Some By Mi vs celimax
Some By Mi and celimax are Korean skincare brands offering serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and more, built around active ingredients. Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the latter combines gentle efficacy with targeted ingredients. Both brands suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, though they differ in their specific formulations and founding backgrounds.
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..
This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and celimax products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Some By Mi vs celimax products
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
A$26.51
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Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
A$40.25
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
A$26.00
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AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
A$28.50
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Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
A$28.00
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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
A$20.00
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Beta Panthenol Repair Cream
A$31.00
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Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
A$24.00
People Say
Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
- “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “zero irritation or sensitivity — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
- “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
Skin Texture Improvement Often 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”
- “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
- “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
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”
- “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
Texture and Scent Appeal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “spreads soft on my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
- “Melts like butter — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
- “Texture is wonderfully creamy — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
Calming and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “calm my redness — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
- “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
- “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
Lightweight Absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
- “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache — celimax Noni Ampoule”
- “Faint rubber scent — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “strong scent — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Drying and Dehydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Need 2 times for applying — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “need to layer for dry skin — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
- “there can be some flaking if not enough moisturizer is used — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
- “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
Sticky and Heavy Residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Felt a bit suffocating in summer — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
- “slight yellow tint — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
- “tacky finish — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
- “leaves face really greasy — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Some By Mi vs celimax routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$24.00
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning
A$34.66
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$24.00
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SPF
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
Morning
A$24.49
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
A$27.35
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Serum or Treatment
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$24.50
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
A$28.48
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$25.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning
A$26.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$25.90
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SPF
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
Morning
A$24.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$27.45
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Serum or Treatment
Noni Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
A$29.33
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
A$28.48
Buy Some By Mi routine · A$222.98 · 93% fit
Buy celimax routine · A$222.15 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Some By Mi vs celimax routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$24.00
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$34.66
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$24.00
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
A$27.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$80.43
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
A$26.51
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$28.50
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
A$20.00
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$25.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$26.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$25.90
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
A$27.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$27.45
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Cleansing Toner
Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad
Evening
A$28.00
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Serum or Treatment
Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
Evening · Once a week
A$29.87
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
Buy Some By Mi routine · A$301.59 · 88% fit
Buy celimax routine · A$344.06 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Some By Mi vs celimax routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$24.00
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$34.66
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$24.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$30.99
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
A$26.51
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$28.50
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
A$20.00
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$25.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$26.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$25.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$27.45
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Cleansing Toner
Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad
Evening
A$28.00
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Serum or Treatment
Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
Evening · Once a week
A$29.87
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
Buy Some By Mi routine · A$224.16 · 88% fit
Buy celimax routine · A$316.07 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit
Questions and answers
Some By Mi or celimax: which is better?
Some By Mi is a better fit than celimax for dry sensitive skin, for which Lovi rates the Some By Mi products on this page as Superior. Reviewers mention that Some By Mi offers better lightweight absorption.
What is the difference between Some By Mi and celimax?
Some By Mi provides a superior fit for dry sensitive skin and skin with dark spots, whereas celimax offers a high fit for those same skin types. Reviewers find that celimax does better for gentle formulas and sensitivity.
Some By Mi or celimax for dry skin?
For dry skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas celimax reaches a High fit level. Some By Mi is well suited for this skin type with products like the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream.
Some By Mi or celimax: which cleanser is better?
Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing as its cleansers are mostly mentioned by reviewers for that benefit, whereas celimax focuses on soothing and calming formulas.
Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or celimax?
The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from Some By Mi or celimax, so affordability cannot be compared here.
Some By Mi or celimax for oily skin?
Both Some By Mi and celimax provide a High Lovi fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Some By Mi offers more lightweight absorption for oily skin.
Some By Mi or celimax: which moisturizer is better?
Some By Mi is the better choice for moisturizers, as Lovi rates its routine fit for dry skin as Superior while celimax is High. The Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and Beta Panthenol Repair Cream help provide deep hydration and support the skin barrier across skin types.
Some By Mi or celimax for sensitive skin?
Some By Mi fits sensitive skin with a Superior Lovi rating, whereas celimax reaches a High level on this page.
Some By Mi or celimax: which sunscreen is better?
Some By Mi provides the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen and celimax provides the Oil Control Light Sunscreen, and both sunscreens achieve a High fit level for oily skin among the products on this page.
Some By Mi or celimax for acne-prone skin?
Both Some By Mi and celimax fit acne-prone skin well, with Some By Mi offering a High routine fit on the products on this page.
Some By Mi or celimax for dry sensitive skin?
For dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior Lovi fit level across the products on this page, whereas celimax reaches a High level. Niacinamide, featured across Some By Mi items, may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Some By Mi or celimax for skin with dark spots?
Some By Mi is the better choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to high for celimax. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Some By Mi or celimax for mature skin?
Some By Mi fits mature skin at a High level, while celimax fits mature skin at an Average level.
Research behind their key ingredients
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
HelixComplex snail mucus as a potential technology against O3 induced skin damage
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Ethosomes of Phenylethyl Resorcinol as Vesicular Delivery System for Skin Lightening Applications
The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient
Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
Morinda citrifolia Linn. (Rubiaceae) leaf extracts mitigate UVB-induced erythema
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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