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Some By Mi vs Eminence

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Some By Mi and Eminence are two distinctive skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, whereas the other is widely beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and the pure botanical potency of its formulas. Both brands suit dry, sensitive, and combination skin types best, though they differ as the former fits skin with dark spots particularly well through ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, while each carefully crafted treatment from the latter delivers visible renewal with a soothing touch.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Eminence products

People Say

Some By MiEminence
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “hydrates without leaving me shiny — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “cleared up my acne — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity 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”
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Oil Control and Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Refreshing and Cooling Sensation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “nice cooling effect — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
  • Scents and 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”
    • “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “strong tea tree smell — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Drying and Dryness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “feels quite dry when applied — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “didn't feel hydrating enough — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Pricing and Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Eminence: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for skin smoothing and texture, while Eminence excels in hydration and a refreshing cooling sensation. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation, and retinol may stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Eminence?

Some By Mi is better for skin smoothing and texture, while Eminence performs better for hydration and moisture, as well as oil control and finish. Reviewers often mention Some By Mi for pricing and value, whereas Eminence faces frequent complaints about its high price point.

Some By Mi or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, both brands offer good choices, but Some By Mi is better for value and works especially well for dry sensitive skin, while Eminence provides superior soothing and hydrating care for sensitive and dry skin types.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Eminence?

Some By Mi is more affordable than Eminence, which reviewers frequently note for its high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or Eminence?

Some By Mi and Eminence perform equally for acne and blemish control. Some By Mi features targeted treatments with salicylic acid, while Eminence offers products like Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer rated high for oily acne-prone skin.

When was Some By Mi founded and who owns it compared to Eminence?

Some By Mi was founded in 2016 in South Korea and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas Eminence was founded in 1958 and is independently owned.

Which brand has more products listed on the page for acne-prone skin, Some By Mi or Eminence?

Some By Mi has significantly more products listed on the page for acne-prone skin compared to Eminence. The products on this page from Some By Mi include numerous treatments that Lovi rates as Superior or High for acne-prone skin.

What key ingredients are found across Some By Mi products?

Some By Mi features Niacinamide, Centella asiatica, and Salicylic acid across its products on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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