Some By Mi skincare
Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
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Some By Mi's products on this page cover serums, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and more, built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Some By Mi products fit skin with dark spots and dry sensitive skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner highest; for skin with dark spots, the AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner; and for mature skin, the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser. Its key ingredients: niacinamide decreases hyperpigmentation and improves skin aging signs and salicylic acid reduces acne lesions and maintains skin clarity.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002BioMed Research International, 2020
This page covers some of the most popular Some By Mi products; for the whole Some By Mi range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Some By Mi serums and treatments
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Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
€33.68
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AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
€16.35
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Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum
€19.90
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Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
€26.55
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Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum
€21.70
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Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner
€22.38
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AHA/BHA/PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad
€18.50
Other Some By Mi products
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Beta Panthenol Repair Cream
€19.20
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Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
€16.45
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Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser
€17.70
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Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser
€20.22
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Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser
€14.90
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
€12.69
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Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
€19.80
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Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
€20.90
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V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
€19.90
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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
€19.55
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 63.4k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Some By Mi for effectively clearing acne and managing breakouts, brightening dull skin and fading dark spots, and providing lightweight hydration with a soothing texture. The most common complaints are skin dryness and irritation or purging, and strong or unpleasant scents.
Highlights
Gentle and lightweight serums Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
- “absorbs instantly — Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “Good for sensitive skin — Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
Deep pore cleansing cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “Face feels clean — Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser”
- “pores look visibly smaller — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
Excellent texture moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “Melts like butter — Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
Complexion brightening Often Mentioned
- “Fades dark spots — Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
- “skin looks visibly brighter — Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “It gives a brightening effect on my skin — Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser”
Effective acne-clearing treatments Often Mentioned
- “Reduces pimples — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “cleared my cystic acne — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
- “flattened my cystic acne — AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
Skin smoothing textures Often Mentioned
- “Skin became smoother — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Skin feels baby soft — Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
- “skin feels baby soft — AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
Strong or medicinal scent Often Mentioned
- “overwhelming citrus fragrance — V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
- “Smells like mouthwash — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Smell is too strong — Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
Drying or stripping effects Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough — Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “Skin felt tight — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “left my skin tight — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
Overhyped or low-potency results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't do much for old scars — Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
- “not noticed any significant changes — Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
- “Only 3% Vitamin C — Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
Not suitable for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “stings my eyes — V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
- “caused redness and stinging — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
- “lights my skin on fire — Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
Sticky or tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves sticky film — Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
- “Leaves sticky residue — AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “Leaves a sticky residue — Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Some By Mi good for oily skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is well-suited for oily skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for oily skin as High. Reviewers often mention that its cleansers provide deep pore cleansing and its treatments help clear acne effectively.
Is Some By Mi worth it?
Some By Mi is worth considering, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its effective acne-clearing treatments, brightening complexion, and smoothing textures, though some note a strong scent or drying effects.
What are Some By Mi's best products?
Some By Mi's best products are the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin and skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation.
Which Some By Mi moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Lovi rates the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream as Superior for dry skin, making it the best choice among the brand's moisturizers on this page. The Beta Panthenol Repair Cream also provides a High fit for dry skin.
Does Some By Mi cause breakouts?
Some By Mi is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand features effective acne-clearing treatments and products that fit acne-prone skin well. Lovi rates Some By Mi-focused routines High for acne-prone skin.
Is Some By Mi fragrance-free?
Yes, the Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that some items may carry a strong or medicinal scent, which comes from their natural ingredients rather than added perfumes.
What are the key ingredients in Some By Mi products?
The key ingredients in the Some By Mi products on this page are niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, while centella asiatica and salicylic acid support acne-clearing and skin-smoothing routines.
How do I build a Some By Mi skincare routine?
To build a Some By Mi routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser, the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner, the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream, and the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen. In the evening, use the Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream as a pre-cleanser followed by the same cleanser, the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum, and the gel cream. Lovi rates this Some By Mi-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy Some By Mi, and how much does it cost?
Some By Mi products on this page are available through stores in Italy. Prices range from €12.69 to €33.68, with most items costing between €17.70 and €20.90.
What are good alternatives to Some By Mi?
SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea are good alternatives to Some By Mi as similar brands with pages on Lovi.
Some By Mi vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Neither brand is universally better, as both offer strong options for daily care. For dry skin, Lovi rates the Some By Mi-focused routine Superior and the SKIN1004-focused routine Superior.
Who owns Some By Mi, and where is it from?
Some By Mi is a Korean brand founded in 2016, owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
Is Some By Mi cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Some By Mi as cruelty-free.
Is Some By Mi good for dry skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is well-suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for dry skin as Superior. The Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance, and key ingredients like Niacinamide help support moisture and smooth textures.
Which Some By Mi cleanser is best for oily skin?
Lovi rates the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser as the best Some By Mi cleanser for oily skin. The Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser and the Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser also rate High for oily skin.
Is Some By Mi good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is generally good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the serums are gentle, though some note that certain items may cause dryness.
Which Some By Mi sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen High for sensitive skin. The Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Some By Mi good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type, and reviewers frequently mention effective acne-clearing treatments across the range. The Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep the formulas gentle. Ingredients like niacinamide help control skin aging and pigmentation.
Is Some By Mi good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Some By Mi fits skin with dark spots well, as the brand-focused routine for this skin type is rated Superior. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in many of the products, helps reduce dark spots by preventing pigment transfer.
Is Some By Mi good for mature skin?
Yes, Some By Mi is good for mature skin because many of its formulas help smooth texture and improve aging signs. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for mature skin as High. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Research behind Some By Mi's key ingredients
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
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
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
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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