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Some By Mi vs BYOMA

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Some By Mi and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering a range of serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers designed to address various complexions. The Korean brand features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dry sensitive skin and target dark spots, whereas the British brand incorporates a proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane to best support acne-prone and mature skin. Both manufacturers differ in their precise origins and specific formulations, as the former relies on targeted acids to reduce acne and hyperpigmentation while the latter focuses on barrier hydration and oxidative stress reduction.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs BYOMA products

People Say

Some By MiBYOMA
  • 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”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “super gentle but even removes my mascara — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Calming redness and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Brightening complexion Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “Gives an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Packaging flaws and unhygienic design Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Drying and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Some By Mi is superior for acne-clearing and brightening, while BYOMA is better for barrier strengthening and sensitive skin. Niacinamide in the products helps reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi excels in acne-clearing treatments, texture improvement, and complexion brightening, whereas BYOMA specializes in strengthening the skin barrier and calming redness. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA offers a Superior Lovi routine fit while Some By Mi provides a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA is extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, and niacinamide helps improve complexion.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing and acne-clearing treatments, while BYOMA is better for hydrating and non-stripping cleansers. The products on this page help improve skin texture and clear acne.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices or affordability of either Some By Mi or BYOMA products.

Between Some By Mi and BYOMA, which brand is better suited for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is better suited for sensitive skin, as reviewers note it is extremely gentle and excels at calming redness and soothing. Some By Mi products on this page are sometimes noted as not suitable for sensitive skin.

How do Some By Mi and BYOMA compare when it comes to brightening the complexion?

When it comes to brightening the complexion, Some By Mi does better than BYOMA. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand is better for addressing skin texture improvement: Some By Mi or BYOMA?

Some By Mi is better for skin texture improvement, as the products on this page excel in skin smoothing textures compared to BYOMA. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with a Lovi fit level of High, while BYOMA routines achieve a Superior routine fit compared to Some By Mi's High. Some By Mi features effective acne-clearing treatments and niacinamide, which may help regulate oil and pigmentation, whereas BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ceramides that are less likely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands feature strong moisturizers, but BYOMA tends to be better for barrier support while Some By Mi excels at brightening and soothing. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and supports skin aging care across many of their formulas.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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