Some By Mi vs Torriden
Some By Mi and Torriden are contemporary Korean skincare brands founded in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to suit dry sensitive and dry skin, whereas Torriden utilizes hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin in its moisturizers, masks, toners, and serums to fit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. While both feature standout products tailored for acne, dark spots, and mature concerns, the former brand specializes in clarifying and repairing formulations, and the latter brand focuses on calming and hydrating options.
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..
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This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and Torriden products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Some By Mi vs Torriden 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
Deep hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
Smoothes skin texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Buttery and soft — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
Gentle and safe for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
- “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin, no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
- “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
Refreshing and soothing sensation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
- “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
- “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
Brightens complexion 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”
- “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
Clears and controls acne Often MentionedRarely 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”
Overhyped or slow 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”
- “better for prevention — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
- “dark spots haven't faded much — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Odd herbal smell — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Sticky or greasy finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “leaves face really greasy — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
- “leaves sticky film — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “leaves quite a tacky feeling — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
- “tackiness lasted hours — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
Some By Mi vs Torriden routines for dry skin
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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
- Cleanser Dive In Serum Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning
€20.94
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Moisturizer
SOLID IN Ceramide Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
€20.91
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Nourishing Mask
Balanceful Cica Mask
Once a week
€4.00
Some By Mi vs Torriden routines for oily skin
- Cleanser Dive In Serum Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
€20.94
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Moisturizer
DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.90
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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
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
€20.91
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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 Torriden routines for combination skin
- Cleanser Dive In Serum Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
€20.94
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Moisturizer
DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.90
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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
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€28.00
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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 Torriden: which is better?
Both brands offer solid options depending on your skincare goals, with Some By Mi excelling in brightening and acne control while Torriden stands out for deep hydration and sensitive skin care. Reviewers frequently praise Some By Mi for smoothing skin texture and Torriden for its cooling and soothing sensation.
What is the difference between Some By Mi and Torriden?
Some By Mi excels in brightening complexions and clearing acne with ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, whereas Torriden focuses more on deep hydration and soothing sensitive skin using hyaluronic acid and panthenol.
Some By Mi or Torriden for dry skin?
Both Some By Mi and Torriden are well suited for dry skin, offering routines rated as Superior. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten and smooth, whereas Torriden focuses on deep hydration using hyaluronic acid.
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Some By Mi or Torriden: which moisturizer is better?
When comparing the moisturizers on this page, Torriden is known for providing deep hydration, while Some By Mi features standout brightening options like the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream. Both brands offer solid daily hydration, but your choice may depend on whether you want extra moisture or complexion brightening.
Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Torriden?
The provided page and studies do not contain pricing information to determine whether Some By Mi or Torriden is more affordable.
Some By Mi or Torriden: which brand is better for brightening the complexion?
Some By Mi is better for brightening the complexion, as the products on this page focus on ingredients like niacinamide that help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Some By Mi or Torriden: which brand is better for clearing and controlling acne?
Some By Mi does better for clearing and controlling acne, as the products on this page help target breakouts with key ingredients like salicylic acid. Reviewers often mention its effective acne-clearing treatments, and Lovi rates its routine fit for acne-prone skin as High.
Some By Mi or Torriden: which brand provides deeper hydration and moisture?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and moisture compared to Some By Mi. Reviewers frequently praise Torriden for delivering deep hydration across its products on this page.
Some By Mi or Torriden for oily skin?
Both Some By Mi and Torriden are well-suited for oily skin, as the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level for this skin type.
Some By Mi or Torriden for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit level while Torriden reaches a High fit level on this page. Reviewers report that Torriden is generally more gentle and safe for sensitive skin, whereas Some By Mi occasionally causes drying or stripping effects.
Some By Mi or Torriden for acne-prone skin?
Both brands offer solid options for acne-prone skin, with Torriden reaching a superior routine fit level compared to Some By Mi's high fit level. The products on this page for both lines rely on gentle formulations that help soothe and manage 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
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
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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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