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Some By Mi vs KORRES

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Some By Mi and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtfully crafted cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers. The Korean brand builds its offerings around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the Greek brand draws on the rich heritage of botanical formulas. Both options suit sensitive skin and dry skin best, yet they differ in their specific formulations and target concerns. Selecting between them allows users to address needs ranging from acne and dark spots to signs of aging.

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 KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs KORRES products

People Say

Some By MiKORRES
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • 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 feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream 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”
    • “gives a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Strong Scent 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”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price and 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”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Dryness and Stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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 tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, with Some By Mi being founded in South Korea in 2016 and KORRES established in 1996. The products on this page show that Some By Mi is known for targeting acne and dark spots, while KORRES offers gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturizers.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi and KORRES differ in their ingredient formulas, as the products on this page for Some By Mi list no fragrance, whereas every product on this page for KORRES lists fragrance. Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin types.

Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and KORRES achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry skin. The products on this page for Some By Mi list no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, both brands are featured on the page with options that help various skin concerns, though Some By Mi offers products with fragrance-free formulas while KORRES cleansers frequently include added scent. Some By Mi cleansers are noted for deep pore cleansing, and KORRES cleansers are frequently mentioned for being gentle and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as the products on this page show better value compared to KORRES.

How do the foundation years and current ownership differ between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products according to the ingredient lists?

Some By Mi has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products on this page, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 0 of 5 KORRES products do so.

How do the review sentiments compare regarding brightening and glow versus gentle formulas for both brands?

For brightening and glow, Some By Mi does better on this page. For a gentle formula, KORRES does better on the page.

Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a superior Lovi fit level, whereas Some By Mi reaches a high fit level. Reviewers mention that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers alongside lightweight moisturizers, while Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers, but the products on this page show that Some By Mi is better for price and value, while KORRES is better for a creamy and luxurious texture. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands.

Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Some By Mi and KORRES achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. Some By Mi stands out for its fragrance-free formulations across the products on this page, whereas KORRES is often noted for its gentle cleansers.

Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES achieves a Superior Lovi routine fit while Some By Mi reaches High. The products on this page for Some By Mi feature key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid.

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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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