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Some By Mi vs Galderma

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Some By Mi and Galderma are skincare brands with distinct therapeutic legacies, the former being a Korean line founded in 2016 and the latter a Swiss enterprise established in 1981. Both offer specialized formulations for diverse complexions, with the Korean brand featuring serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the Swiss brand provides targeted serums. While the former brand suits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, the latter brand fits oily skin and acne-prone skin best. They differ primarily in their product range breadth and regional heritage, with its counterpart focusing strictly on dermatological gels.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Galderma products

People Say

Some By MiGalderma
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “Reduces pimples — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
  • Gentle formulation and soothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Skin texture smoothing and exfoliation 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 smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Brightening and complexion Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Oil control and lightweight feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “leaves behind no white cast — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Drying and peeling Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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 too drying on cheeks — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Irritation and burning Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “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”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin purging and breakouts Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Zits appeared initially — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Broke out the first week — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging, price and other issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “little white bumps — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Strong scent and fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”

Some By Mi vs Galderma routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs Galderma routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs Galderma routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Galderma: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for gentle soothing, skin brightening, and hydration, while Galderma is better for targeted acne clearing and oil control. Lovi rates Some By Mi as superior for sensitive and dry sensitive skin, and Galderma as superior for oily and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Galderma?

Some By Mi focuses on gentle formulation and soothing, skin texture smoothing, and brightening, while Galderma does better for acne clearing and prevention. Lovi fit for dry skin is Superior for Some By Mi and High for Galderma.

Some By Mi or Galderma for dry skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Galderma's High fit level. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi offers excellent texture moisturizers and gentle formulations, while Galderma products frequently cause severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Galderma?

This page does not provide information to compare the affordability or prices of Some By Mi and Galderma.

Between Some By Mi and Galderma, which brand performs better for skin with dark spots?

Both Some By Mi and Galderma perform at an equal level for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates their routine fit for this skin type as Superior.

How do the origins and ownership of Some By Mi and Galderma differ?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981 and is owned by Galderma Group AG.

Some By Mi or Galderma for oily skin?

Galderma is a better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Some By Mi's High fit.

Some By Mi or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Galderma. Reviewers also mention that Some By Mi offers gentle formulation and soothing, whereas Galderma is noted for severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort.

Some By Mi or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to Some By Mi's High fit. Galderma excels at acne clearing and prevention, though reviewers note that it may cause severe dryness and peeling.

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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