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Beauty of Joseon vs Some By Mi

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Beauty of Joseon and Some By Mi are two Korean skincare brands founded in 2016 that offer thoughtful serums, moisturizers, and more for dry and sensitive skin. Beauty of Joseon features star ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to provide gentle daily care, while Some By Mi builds its products around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Both brands differ in their specific targeted solutions, as the first brand provides standout options such as the Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask, and the second brand offers acclaimed toners and cleansers for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Some By Mi products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonSome By Mi
  • Gentle and non-irritating formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “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”
  • Lightweight and pleasant texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
  • Acne clearing and pore control Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Reduces pimples — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin became smoother — 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”
    • “reduced my redness significantly — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Radiant glow and bright complexion Sometimes 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 glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
  • Refreshing scent and sensation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh lemons — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “smells like fresh lemons — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “nice cooling effect — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “feels nice and cold — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
  • Scents and fragrance issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like cheese — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “Smell is too strong — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Dryness and irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight later — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “little bit too stripping for dry skin — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “just like water — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Breakouts and purging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “Zits appeared initially — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”

Beauty of Joseon vs Some By Mi routines for dry skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Some By Mi routines for oily skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Some By Mi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for acne clearing and complexion brightening, while Beauty of Joseon is better for deep hydration and moisture. Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin is Superior for Some By Mi and High for Beauty of Joseon. Niacinamide in both brands helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Some By Mi?

Some By Mi delivers superior results for dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon offers high or average fit levels for those skin types. Some By Mi excels in acne-clearing treatments and complexion brightening, while Beauty of Joseon stands out for deep hydration and moisture.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi for dry skin?

Some By Mi fits dry skin better with a Superior routine level, while Beauty of Joseon has a High routine fit level. Both brands feature products that help deliver deep hydration, and topical hyaluronic acid provides benefits for dry skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer effective cleansers, but Some By Mi is better suited for acne-clearing and pore control, while Beauty of Joseon excels in deep hydration and moisture. Lovi gives the cleansers across the products on this page varied fit levels depending on your skin type.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi?

This page does not provide information on the pricing or affordability of either Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which brand is better for dealing with dark spots?

Some By Mi is the better brand for dealing with dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for that skin concern compared to Beauty of Joseon's High fit. Niacinamide, a key ingredient featured in the products on this page, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which has a better routine fit for mature skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for mature skin, as it achieves a High routine fit level while Beauty of Joseon reaches an Average level.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is better for dry sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of Beauty of Joseon. Both brands feature no fragrance in the products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi for oily skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Some By Mi are a High fit for oily skin, making either brand a great choice depending on your preference. Beauty of Joseon provides deep hydration and moisture, while Some By Mi helps with acne clearing, pore control, and a bright complexion.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer effective moisturizers, but Some By Mi provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Beauty of Joseon's High fit level. Some By Mi's Beta Panthenol Repair Cream and Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream deliver great results for dry skin, while Beauty of Joseon's Dynasty Cream and Red Bean Water Gel also offer solid moisturization.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi fits sensitive skin with a Superior routine level, whereas Beauty of Joseon fits it with a High level. Reviewers note that Some By Mi offers better results for a radiant glow and bright complexion.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer sunscreen options on this page, with Beauty of Joseon featuring Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics and Some By Mi offering V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen. Lovi fit levels for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots are High for both sunscreens.

Beauty of Joseon or Some By Mi for acne-prone skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Some By Mi are good choices for acne-prone skin, with routines that fit at a High level. Some By Mi stands out for acne clearing and pore control based on reviewer feedback. Both brands feature products with key ingredients like Niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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