🇮🇹Italy

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader

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

Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader are distinct skincare brands founded in 2016 and 2018, respectively. The former offers serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the latter is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and eye products. Both brands suit dry skin best, though Some By Mi also fits skin with dark spots, and Augustinus Bader suits mature skin. They differ fundamentally through their key ingredients and targeted solutions, with the Korean brand utilizing niacinamide and salicylic acid to address hyperpigmentation and acne, and the German brand relying on its signature formulas to support maturing skin.

Some By Mi is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by JKL Partners since 2021.

kedglobal.compreqin.comtracxn.com

Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

augustinusbader.combeautymatter.compitchbook.com

This page compares some of the most popular Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Some By MiAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Fades dark spots — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
  • 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”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “doesn't strip dry my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “didn't find this irritating — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Price Point and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Overhyped and Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “not noticed any significant changes — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “Only 3% Vitamin C — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Purging and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Zits appeared initially — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

See multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

See multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

See multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but they suit different needs since Some By Mi excels in acne and blemish control while Augustinus Bader performs better in lightweight formulas, brightening, and skin texture. For routine fit, Augustinus Bader is rated Superior for oily and acne-prone skin while Some By Mi is rated High, and both brands are rated Superior for dry, sensitive, mature skin and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi is an affordable South Korean brand focused on acne clearing and soothing care with ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, while Augustinus Bader is an independent German luxury line centered on deep hydration and skin renewal powered by TFC8. Lovi rates Some By Mi as having a High to Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Augustinus Bader achieves a Superior fit across nearly all skin types on the products on this page.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin on the products on this page. Some By Mi helps with targeted hydration using key ingredients like Niacinamide, while Augustinus Bader helps improve texture and radiance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, with Some By Mi featuring options like Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and Augustinus Bader offering formulas like The Rich Cream. Reviewers note that Some By Mi products focus on brightening and acne control while Augustinus Bader is known for radiance and glow, though Some By Mi is generally better for price point and value.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as Augustinus Bader reviewers mostly note an extreme price point.

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

Augustinus Bader performs better for skin texture and smoothing. Reviewers mostly mention radiance and glow and texture improvement as key benefits for Augustinus Bader.

How do the key ingredients differ between Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi features key ingredients like niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while Augustinus Bader centers its formulas on the proprietary complex TFC8.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand is better for brightening and glow, Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader?

Augustinus Bader does better for brightening and glow among the products on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and brightens the complexion.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

For oily skin, Augustinus Bader is a Superior fit on Lovi, while Some By Mi achieves a High fit. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader delivers better lightweight and fast-absorbing results, alongside superior radiance and glow.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a strong match, as Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior and Augustinus Bader as High for sensitive skin. Some By Mi relies on soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica, while Augustinus Bader utilizes its proprietary TFC8 formula.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Some By Mi achieves a High routine fit level while Augustinus Bader reaches a Superior level. Some By Mi provides effective acne-clearing treatments, whereas Augustinus Bader does better with lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play