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Some By Mi vs Biore

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Some By Mi and Biore are renowned Asian beauty houses founded respectively in 2016 and 1980. The Korean brand is known for serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers featuring niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the Japanese brand is beloved for accessible sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers. Both labels offer tailored options, with the former suiting dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, and the latter fitting sensitive skin and mature skin best. They differ primarily in their formulation focus, as the first brand targets blemishes and clarity through targeted acids, while the second relies on gentle, reliable preparations.

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 hydration, brightening, and acne control, earning a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry sensitive skin, while Biore is known for deep pore cleansing. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Biore?

Some By Mi generally outperforms Biore in hydration, brightening, and blemish control, while Biore specializes in deep pore cleansing. For dry and sensitive skin, Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior and Biore as High.

Some By Mi or Biore for dry skin?

Some By Mi is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine compared to Biore's High routine on the products on this page. Niacinamide helps improve skin hydration and barrier function.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Biore: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, Some By Mi performs better for deep pore cleansing and acne care, offering high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types. Biore also provides deep pore cleansing options, but Some By Mi leads in overall review themes for pore care and blemish control.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Some By Mi and Biore.

Between Some By Mi and Biore, which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture?

Some By Mi does better than Biore for skin smoothing and texture. The products on this page help improve skin texture and smooth skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Some By Mi and Biore?

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

Which brand does better for brightening and glow when comparing Some By Mi and Biore?

Some By Mi does better for brightening and glow. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Biore for oily skin?

Both brands offer High Lovi fit for oily skin, but Some By Mi has a larger product selection on this page tailored to it. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi helps with acne and blemish control as well as brightening and glow.

Some By Mi or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen has a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin, whereas Biore UV Aqua Rich has an Average Lovi fit level for oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and a Low fit for dry sensitive skin.

Some By Mi or Biore for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is Lovi Superior for sensitive skin, while Biore achieves a High fit. Reviewers note that Some By Mi helps with gentle and lightweight serums, although some mention sensitivity or irritation as a risk.

Some By Mi or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Some By Mi is better for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a High fit level compared to Biore's Average fit level. Reviewers often note that Some By Mi provides effective acne-clearing treatments.

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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