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Some By Mi vs ISDIN

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Some By Mi and ISDIN are distinct skincare brands offering specialized routines for diverse complexions. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, fitting sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand is beloved for its sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, suiting dry skin and combination skin best. While both cater to acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin with standout top-rated choices, they differ fundamentally in their origins, core ingredient profiles, and ideal skin-type matches.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs ISDIN products

People Say

Some By MiISDIN
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Sensitivity and Gentle Formula Often 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”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often 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 looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • 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”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Refreshing and Soothing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “calm my redness — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “nice cooling effect — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Scents 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”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Price and Packaging 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”
    • “bottle is too small — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Some By Mi vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but ISDIN is better for lightweight hydration and sunscreens, while Some By Mi is better for brightening and price value. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, which supports the complexion-brightening benefits seen in the Some By Mi range.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and ISDIN?

Some By Mi focuses on K-beauty products that tend to excel at skin smoothing, brightening, and refreshing sensations, while ISDIN offers Spanish skincare known for ultralight sunscreens and superior lightweight hydration. Reviewers often mention Some By Mi for better price and packaging value and ISDIN for a higher price point.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and ISDIN achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin on this page, with ISDIN performing better for lightweight hydration and moisture. The products on this page for both brands offer specialized options, such as Some By Mi relying on key ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN does better for lightweight moisture and hydration across its moisturizer range, while Some By Mi features no fragrance and fits dry sensitive skin at a Superior level with products like its Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or ISDIN?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as ISDIN reviewers often note a high price point. Additionally, Some By Mi excels in price and packaging value according to the page comparison.

How do the fragrance profiles of Some By Mi and ISDIN products compare?

Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas 3 of the 8 ISDIN products list fragrance.

Which brand performs better for brightening and complexion?

Some By Mi performs better for brightening and complexion. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Some By Mi and ISDIN?

Some By Mi was founded in 2016 in South Korea, while ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Some By Mi achieves a High fit level.

Some By Mi or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN generally performs better for lightweight and absorbing sunscreens, while both brands offer options with a High or Superior Lovi fit level across various skin types. Niacinamide in Some By Mi formulations may help with skin brightening.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and ISDIN have an equal Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Some By Mi relies on fragrance-free formulas containing soothing key ingredients like Centella asiatica and niacinamide, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens that reviewers mostly mention as skin-friendly.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer strong options, but ISDIN holds a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi holds a High fit. Reviewers often mention Some By Mi for effective acne-clearing treatments.

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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