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Some By Mi vs MAËLYS

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

Some By Mi and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands offering targeted solutions for various complexions. The Korean line, founded in 2016 and acquired by JKL Partners in 2021, relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across its serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to suit sensitive and dark-spot-prone skin best. Conversely, the second brand is celebrated for advanced formulas and specialized serums that suit all skin types best. While both deliver thoughtful care, they differ through the first brand's focus on clarifying and repairing troubled areas versus the latter brand's body-focused firming treatments.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs MAËLYS products

Some By Mi vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or MAËLYS: which is better?

Some By Mi is much better suited for most skincare needs, earning high Lovi fit ratings across many skin types on this page, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show low or average fit levels. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, supporting a brighter complexion as noted by reviewers.

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What is the difference between Some By Mi and MAËLYS?

Some By Mi offers a wide variety of skincare products on this page with fragrance-free formulas, fitting sensitive skin and dark spots best. In contrast, MAËLYS features only a couple of body and skin items, including one with fragrance, and generally shows lower Lovi fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

The provided page and facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether Some By Mi or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

Some By Mi is much better suited for breakout-prone skin, with several products achieving a High or Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products generally receive a Low fit for that skin type.

Which brand has more products listed on the page that list no fragrance in their ingredients, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

Some By Mi has more products listed on the page with no fragrance in their ingredients, as every product from the brand lists no fragrance. MAËLYS has only one out of two products on the page with no fragrance.

When was Some By Mi founded compared to MAËLYS, and who are their respective parent companies?

Some By Mi was founded in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which Some By Mi products achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin according to the page?

According to the page, the products on this page that achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin from Some By Mi are the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner.

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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