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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi

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SKIN1004 and Some By Mi are popular Korean skincare brands that offer serums, toners, and moisturizers built around soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and niacinamide. SKIN1004 suits combination skin and sensitive skin best through formulations centered on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Meanwhile, the second brand fits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best by utilizing niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Ultimately, they differ in their targeted skin concerns and primary acid inclusions, with both brands providing specialized solutions for acne-prone and mature skin.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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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 SKIN1004 and Some By Mi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi products

People Say

SKIN1004Some By Mi
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Gentle and soothing care Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
  • Skin smoothing and firming Sometimes NotedOften 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”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Acne control and clearing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “didn't cause new breakouts — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
  • Brightens complexion Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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 nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “need to put a little bit more — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Unnoticeable or slow results Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do much — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer strong routines, with SKIN1004 standing out for lightweight texture and gentle, soothing care, while Some By Mi performs better for skin smoothing and firming, acne control, and complexion brightening. Lovi gives both brands high fit levels across most skin types, though Some By Mi achieves a superior fit for sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi?

SKIN1004 and Some By Mi both offer fragrance-free routines, but SKIN1004 fits best for combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with a focus on lightweight texture and soothing care. Some By Mi fits best for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, standing out for acne control, complexion brightening, and skin smoothing.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for dry skin?

For dry skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 achieves a High fit. Some By Mi features standout products like its Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream, which helps provide intense hydration for dry skin types.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer well-liked cleansers, with SKIN1004 providing a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin through the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, while Some By Mi delivers deep pore cleansing and a Superior fit for skin with dark spots using the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser. Niacinamide in both brands helps reduce pigmentation and soothe the skin.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Some By Mi?

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Between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi, which brand performs better for skin-smoothing and firming?

Some By Mi performs better for skin-smoothing and firming compared to SKIN1004. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi provides effective skin smoothing textures, and ingredients like retinol help support these firming and anti-aging benefits.

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How do the founding years and corporate ownership of SKIN1004 and Some By Mi compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. Some By Mi was established later in 2016 in South Korea and is owned by JKL Partners.

Which brand has an advantage when it comes to gentle and soothing care according to review themes?

SKIN1004 has an advantage when it comes to gentle and soothing care. Review themes indicate that SKIN1004 does better in providing gentle and soothing care compared to Some By Mi.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit oily skin at a High level. Reviewers report that SKIN1004 offers lightweight textures, while Some By Mi excels at acne control and clearing.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer well-liked moisturizers, but Some By Mi is better suited for dry sensitive skin with its Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit. SKIN1004 excels in lightweight texture and soothing care, while Some By Mi provides excellent texture moisturizers that focus on brightening and skin smoothing.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating SKIN1004 High and Some By Mi Superior. SKIN1004 is known for gentle and soothing care with lightweight textures, while Some By Mi offers brightening and smoothing effects.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer sunscreens on this page, with SKIN1004 featuring the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Soothing Sun Milk, and Some By Mi offering the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen. Both brands achieve a High fit level for most skin types with these sunscreens, though SKIN1004's sun serum reaches a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit acne-prone skin with a High level, making them equally good options depending on your preference for soothing care versus acne clearing. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is particularly known for effective acne-clearing treatments, while SKIN1004 is praised for its lightweight and soothing toners.

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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