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Some By Mi vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Some By Mi and MAËLYS are distinct skincare collections tailored to different complexions and concerns. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, which suit dry, sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the other brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. While both deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, they differ clearly in their foundational ingredients and ideal skin matches.

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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs MAËLYS products

Some By Mi vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or MAËLYS: which is better?

Some By Mi fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin best on this page, while MAËLYS has low Lovi fit levels for most skin types.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and MAËLYS?

Some By Mi features a wide selection of fragrance-free cleansers, toners, and serums that help with acne and brightening, whereas MAËLYS offers just two specialized body products. Lovi shows that Some By Mi achieves High to Superior fit levels across many skin types, while MAËLYS products mainly rate Low or Caution.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

This page does not provide pricing information to determine whether Some By Mi or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

Some By Mi is the better choice for avoiding breakouts, as its products on this page frequently fit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin at High to Superior levels and feature blemish-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page generally receive Low or Caution ratings for acne-prone skin.

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How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Some By Mi and MAËLYS compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products between Some By Mi and MAËLYS?

Some By Mi has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every single one of its products lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the product variety and skin-type fit differ between Some By Mi and MAËLYS?

Some By Mi offers a large selection of skincare products that achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels across many skin types, whereas MAËLYS features only a couple of body and face products that mostly show Low or Average fit levels. Reviewers frequently note that Some By Mi products provide gentle serums, deep cleansers, and 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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