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Some By Mi vs FANCL

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Some By Mi and FANCL are distinct skincare names offering targeted daily solutions. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese counterpart is loved for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants crafted from pure, effective formulas. Some By Mi products fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive, dry, and normal skin types best by offering mild care without harsh irritations. Both brands differ in their core philosophies, with the former addressing specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging signs, and the latter providing reliable daily solutions for maintaining balanced skin.

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

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or FANCL: which is better?

Some By Mi is well-suited for targeted treatments like brightening and acne care, with products on this page achieving Superior Lovi fit levels for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Meanwhile, FANCL offers cleansers and exfoliants where Mild Cleansing Oil attains a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and FANCL?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 offering a wide range of targeted skincare products, whereas FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 with a minimal selection focused on cleansing and exfoliation.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or FANCL?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Some By Mi or FANCL is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or FANCL?

Both Some By Mi and FANCL offer products on this page that help reduce breakouts. For instance, Some By Mi includes effective acne-clearing treatments, while FANCL features Facial Washing Powder which achieves a Superior Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer and in which countries were they founded?

FANCL has been around longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016.

Do any products from either Some By Mi or FANCL contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Some By Mi and FANCL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil and Some By Mi's cleansers?

For dry skin, FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil achieves a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas the cleansers on the Some By Mi page range from Superior to Caution.

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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