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Some By Mi vs BYOMA

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Some By Mi and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands that offer serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers designed to address various skin needs. The Korean brand relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, while the British brand utilizes a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane for dry skin and oily skin. While Some By Mi focuses on decreasing hyperpigmentation and reducing acne lesions, both brands differ through their unique formulations and geographic origins.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs BYOMA products

People Say

Some By MiBYOMA
  • 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”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “super gentle but even removes my mascara — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Calming redness and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Brightening 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”
    • “Gives an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Acne clearing and prevention 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Packaging flaws and unhygienic design Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Drying and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Some By Mi is better for acne-clearing treatments and complexion brightening, whereas BYOMA is better for sensitive skin and calming redness. Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior for sensitive skin, while BYOMA achieves a High fit level for that skin type.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi and BYOMA both feature fragrance-free formulations, but they target different skin needs based on the products on this page. Some By Mi excels at brightening complexions and clearing acne, whereas BYOMA is better for calming redness and suiting sensitive skin.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten the complexion, while BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ceramides.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, Some By Mi helps with deep pore cleansing, while BYOMA provides hydrating and non-stripping options. Lovi finds the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser from Some By Mi to be Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas BYOMA features top choices like the Melting Balm Cleanser which is Superior for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to determine whether Some By Mi or BYOMA is more affordable.

How do the founding years, countries of origin, and parent companies of Some By Mi and BYOMA differ?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022 and is owned by Bansk Group.

Which brand performs better for brightening the complexion and improving skin texture, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

Some By Mi performs better for both brightening the complexion and improving skin texture. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and brightens skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Between Some By Mi and BYOMA, which brand's products have fewer issues with strong scents or fragrance?

Between Some By Mi and BYOMA, Some By Mi has fewer issues with strong scents or fragrance, as reviewers for Some By Mi sometimes note strong or medicinal scents, while reviewer feedback indicates that BYOMA has more concerns with unpleasant scents.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds that BYOMA reaches a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi achieves a High fit level. Reviewers often mention that BYOMA offers lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Some By Mi and BYOMA both offer options that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on this page, while BYOMA additionally reaches a Superior fit for mature skin. Some By Mi moisturizers help target concerns like dark spots and acne with key ingredients such as niacinamide, whereas BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier using a tri-ceramide complex.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit while BYOMA reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA is extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, whereas Some By Mi is noted for brightening and acne clearing.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Some By Mi achieves a High Lovi fit level across many of its products on this page, while BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit. Some By Mi does better at acne clearing and prevention.

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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