Some By Mi skincare
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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Some By Mi's products on this page cover serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and more, built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Some By Mi products fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner highest; for skin with dark spots, the AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner; and for mature skin, the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser. Its key ingredients: niacinamide decreases hyperpigmentation and improves skin aging signs and salicylic acid reduces acne lesions and maintains skin clarity.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002BioMed Research International, 2020
This page covers some of the most popular Some By Mi products; for the whole Some By Mi range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Some By Mi serums and treatments
Other Some By Mi products
- Beta Panthenol Repair Cream
- Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
- AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
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Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser
CA$29.99
- Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser
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Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
CA$24.83
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
CA$65.99
- Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
- Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
- V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
CA$27.50
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 63.4k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Some By Mi for effectively clearing acne and managing breakouts, brightening dull skin and fading dark spots, and providing lightweight hydration with a soothing texture. The most common complaints are skin dryness and irritation or purging, and strong or unpleasant scents.
Highlights
Gentle and lightweight serums Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
- “absorbs instantly — Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “Good for sensitive skin — Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
Deep pore cleansing cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “Face feels clean — Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser”
- “pores look visibly smaller — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
Excellent texture moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “Melts like butter — Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
Complexion brightening Often Mentioned
- “Fades dark spots — Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
- “skin looks visibly brighter — Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “It gives a brightening effect on my skin — Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser”
Effective acne-clearing treatments Often Mentioned
- “Reduces pimples — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “cleared my cystic acne — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
- “flattened my cystic acne — AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
Skin smoothing textures Often Mentioned
- “Skin became smoother — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Skin feels baby soft — Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
- “skin feels baby soft — AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
Strong or medicinal scent Often Mentioned
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
- “Smells like mouthwash — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Smell is too strong — Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
Drying or stripping effects Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough — Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “Skin felt tight — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “left my skin tight — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
Overhyped or low-potency results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't do much for old scars — Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “not noticed any significant changes — Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
- “Only 3% Vitamin C — Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
Not suitable for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “stings my eyes — V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
- “caused redness and stinging — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
- “lights my skin on fire — Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
Sticky or tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves sticky film — Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “Leaves sticky residue — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Leaves a sticky residue — Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Some By Mi good for oily skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is well suited for oily skin, with Lovi rating the Some By Mi-focused routine High for oily skin. The some by mi products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like salicylic acid that help manage oiliness. Reviewers often note that the brand's cleansers provide deep pore cleansing and the serums feel gentle and lightweight.
Is Some By Mi worth it?
Some By Mi is worth it for shoppers seeking effective acne-clearing treatments and complexion brightening, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, sensitive, and combination skin, and High for oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention the gentle, lightweight serums and deep pore-cleansing cleansers, though some note a strong scent or drying effects. Additionally, all Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are Some By Mi's best products?
Some By Mi's best products are those tailored to the brand-focused routines that rate Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and combination skin, such as the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner. Reviewers often mention that the brand offers gentle, lightweight serums and effective acne-clearing treatments.
Which Some By Mi moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream is the best Some By Mi moisturizer for dry skin, rated Superior by Lovi. The Beta Panthenol Repair Cream also rates High for dry skin.
Does Some By Mi cause breakouts?
Some By Mi is unlikely to cause breakouts, as reviewers often mention effective acne-clearing treatments and the Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi rates Some By Mi-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.
Is Some By Mi fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Some By Mi products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Some By Mi products?
The key ingredients found across the Some By Mi products on this page are Niacinamide, Centella asiatica, and Salicylic acid. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation and controls skin aging.
How do I build a Some By Mi skincare routine?
To build a Some By Mi skincare routine, follow a core daily regimen of cleansing, treating with serums, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen, with the specific product choices tailored to your skin type. For example, Lovi rates the Some By Mi-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. The Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Where can I buy Some By Mi, and how much does it cost?
Some By Mi is available on Lovi from Canadian stores. Prices on the page range from CA$24.83 to CA$65.99, with most items falling between CA$27.50 and CA$39.99.
What are good alternatives to Some By Mi?
Good alternatives to Some By Mi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have pages on Lovi. Lovi rates Some By Mi-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, while SKIN1004-focused routines are also rated Superior for those skin types.
Some By Mi vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Lovi rates the Some By Mi-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, Superior for sensitive skin, Superior for combination skin, and High for oily skin, whereas the SKIN1004-focused routine is rated Superior for dry skin, Superior for sensitive skin, High for combination skin, and High for oily skin. Both brands offer strong options, with Some By Mi featuring gentle, lightweight serums and the Some By Mi products on this page listing no fragrance in their ingredients.
Who owns Some By Mi, and where is it from?
Some By Mi is a Korean brand founded in 2016, owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
Is Some By Mi cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Some By Mi as cruelty-free.
Is Some By Mi good for dry skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Some By Mi-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand's moisturizers have excellent textures, and the Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which Some By Mi cleanser is best for oily skin?
The best cleanser for oily skin is the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser, followed by the Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser and the Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser, which Lovi rates High for oily skin.
Is Some By Mi good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is well-suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps minimize irritation for sensitive skin.
Which Some By Mi sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen High for sensitive skin.
Is Some By Mi good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Some By Mi-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention effective acne-clearing treatments across the brand's selection. Niacinamide and salicylic acid help calm and clear the skin.
Is Some By Mi good for skin with dark spots?
Some By Mi is good for skin with dark spots because many of its brightening products rate High or Superior for this concern. Additionally, the Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigment and melanosome transfer, which supports an even complexion.
Is Some By Mi good for mature skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Key products like the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner and Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream offer Superior fit levels for mature skin, helping to smooth and care for aging complexions.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Antioxidants, 2021
Research behind Some By Mi's key ingredients
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
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
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
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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