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Some By Mi vs RoC

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Some By Mi and RoC are established skincare brands offering targeted serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and eye products. The Korean brand, founded in 2016, features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and acne-prone or mature complexions, while the French brand, founded in 1957, utilizes nourishing glycerin and potent retinol to serve acne-prone and mature skin. Both lines differ through their distinct cultural origins, proprietary formulations, and specific concentrations designed to address unique dermatological needs.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs RoC products

People Say

Some By MiRoC
  • Fine Lines and Wrinkles Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “improvement in fine lines — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Texture Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “My skin looks smoother and hydrated. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight Texture 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 — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Skin Brightening 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”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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 on irritated skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Slow or No Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “didn't see anything drastic — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · A$222.98 · 93% fitBuy RoC routine · A$202.89 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · A$301.59 · 88% fitBuy RoC routine · A$423.36 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · A$224.16 · 88% fitBuy RoC routine · A$366.84 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or RoC: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and sensitive skin formulas, while RoC does better for fine lines and hydration.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and RoC?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand focusing on gentle formulas and skin brightening with ingredients like niacinamide, while RoC is a French brand specializing in wrinkle and fine line reduction using retinol. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior and RoC as High. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation, and retinol stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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Some By Mi or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi finds that Some By Mi is a Superior match while RoC has a High fit level. Some By Mi products on this page help with hydration and moisture, and niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi offers better cleansers for gentle, deep pore cleansing, while RoC provides strong options like the Barrier Renew Gel-to-Foam Cleanser that fits all skin types.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or RoC?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Some By Mi and RoC.

Between Some By Mi and RoC, which brand offers gentler formulas or causes less skin irritation?

Some By Mi is better for gentler formulas and causes less skin irritation compared to RoC. Review themes show that Some By Mi wins on gentle formulas, while RoC has more notes of skin irritation and sensitivity.

Which brand has a stronger scent or fragrance issue between Some By Mi and RoC?

RoC has more scent and fragrance issues than Some By Mi, because reviewing users note strong fragrance and scent for RoC while every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance.

How do Some By Mi and RoC compare when it comes to fine lines and wrinkles or skin brightening?

When it comes to fine lines and wrinkles, RoC does better, whereas Some By Mi does better for skin brightening. RoC features ingredients like retinol that help reduce wrinkles, while Some By Mi uses niacinamide to help fade dark spots.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Some By Mi and RoC offer products on this page that are a High fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that Some By Mi provides deep pore cleansing and lightweight serums, while RoC offers non-greasy and lightweight serums.

Some By Mi or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Some By Mi is better for dry skin and skin with dark spots, where Lovi rates its moisturizers as superior, whereas RoC moisturizers are rated high for dry skin. Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance, while RoC offers non-greasy textures and wrinkle reduction.

Some By Mi or RoC for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to RoC's High fit level. Reviewers note that Some By Mi formulas are generally gentler, whereas RoC products sometimes involve skin irritation and burning.

Some By Mi or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen by Some By Mi holds a High Lovi fit for dry skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin. Similarly, the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30 by RoC holds a High Lovi fit for dry skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin.

Some By Mi or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands are a good choice since Lovi rates Some By Mi High and RoC High. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide, which helps manage skin pigmentation, while RoC utilizes retinol to help reduce fine lines and stimulate collagen.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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