Some By Mi vs No7
Some By Mi and No7 are skincare brands from different eras, with Some By Mi founded in 2016 and No7 established in 1935. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens utilizing vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both options suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, yet they differ in their specific targeted formulations and key ingredients for acne, dark spots, and maturity.
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.
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This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Some By Mi vs No7 products
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
€5.00
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Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
€28.85
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
€6.00
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AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
€21.50
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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
Pleasant Texture and Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
- “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “spreads soft on my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
- “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
- “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
Brightening and Complexion Often MentionedSometimes 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”
- “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
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”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Anti-Aging and Fine Lines Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “skin feels firmer — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
- “improvement in fine lines — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
- “caused redness and stinging — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
- “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Lack of Visible Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “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”
- “didn't see anything drastic — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
- “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Some By Mi vs No7 routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.85
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner
Morning
€34.00
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.99
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
€35.99
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.90
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning
€16.90
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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
€21.50
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
Some By Mi vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€20.50
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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
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.49
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
€16.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
€35.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.90
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€16.90
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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
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
€5.00
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
€21.50
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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
Some By Mi vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€39.80
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
€35.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.90
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€16.90
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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
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
€5.00
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
€21.50
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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
Questions and answers
Some By Mi or No7: which is better?
Both brands are great choices depending on your goals, with Some By Mi offering better brightening and gentler fragrance-free options, while No7 achieves superior results for hydration and anti-aging. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation for both brands, and retinol helps smooth mature skin.
What is the difference between Some By Mi and No7?
Some By Mi provides better brightening and complexion results with fragrance-free formulas, whereas No7 tends to perform better for anti-aging, hydration, and skin smoothing. The products on this page for both brands feature effective ingredients like niacinamide and retinol to help improve skin quality.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
Some By Mi or No7 for dry skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. No7 features Vitamin C, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide as key ingredients, while Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Some By Mi or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer moisturizers that help with different skin needs, with No7 performing better for anti-aging and deep hydration while Some By Mi excels in brightening and features zero fragrance across the products on this page. For dry skin, both brands achieve a Superior routine fit level.
Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or No7?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Some By Mi and No7.
Between Some By Mi and No7, which brand performs better for anti-aging and fine lines?
No7 performs better for anti-aging and fine lines. Retinol helps reduce signs of skin aging.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Some By Mi and No7?
Some By Mi was founded in 2016 in South Korea, whereas No7 was founded much earlier in 1935 in the United Kingdom.
Which brand has more products listed without fragrance in their ingredients?
Some By Mi has more products listed without fragrance, as every single product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In comparison, No7 has 10 of its 13 products listed without fragrance.
Some By Mi or No7 for oily skin?
For oily skin, No7 offers a superior routine fit, whereas Some By Mi has a high routine fit. No7 performs better in hydration and anti-aging, while Some By Mi features key ingredients like Niacinamide and Salicylic acid to help manage excess oil without added fragrance.
Some By Mi or No7: which sunscreen is better?
Some By Mi provides the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen, while No7 offers the Lift & Luminate Day Cream and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream on this page. Reviewers note that Some By Mi sunscreen options feature lightweight and non-fragrant formulas across all products, whereas some No7 day creams contain added fragrance. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High for oily, acne-prone, combination, and mature skin.
Some By Mi or No7 for sensitive skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Some By Mi lists no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas No7 includes fragrance in 3 of its 13 products.
Some By Mi or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Both brands are a strong choice for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High for Some By Mi and Superior for No7. The products on this page for both lines include active ingredients that help target breakouts.
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
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
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
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
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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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