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Some By Mi vs KORRES

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Some By Mi and KORRES are distinct skincare brands that offer gentle, nourishing compositions suited best for dry and sensitive skin. Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across its serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers, whereas the Greek brand is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and cleansers drawing on scientifically crafted formulas. While both cater to similar skin types through dependable daily care, they differ in their foundational ingredients and targeted solutions for acne-prone, mature skin, and dark spots.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs KORRES products

People Say

Some By MiKORRES
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing 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”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • 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 — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing 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”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow 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 a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • 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 babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Dryness and Stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “left my skin tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and smoothing textures on this page, while KORRES offers better creamy cleansers and rich moisturizers, though every product on the KORRES page includes fragrance compared to none for Some By Mi.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi and KORRES differ in formulation and performance across review themes, with Some By Mi offering better results for skin texture, brightening, and price, while KORRES excels in gentle formulas and creamy textures. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance, whereas all products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers, both Some By Mi and KORRES offer effective options, but they differ in formulation and reviewer feedback. Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES cleansers often feature fragrance and scent complaints. Reviewers note that Some By Mi excels at deep pore cleansing, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping, rich, and creamy cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as price and value is an area where Some By Mi does better than KORRES according to the review themes on this page.

Do Some By Mi products contain fragrance compared to KORRES?

Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas 5 of 5 KORRES products contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi performs better for skin texture and smoothing. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance, whereas all products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

What are the main key ingredients found across Some By Mi products?

The key ingredients found across Some By Mi products on this page include niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Some By Mi as High. Reviewers note that Some By Mi offers better skin texture and smoothing and brightening and glow, while every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance compared to none of the KORRES products on this page.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When looking at the products on this page, both brands offer moisturizers, but Some By Mi may fit better if you want fragrance-free options, as every product on its page lists no fragrance, while all KORRES moisturizers on this page include fragrance. Lovi rates Some By Mi as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, and KORRES also reaches a Superior fit level for dry skin routines.

Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin, but they differ in formulation. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

KORRES provides a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Some By Mi offers a High routine fit for the products on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are gentle and non-stripping, though some formulas on this page contain 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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