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Some By Mi vs Dermalogica

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Some By Mi and Dermalogica are distinct skincare lines created to address various complexion needs. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, suiting dry sensitive skin and dark spots best. Meanwhile, the American brand offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to treat dry skin and oily skin. While both incorporate clarifying salicylic acid into their formulas, the former focuses on soothing repair and brightening, whereas the latter emphasizes advanced hydration and targeted daily care.

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

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Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Dermalogica products

People Say

Some By MiDermalogica
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • 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”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
  • 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”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
  • Brightening and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
  • Price Point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Strong Scent or Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “Smells like mouthwash — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “caused redness and stinging — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”

Some By Mi vs Dermalogica routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs Dermalogica routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs Dermalogica routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Dermalogica: which is better?

Both brands perform well, with Some By Mi being better for brightening and acne control while Dermalogica excels in hydration. Niacinamide, which is found in Some By Mi products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Dermalogica?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand focused on brightening and blemish control, while Dermalogica is an American brand focused on intense hydration and soothing moisturizers. Reviewers note that Some By Mi has a lower price point, whereas Dermalogica offers superior routines for oily, combination, and mature skin types.

Some By Mi or Dermalogica for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Dermalogica are well suited for dry skin, achieving a Superior routine fit level for the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Some By Mi or Dermalogica: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi is better for acne-prone skin and dark spots, while Dermalogica is better for dry, oily, and combination skin types. Both brands offer deep pore cleansing cleansers that help remove impurities, although Some By Mi tends to be more budget-friendly.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Dermalogica?

Some By Mi is more affordable than Dermalogica, as price point is an advantage for Some By Mi in brand comparisons.

Which brand is better for brightening and radiance, Some By Mi or Dermalogica?

Some By Mi does better than Dermalogica for brightening and radiance. Its products on this page help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Some By Mi and Dermalogica?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016, whereas Dermalogica was founded in the United States earlier in 1986.

Which brand performs better for mature skin according to the routine fits?

For mature skin, Dermalogica performs better as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while Some By Mi achieves a High fit level.

Some By Mi or Dermalogica for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Some By Mi.

Some By Mi or Dermalogica: which moisturizer is better?

Some By Mi and Dermalogica both offer effective moisturizers tailored to different needs, with Dermalogica standing out for intense hydration and soothing care while Some By Mi excels in brightening and blemish control. For dry skin specifically, the routine fit for both brands is considered Superior.

Some By Mi or Dermalogica for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi fits sensitive skin with a Superior level, while Dermalogica fits it with a High level. Both brands offer products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients.

Some By Mi or Dermalogica: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer sunscreens on the products on this page with a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin. Reviewers note that Dermalogica sunscreens provide intense hydration, while Some By Mi focuses on brightening and radiance.

Some By Mi or Dermalogica for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer a high Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, with Some By Mi featuring niacinamide and salicylic acid across the products on this page to help manage blemishes.

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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