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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi

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SKIN1004 and Some By Mi are popular Korean skincare brands that offer a wide array of targeted toners, moisturizers, cleansers, and sunscreens built around nourishing ingredients like centella asiatica, niacinamide, and salicylic acid. SKIN1004 features centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid to best suit combination and sensitive skin, whereas Some By Mi relies on niacinamide and salicylic acid to primarily serve dry and dry sensitive skin. Both lines address specific concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging, yet they differ in their foundational formulations and ideal skin types.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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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 SKIN1004 and Some By Mi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi products

People Say

SKIN1004Some By Mi
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Gentle and soothing care Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
  • Skin smoothing and firming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Acne control and clearing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “didn't cause new breakouts — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
  • Brightens complexion Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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 a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “need to put a little bit more — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Unnoticeable or slow results Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do much — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which is better?

Both brands are great, but Some By Mi is better for acne control, complexion brightening, and skin smoothing, while SKIN1004 is better for lightweight textures and gentle, soothing care.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi?

SKIN1004 is better suited for lightweight texture and gentle soothing care, whereas Some By Mi excels in acne control, complexion brightening, and skin smoothing. For specific needs like dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 reaches a High fit level.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for dry skin?

For dry skin, Some By Mi offers a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit from SKIN1004. Some By Mi stands out for dry skin with its Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream, which helps provide intense hydration and a bright complexion.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers on this page, both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer options that fit acne-prone and oily skin at a High level. Some By Mi stands out for deep pore cleansing cleansers, while SKIN1004 delivers strong results for dry sensitive skin with products like the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Some By Mi?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi, which brand performs better for dark spots?

Some By Mi performs better for dark spots, as the products on this page excel in complexion brightening and effective acne-clearing treatments. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer, supporting a clearer skin tone.

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How do the review themes and common complaints differ between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi?

SKIN1004 does better for lightweight texture and gentle, soothing care, while Some By Mi excels at skin smoothing and firming, acne control and clearing, and brightening the complexion. For common complaints, SKIN1004 is more often noted for unnoticeable or slow results, whereas Some By Mi sees more complaints about insufficient hydration and a strong or medicinal scent.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, SKIN1004 or Some By Mi?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit mature skin at a High level. SKIN1004 is particularly known for lightweight and soothing care, while Some By Mi tends to offer better skin smoothing, firming, and complexion brightening.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit oily skin at a High level. SKIN1004 leans toward soothing and lightweight care, while Some By Mi helps with effective acne-clearing treatments and skin-smoothing textures.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer well-liked moisturizers, with Some By Mi achieving a Superior routine fit for dry and dry sensitive skin compared to SKIN1004's High fit. Some By Mi provides excellent texture moisturizers that focus on brightening and barrier repair, while SKIN1004 features lightweight and soothing moisturizers across the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Some By Mi offers a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to SKIN1004's High fit.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer sunscreens on this page, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Some By Mi offering products such as the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a strong match for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High across their routines. Some By Mi stands out for acne control and clearing on the page.

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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