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Some By Mi vs Skintific

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Some By Mi and Skintific are popular skincare lines offering targeted serums, moisturizers, and toners built around soothing ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid, and centella asiatica. The Korean brand founded in 2016 best suits dry, sensitive skin and dark spots, while the warmly loved second choice focuses on sunscreens and moisturizers for oily and acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their standout formulas and ideal skin types, with the former utilizing salicylic acid to reduce acne and niacinamide for hyperpigmentation.

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

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Skintific products

People Say

Some By MiSkintific
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • 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”
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Often 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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Refreshing and Soothing Sensation 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”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Brightening and Glowing Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Pore Cleansing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “pores look visibly smaller — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
  • 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”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Dryness and Flaking 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”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Application and Texture Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes a while to rub in — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”

Some By Mi vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · A$222.98 · 93% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$301.59 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · A$224.16 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Skintific: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and dry skin, whereas Skintific fits oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination skin best. Reviewers find that Some By Mi performs better for brightening and glowing, acne and blemish control, and skin texture improvement, while Skintific excels at being lightweight and fast absorbing and pore cleansing.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Skintific?

Some By Mi fits best for skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and dry skin, while Skintific fits best for oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination skin. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation by suppressing melanosome transfer, an ingredient featured across products on this page.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Skintific for dry skin?

Some By Mi is a better match for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Skintific's High level. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in these products, helps reduce pigmentation and skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Some By Mi is the better choice for moisturizers, as it offers a wider range of products tailored for specific concerns like brightening and acne care. Lovi rates the Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream as Superior for dry skin, while Skintific offers options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel which Lovi rates as High for dry skin.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Skintific?

The page does not provide pricing information or compare the affordability of Some By Mi and Skintific products.

Which brand performs better for skin with dark spots, Some By Mi or Skintific?

Some By Mi performs better for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Skintific's High level. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation by suppressing melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Some By Mi and Skintific compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.

What are the key ingredients shared across Some By Mi products?

The products on this page from Some By Mi share key ingredients like niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Some By Mi.

Some By Mi or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, both Some By Mi and Skintific offer options that fit skin with dark spots, sensitive skin, and oily skin at a High level.

Some By Mi or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is better for sensitive skin, earning a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Skintific's High fit. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi offers brightening and acne-clearing benefits without added fragrance across the products on this page.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Some By Mi is well-suited for acne-prone skin, offering targeted treatments that reviewers note help with acne and blemish control. Lovi rates Some By Mi routines as High for acne-prone 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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