brightening the complexion?

Some By Mi is better for brightening the complexion, as the brand-focused page reviews show that it performs better in this category. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in many Some By Mi products on this page, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016, whereas BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022.

Which brand performs better for skin texture improvement according to reviewer themes?

Some By Mi performs better for skin texture improvement according to reviewer themes.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA offers a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Some By Mi has a High fit level. Reviewers note that BYOMA is especially effective for lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturization without heavy residues.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, both Some By Mi and BYOMA offer effective options for various skin needs, with BYOMA often noted for its barrier-strengthening ceramides and Some By Mi recognized for brightening ingredients like niacinamide. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands, while BYOMA provides a Superior fit for oily and combination skin compared to Some By Mi's High fit.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Some By Mi and BYOMA achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. BYOMA does better at being extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, while Some By Mi helps with skin texture improvement and brightening the complexion.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Some By Mi as High and BYOMA as Superior. Some By Mi helps with acne-clearing and prevention, while BYOMA is noted for being extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.

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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