🇩🇪Germany

Some By Mi vs BYOMA

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

Some By Mi and BYOMA are two distinct skincare lines built around targeted active ingredients and barrier support. The Korean brand relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across its serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to suit sensitive and dark-spot-prone skin, whereas the British brand utilizes a tri-ceramide complex and squalane within its own cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers to nurture dry and sensitive skin. While both labels serve sensitive complexions well, the former focuses heavily on clarifying acne and reducing hyperpigmentation, while the latter emphasizes barrier hydration and integrity.

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

kedglobal.compreqin.comtracxn.com

BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

cosmeticsbusiness.com

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

Popular Some By Mi vs BYOMA products

People Say

Some By MiBYOMA
  • 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 — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “super gentle but even removes my mascara — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Calming redness and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Brightening complexion 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 an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Packaging flaws and unhygienic design Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Drying and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

See multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

See multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

See multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for acne clearing, skin texture improvement, and complexion brightening, while BYOMA is better for calming redness, soothing, and being extremely gentle on sensitive skin. Both brands offer an equal routine fit for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi specializes in acne clearing and complexion brightening with key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, while BYOMA focuses on barrier repair and soothing hydration using a tri-ceramide complex. Lovi shows that Some By Mi achieves a superior fit for skin with dark spots and dry sensitive skin, whereas both brands offer equal routine fit levels for most other skin types.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page help deliver effective hydration and nourishment for dry skin types.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer solid cleansing options, but Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing and acne-clearing treatments, while BYOMA is better for hydrating and non-stripping cleansers that support the skin barrier.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

This information is not provided on the Lovi comparison page for Some By Mi and BYOMA.

Which brand is better for acne clearing and skin texture improvement?

Some By Mi is better for acne clearing and skin texture improvement. Lovi rates its acne-clearing and texture-smoothing treatments highly across multiple skin types, and reviewers note that the brand helps deliver effective results for these concerns.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help manage oil and brighten the complexion, while BYOMA utilizes a tri-ceramide complex to help support the skin barrier.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA offer excellent moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types. Some By Mi moisturizers like the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream help brighten complexions and smooth texture, while BYOMA options like the Moisturizing Rich Cream and Barrier Repair Treatment focus on strengthening the skin barrier.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both brands are great options for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both Some By Mi and BYOMA as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that BYOMA is extremely gentle and excels at calming redness, while Some By Mi offers gentle and lightweight serums.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi giving them a High level. Some By Mi stands out specifically for acne clearing and prevention.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Some By Mi fits at a Superior level and BYOMA at a High level. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit level for the products on this page, whereas BYOMA reaches a High fit level. Some By Mi stands out for its soothing formulations containing Centella asiatica and niacinamide, which help calm irritation and improve moisture retention.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play