Some By Mi vs Neutrogena
Some By Mi and Neutrogena are skincare brands offering serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and more. Some By Mi, founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021, utilizes niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best. Founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026, Neutrogena relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone to suit dry skin and mature skin best. While both brands feature targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ through their distinct heritage, ingredient profiles, and moisture-binding or clarity-maintaining approaches.
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.
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This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and Neutrogena products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Some By Mi vs Neutrogena products
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
€5.70
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Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
€28.85
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
€14.90
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AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
€33.50
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Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
€16.30
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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
€16.79
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Beta Panthenol Repair Cream
€15.78
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Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€13.67
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
- “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
- “Quenches dry skin instantly — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
- “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
Lightweight Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
- “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
- “Absorbs into skin without residue. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
Skin Texture and Smoothing 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 is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
Gentleness and Sensitivity 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”
- “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
- “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
Brightening and Glow 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”
- “Spots have definitely lightened — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedNot 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”
Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Smell is too overpowering and lingering — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
- “Scent is so off-putting — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
- “The original scented version is packed with this heavy floral perfume. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Dryness and Dehydration Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Not moisturizing enough for winter months — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
- “Not rich enough for very dry mature skin — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
- “not rich enough — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
- “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
Product Efficacy and Results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Did not help at all with under eye circles — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
- “Did nothing for wrinkles — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
- “The retinol concentration in this product is too small for significant changes. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
- “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
Some By Mi vs Neutrogena routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.90
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning
€16.59
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.67
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
€16.90
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
€21.90
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
€19.00
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.61
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
€12.59
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.83
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SPF
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.95
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
€7.99
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
€19.00
Some By Mi vs Neutrogena routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.90
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€16.59
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.67
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
€16.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€104.00
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
€5.70
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
€33.50
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.61
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€16.59
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost+ Niacinamide Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€10.49
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SPF
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.95
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
€7.99
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening
€3.95
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Serum or Treatment
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Evening · Once a week
€5.80
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Once a week
€3.95
Some By Mi vs Neutrogena routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.90
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€16.59
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€13.67
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
€16.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€104.00
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
€5.70
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
€33.50
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.61
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.83
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SPF
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.95
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
€7.99
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening
€3.95
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Serum or Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Once a week
€3.95
Questions and answers
Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which is better?
Some By Mi is better for brightening and acne control, while Neutrogena is better for hydration and moisture. Lovi gives Some By Mi a Superior fit for sensitive skin, and a High fit to Neutrogena.
What is the difference between Some By Mi and Neutrogena?
Some By Mi is better for brightening and acne control, while Neutrogena is better for hydration and moisture. Lovi gives Some By Mi a superior fit for sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena has an average fit for dry sensitive skin.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena for dry skin?
Some By Mi is a better fit for dry skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Neutrogena's High fit on this page.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which cleanser is better?
Some By Mi is better for acne-prone skin and dark spots cleansers, while Neutrogena is better for dry skin cleansers and general gentleness. Lovi rates Some By Mi cleansers as Superior for acne-prone skin and dark spots, and Neutrogena cleansers as High to Superior for dry and sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Neutrogena?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Some By Mi and Neutrogena.
Which brand has a better routine for dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi or Neutrogena?
Some By Mi has a better routine for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its fit as Superior while Neutrogena is rated Average. Niacinamide helps improve skin barrier function and hydration.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which brand performs better for brightening and glow?
Some By Mi performs better for brightening and glow. Review themes show Some By Mi does better in brightening and glow.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena for oily skin?
Both Some By Mi and Neutrogena are a High fit for oily skin. The products on this page help control oil while keeping skin balanced.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which moisturizer is better?
Neutrogena offers deeply hydrating and lightweight moisturizers that reviewers mostly mention for moisture and texture, while Some By Mi delivers superior results for dry sensitive skin and skin with dark spots on this page.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena for sensitive skin?
Some By Mi is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Neutrogena. Reviewers note that Some By Mi offers gentle serums, while Neutrogena sometimes presents scent issues and skin irritation.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which sunscreen is better?
Both brands offer solid sunscreen options, but Some By Mi fits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin at a High level across its featured products. Neutrogena also provides well-liked sun protection, such as the Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen, which achieves a Superior fit for oily skin and sensitive skin.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena for acne-prone skin?
Both brands are a High fit for acne-prone skin, but Some By Mi is often preferred for its strong focus on acne and blemish control. Its products on this page frequently target blemishes with effective treatments.
Some By Mi or Neutrogena for skin with dark spots?
Some By Mi is the better choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Neutrogena. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in Some By Mi products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
HelixComplex snail mucus as a potential technology against O3 induced skin damage
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Ethosomes of Phenylethyl Resorcinol as Vesicular Delivery System for Skin Lightening Applications
The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
Anti-inflammatory activity of parthenolide-depleted Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Evaluation of moisturizing and irritation potential of sacha inchi oil
Solid lipid nanoparticles bearing oxybenzone: in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Application of N-Acetyl Glucosamine
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Natural Moisturizing Factor-Enriched Formulations Compared to a Ceramide-Based Cream
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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