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Some By Mi vs Biore

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Some By Mi and Biore are renowned Asian skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily wellness, with the former originating in Korea in 2016 and the latter established in Japan in 1980. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese brand is beloved for its thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Both collections cater to specific needs, as the first brand suits dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, and the second brand suits sensitive skin and oily skin best. They differ primarily in their core formulations and heritage, offering targeted solutions ranging from clarifying acne treatments to gentle pore cleansers.

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

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Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Biore products

People Say

Some By MiBiore
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Pore Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “pores look visibly smaller — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “Leaves a nice glow — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “Smells like mouthwash — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Drying and Stripping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Sticky or Greasy Finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “leaves face really greasy — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs Biore routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs Biore routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Biore: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening, acne control, and dry sensitive skin, while Biore offers strong options for deep pore cleansing. Reviewers often mention that Some By Mi products provide effective acne-clearing treatments and complexion brightening.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Biore?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and hydration, while Biore is known for deep pore cleansing. Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin is Superior for Some By Mi and High for Biore.

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Some By Mi or Biore for dry skin?

Some By Mi fits dry skin better than Biore, as Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior for dry skin routines while Biore is rated High.

Some By Mi or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi provides better cleansers than Biore for most shoppers, as the products on this page achieve a superior fit for skin with dark spots, mature skin, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Some By Mi cleansers offer deep pore cleansing while featuring key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid that help reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Biore?

The provided page and study information does not include pricing details, so it is not possible to determine whether Some By Mi or Biore is more affordable.

Between Some By Mi and Biore, which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin?

Some By Mi performs better for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine for dry sensitive skin as Superior while Biore achieves a High fit level.

How do the founding years and origins of Some By Mi and Biore compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016, whereas Biore was established earlier in Japan in 1980.

Which brand ranks higher for skin with dark spots: Some By Mi or Biore?

Some By Mi ranks higher for skin with dark spots, achieving a Lovi fit level of Superior compared to Biore at High.

Some By Mi or Biore for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and Biore fit oily skin at a high Lovi level. The products on this page help control oil and target blemishes while feeling lightweight.

Some By Mi or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Some By Mi provides the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen which has a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, while Biore offers the UV Aqua Rich sunscreen which has an Average Lovi fit level for oily skin.

Some By Mi or Biore for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi and Biore have a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin. The products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Some By Mi or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and Biore are a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. Some By Mi stands out for having more dedicated acne-clearing treatments and brightening benefits across its range.

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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