Some By Mi vs celimax
Some By Mi and celimax are Korean skincare brands offering serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and more. The former relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, suiting dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, whereas the latter features carefully crafted formulas for daily care that suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Both provide targeted options for concerns like acne and dark spots, though they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific product formulations.
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..
This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and celimax products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Some By Mi vs celimax products
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
€20.50
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Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
€13.50
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
€17.95
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AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
€21.50
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Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
€18.50
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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
€17.42
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Beta Panthenol Repair Cream
€20.50
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Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.99
People Say
Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
- “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “zero irritation or sensitivity — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
- “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
Skin Texture Improvement Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “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”
- “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
- “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
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 stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
Texture and Scent Appeal Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “spreads soft on my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
- “Melts like butter — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
- “Texture is wonderfully creamy — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
Calming and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “calm my redness — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
- “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
- “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
Lightweight 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”
- “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache — celimax Noni Ampoule”
- “Faint rubber scent — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “strong scent — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Drying and Dehydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Need 2 times for applying — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
- “need to layer for dry skin — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
- “there can be some flaking if not enough moisturizer is used — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
- “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
Sticky and Heavy Residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Felt a bit suffocating in summer — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
- “slight yellow tint — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
- “tacky finish — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
- “leaves face really greasy — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
Some By Mi vs celimax routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.98
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning
€19.99
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.99
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
€29.05
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€16.25
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Serum or Treatment
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
€23.95
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
€28.40
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€25.95
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning
€17.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.36
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
€32.81
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€14.90
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Serum or Treatment
Noni Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€19.91
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
€28.40
Some By Mi vs celimax routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.98
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.99
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.99
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
€29.05
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€22.67
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
€20.50
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
€21.50
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€76.00
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
€17.42
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€25.95
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning · Once a week
€17.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.36
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
€15.64
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€14.90
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Cleansing Toner
Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad
Evening
€20.90
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Serum or Treatment
Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
Evening · Once a week
€20.02
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€76.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
€82.85
Some By Mi vs celimax routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.98
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.99
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.99
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
€29.05
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€22.67
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
€20.50
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
€21.50
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€76.00
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
€17.42
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€25.95
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning · Once a week
€17.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.36
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€14.90
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Cleansing Toner
Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad
Evening
€20.90
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Serum or Treatment
Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
Evening · Once a week
€20.02
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€76.00
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Cleansing Mask
Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
Once a week
€48.22
Questions and answers
Some By Mi or celimax: which is better?
Some By Mi provides a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas celimax offers an Average fit for those skin types.
What is the difference between Some By Mi and celimax?
Some By Mi provides superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas celimax offers average fit. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation.
Some By Mi or celimax for dry skin?
For dry skin, Some By Mi offers a superior routine fit, whereas celimax provides an average routine fit.
Some By Mi or celimax: which cleanser is better?
Some By Mi provides a better overall cleanser range for deep pore cleansing, and Lovi rates its Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser as Superior for skin with dark spots and mature skin.
Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or celimax?
This page does not provide pricing information for either Some By Mi or celimax, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.
Some By Mi or celimax: which brand performs better for skin with dark spots?
Some By Mi performs better for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to the High fit level of celimax. Niacinamide, featured across the products on this page, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Some By Mi or celimax: which brand is better suited for mature skin?
Some By Mi is better suited for mature skin, as Lovi rates its routine as High while celimax is also High, but Some By Mi features more products that achieve a Superior fit for mature skin like the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner.
Some By Mi or celimax for oily skin?
For oily skin, Some By Mi achieves a High fit level and celimax achieves a High fit level.
Some By Mi or celimax: which moisturizer is better?
Some By Mi is better for dry skin moisturization, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to an Average fit for celimax.
Some By Mi or celimax for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas celimax reaches a High fit level.
Some By Mi or celimax: which sunscreen is better?
Some By Mi provides the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen, while celimax offers the Oil Control Light Sunscreen. For a sunscreen, Lovi rates both the Some By Mi sunscreen and the celimax sunscreen as High for oily skin.
Some By Mi or celimax for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, both brands offer good options, as Lovi rates Some By Mi as High and celimax as High. Some By Mi features effective acne-clearing treatments, while the products on this page for celimax help soothe the skin.
Some By Mi or celimax for dry sensitive skin?
Some By Mi is better suited for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for this skin type as Superior compared to celimax at Average. Reviewers often mention that Some By Mi provides gentle and lightweight serums.
Research behind their key ingredients
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
HelixComplex snail mucus as a potential technology against O3 induced skin damage
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Ethosomes of Phenylethyl Resorcinol as Vesicular Delivery System for Skin Lightening Applications
The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient
Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
Morinda citrifolia Linn. (Rubiaceae) leaf extracts mitigate UVB-induced erythema
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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