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Some By Mi vs Good Molecules

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Some By Mi and Good Molecules are skincare brands offering serums, moisturizers, and more, with the former featuring niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, and the latter using glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Both suit dry skin, while the Korean line fits dry sensitive skin best and the American brand suits acne-prone skin. They differ in their key components, since niacinamide decreases hyperpigmentation and salicylic acid reduces acne, whereas glycerin improves hydration and hyaluronic acid lengthens wrinkle-reducing toxin effects.

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

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Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Good Molecules products

People Say

Some By MiGood Molecules
  • Price and Value Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing 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 looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “Leaves skin "baby soft," "super smooth," "polished feel" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “Non-abrasive, suitable for sensitive skin, no stinging — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
    • “leaves my face feeling clean without the drying — Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Brightening and Glowing Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “scar on your chin doesn't look nearly as noticeable — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Skin feels bouncy — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Strong bergamot smell — Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum”
    • “weird faint smell — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
    • “smelled of glycolic acid — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Drying and Dryness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dried my skin out — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
    • “Need thicker cream — Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs Good Molecules routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs Good Molecules routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs Good Molecules routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Good Molecules: which is better?

Both brands offer equal routines for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin. Some By Mi provides a Superior fit for sensitive skin, while Good Molecules is a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and mature skin.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Good Molecules?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand founded in 2016, while Good Molecules is a United States brand founded in 2019. Some By Mi achieves a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin, whereas Good Molecules reaches a High fit. Niacinamide may help brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Good Molecules offer a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Reviewers note that Some By Mi features gentle and lightweight serums and excellent texture moisturizers, while Good Molecules offers affordable and hydrating moisturizers.

Some By Mi or Good Molecules: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer effective cleansers, but Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing and brightening, while Good Molecules is better for a gentle hydration routine.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Good Molecules?

Good Molecules is more affordable, as reviewers mostly mention the brand for its affordable and great value serums.

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Some By Mi and Good Molecules achieve a High Lovi fit level on this page. Reviewers report that Some By Mi is known for lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas, whereas Good Molecules is noted for being affordable and great value.

Some By Mi or Good Molecules: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that help deliver great results, with Some By Mi featuring high levels of fit for dry and mature skin and Good Molecules providing affordable and hydrating options. Niacinamide, a key ingredient found in Some By Mi products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and manages skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Good Molecules is a High fit.

Some By Mi or Good Molecules: which sunscreen is better?

Some By Mi provides the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen, while Good Molecules offers the Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, with Lovi fit levels of High and Superior respectively for sensitive skin.

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Good Molecules has a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi has a High routine fit. Reviewers note that Good Molecules offers affordable and great value serums that help fade dark spots and improve skin texture.

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for dry sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin. Some By Mi fits best for dry sensitive skin by its brand-focused routines, while Good Molecules provides gentle hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for skin with dark spots?

Both Some By Mi and Good Molecules provide equal performance for skin with dark spots, achieving a Superior level of Lovi routine fit on the products on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Good Molecules for mature skin?

For mature skin, Some By Mi achieves a High fit level and Good Molecules achieves a Superior fit level on the products on this page. Topical vitamin A helps improve signs of skin aging and stimulates collagen accumulation.

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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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