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Medicube vs Some By Mi

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Medicube and Some By Mi are two Korean skincare brands founded in 2016. The former features moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks with niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry and oily acne-prone skin, while the latter offers serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid for dry sensitive and dry skin. Both brands address targeted concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging through specialized formulations. They differ primarily in their signature ingredients and specific skin type pairings.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs Some By Mi products

People Say

MedicubeSome By Mi
  • Hydration and plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Smoother skin texture 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”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
  • Brightening and fading spots 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”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
  • Refreshing scent and texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “leaves behind no white cast — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
  • Gentle formulation for sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften 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”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Did not cause any irritation — Medicube Red Foam Cleanser”
  • Soothing and cooling effects Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels amazing and cooling — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “calm my redness — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
  • Strong fragrance and scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “smells like old lady perfume — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — Medicube TRIPLE COLLAGEN CREAM”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Sticky or heavy residue Often MentionedSometimes 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 sticky residue — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Breakouts and skin irritation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and sensitivity — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “woke up with whiteheads — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “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”
  • Drying and stripping sensation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels very tight — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “skin felt very tight — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”

Medicube vs Some By Mi routines for dry skin

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Medicube vs Some By Mi routines for oily skin

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Medicube vs Some By Mi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medicube or Some By Mi: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your specific skin goals, as Medicube has superior fit levels for hydration and plumping while Some By Mi offers superior results for smoothing texture, brightening, and sensitive skin. For instance, niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, an active ingredient featured across both lines.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Medicube and Some By Mi?

Medicube fits dry skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin best, while Some By Mi focuses primarily on dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin. For sensitive skin and skin with dark spots, Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior and Medicube as High. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is better for smoother skin texture and brightening, whereas Medicube stands out for hydration and plumping.

Medicube or Some By Mi for dry skin?

Both Medicube and Some By Mi fit dry skin well, offering a Superior routine fit for this skin type. Medicube features deep hydration moisturizers, while Some By Mi helps brighten the complexion and smooth skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or Some By Mi: which cleanser is better?

Both Medicube and Some By Mi offer cleansers with high Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Some By Mi cleansers tend to provide deep pore cleansing, while Medicube options help deliver a thorough clean.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Some By Mi?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Medicube and Some By Mi.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance?

Medicube has more products containing fragrance on this page, with two fragranced formulas compared to none for Some By Mi.

Medicube or Some By Mi for oily skin?

Both Medicube and Some By Mi are well-suited for oily skin, matching at a High routine fit level on the products on this page. Reviewers frequently note that both brands offer deep pore cleansing cleansers and effective acne-clearing treatments to help manage excess oil.

Medicube or Some By Mi: which moisturizer is better?

Both Medicube and Some By Mi offer moisturizers, with Medicube performing better for hydration and plumping while Some By Mi excels in brightening and fading spots. The products on this page help improve skin texture and moisture levels.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or Some By Mi for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a better fit for sensitive skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Medicube's High fit level. Some By Mi's products on this page are completely free of added fragrance, whereas a few Medicube products do contain fragrance.

Medicube or Some By Mi for acne-prone skin?

Both Medicube and Some By Mi fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating both brands at a High routine fit level. Some By Mi products on this page are often noted for effective acne-clearing treatments, while Medicube products on this page feature key ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide that help manage blemishes.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or Some By Mi for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit level with the products on this page, while Medicube reaches a High fit level. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or Some By Mi for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior Lovi fit level while Medicube reaches a High fit level. Some By Mi stands out for having every product on the page list no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas a couple of Medicube products feature added fragrance.

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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