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Some By Mi vs KORRES

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Some By Mi and KORRES are distinct skincare lines rooted in targeted botanical care, where the former relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid for dry and dry sensitive skin, and the latter centers on thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers for dry, sensitive, normal, and combination skin. The Korean brand best suits acne-prone, dark spot, and mature concerns through specialized toners and cleansers, whereas the botanical line addresses similar concerns via its poreless cream, foaming cleanser, and firming moisturizer. Both approaches differ as the first focuses heavily on clarifying and repairing troubled complexions, while the second draws on natural heritage to support the skin's natural balance.

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 KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs KORRES products

People Say

Some By MiKORRES
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly 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”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing 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 — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing 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”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow 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”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Strong 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”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Dryness and Stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “left my skin tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and smoothing textures, while KORRES is better for a gentle formula and luxurious cleansers. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and pigmentation transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi does better for brightening and glow, whereas KORRES scores better for gentle formulas and creamy, luxurious textures. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance, while all products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers, KORRES does better for a gentle formula, while Some By Mi offers products that help with deep pore cleansing.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable than KORRES according to reviewer feedback on this page. Reviewers frequently note price and value concerns for KORRES, while Some By Mi scores better in this category.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or KORRES?

When it comes to breakouts, reviewers sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation for KORRES, while Some By Mi offers products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin.

Between Some By Mi and KORRES, which brand is better for brightening and glow according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Some By Mi does better than KORRES for brightening and glow.

How do the fragrance ingredients compare between Some By Mi and KORRES products on this page?

Some By Mi has no fragrance listed in any of the products on this page. In contrast, all products from KORRES on this page include fragrance.

Which brand has products that are better suited for skin texture and smoothing, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi does better than KORRES for skin texture and smoothing. The products on this page help with skin smoothing textures and brightening.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Some By Mi offers products on this page like the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream that achieve Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin types. In contrast, KORRES features options such as the Bounce Firming Moisturizer that provide a High fit for dry and mature 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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