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Some By Mi vs RoC

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Some By Mi and RoC are skincare brands known for their serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around targeted ingredients. The Korean brand suits dry sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best using niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the French brand suits mature skin and dry skin best using glycerin and retinol. They differ in their founding eras and regional approaches, with both offering specialized standouts for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging.

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 · $124.60 · 91% fitBuy RoC routine · $153.61 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · $329.90 · 90% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · $232.30 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy RoC routine · $321.49 · 90% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · $232.30 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or RoC: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for gentle, fragrance-free care and skin brightening, while RoC is better for reducing fine lines and providing deep hydration. Lovi rates Some By Mi as superior for dry sensitive skin, and RoC as superior for mature skin.

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What is the difference between Some By Mi and RoC?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and sensitive formulas with zero added fragrance across the products on this page, while RoC performs better for fine lines, wrinkles, and hydration. Reviewers often mention that RoC has stronger scents, whereas Some By Mi can sometimes cause slower results.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or RoC for dry skin?

Both brands offer an equal routine fit for dry skin, where Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior and RoC as Superior. The products on this page for Some By Mi feature key ingredients like Niacinamide, while RoC relies on ingredients such as Retinol and Hyaluronic acid.

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

Some By Mi or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer solid cleansing options, but Some By Mi stands out for gentle, deep-pore cleansing and fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page, while RoC provides effective barrier-renewing options like its gel-to-foam cleanser.

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 has better options for mature skin?

RoC has better options for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Some By Mi's High level. RoC focuses on ingredients like retinol, which helps reduce fine lines and supports collagen accumulation in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

How do the fragrance ingredients and scent reviews compare between Some By Mi and RoC?

Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 10 of 12 RoC products list no fragrance and two list fragrance. Reviewers note a strong or medicinal scent for Some By Mi and a strong fragrance and scent for RoC.

Which brand performs better for skin brightening and reducing dark spots?

Some By Mi performs better for skin brightening. For reducing dark spots, the products on this page show that both brands achieve an equal fit level.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, RoC achieves a Superior fit level with the products on this page, while Some By Mi reaches a High fit level. RoC focuses on retinol and glycerin to help smooth texture, whereas Some By Mi uses niacinamide and salicylic acid to help control excess oil and brighten the complexion.

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

Some By Mi or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Both Some By Mi and RoC offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for dry skin, with Some By Mi featuring no fragrance across its products and RoC focusing on hydrating formulas like its Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream.

Some By Mi or RoC for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a better fit for sensitive skin, earning a Superior rating from Lovi compared to High for RoC. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is gentler, whereas RoC sometimes causes skin irritation and burning.

Some By Mi or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreen options on these pages, Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen is rated High for all listed skin types including oily, dry, and sensitive skin. RoC BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30 is also rated High for most skin types, though oily acne-prone skin is rated as Average.

Some By Mi or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC has a superior routine fit compared to Some By Mi's high fit on the products on this page. Reviewers often mention RoC for wrinkle and fine line reduction, while Some By Mi stands out for gentle formulas and effective acne-clearing treatments.

The 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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