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Some By Mi vs Medik8

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Some By Mi and Medik8 are established skincare brands offering targeted serums, moisturizers, and toners tailored for dry and dry sensitive skin. The Korean brand features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to address acne, dark spots, and aging, whereas the British brand centers its formulations around hyaluronic acid. While both suit similar skin types, they differ in their primary active ingredients and regional origins.

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

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs Medik8 products

People Say

Some By MiMedik8
  • Gentle Formulas and Non-Irritating Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
  • Good Texture and Scent Profiles Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “smells like a spa — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “spreads soft on my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
  • Brightening and Glowing Complexion Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Plumps skin with moisture — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “absorbs fast — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “not noticed any significant changes — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “Not as effective as retinol — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “no difference — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
  • Dryness and Dehydration Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “slightly drying — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “need a thick moisturizer — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “need more moisture — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • High Pricing 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”
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

Some By Mi vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Medik8: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for lower pricing and lightweight formulas, whereas Medik8 does better with hydration and gentle formulations. Both brands achieve equal levels for overall dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily skin routines on this page.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Medik8?

Both brands offer solid routines for various skin types, but Some By Mi tends to provide better value and lightweight formulas, whereas Medik8 is frequently noted for its gentle, hydrating, and luxurious products. For instance, niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation in products on this page, while hyaluronic acid supports skin moisture and anti-aging benefits.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Drug Delivery, 2017

Some By Mi or Medik8 for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Medik8 achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation, while Medik8 features hydrating components such as hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Some By Mi or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi provides cleansers with a High fit for acne-prone skin, while Medik8 offers products like Surface Radiance Cleanse that achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots. Both brands feature deep-cleansing options, but Medik8 is often noted for a more pleasant experience and scent.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Medik8?

Some By Mi is more affordable, whereas Medik8 comes with a high price point. Shoppers often note high pricing and value as a downside for Medik8, while Some By Mi offers more budget-friendly pricing across the products on this page.

How do the founding years and current ownership of Some By Mi and Medik8 compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

Which brand performs better for skin with dark spots, Some By Mi or Medik8?

Some By Mi performs better for skin with dark spots, achieving a superior Lovi fit level compared to Medik8's high fit level. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer, supporting a brighter complexion.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Do products from Some By Mi and Medik8 contain added fragrance?

Some By Mi lists no added fragrance in any of the products on this page. Medik8 also lists no fragrance across almost all products on this page, except for the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

Some By Mi or Medik8 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Some By Mi achieves a High fit level and Medik8 also achieves a High fit level on this page. Niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer, features across the products on this page.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, some shoppers may find that Some By Mi offers better value while Medik8 provides more deep hydration. Lovi rates the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream by Some By Mi as a Superior fit for dry skin, and the Hydr8 B5 Intense by Medik8 also achieves a Superior fit for dry skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Some By Mi or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and Medik8 achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation, while hyaluronic acid contributes to antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV-damaged skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Drug Delivery, 2017

Some By Mi or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both Some By Mi and Medik8 achieve a High fit level according to Lovi. Some By Mi relies on key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, which helps target blemishes and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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