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Some By Mi vs KORRES

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Some By Mi and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that support varied complexions. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the other offers cherished moisturizers and cleansers drawing on a rich heritage. Both brands suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, though the first also targets dark spots and acne. They differ in their core philosophies, as the former relies on targeted acids and botanical extracts, while the latter focuses on gentle, nourishing compositions for a radiant complexion.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs KORRES products

People Say

Some By MiKORRES
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin 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”
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing 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”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow 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 a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Strong Scent 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”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
  • Price 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”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Dryness and Stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “left my skin tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options depending on your skin goals, with Some By Mi being a better fit for brightening and smoothing while KORRES often excels with gentle, rich textures. For routine fit, Lovi rates both brands as Superior for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 that focuses heavily on brightening and smoothing textures with fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES is a brand founded in 1996 that offers luxurious, rich textures where all the products on this page list fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands are a Superior fit for dry skin on Lovi. Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

KORRES provides gentler and non-stripping cleansers with a rich and creamy texture, while Some By Mi focuses on deep pore cleansing options. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers offer gentle daily cleansing, whereas Some By Mi excels at delivering deep pore cleansing.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable than KORRES, as KORRES reviewers frequently mention high price and value concerns, whereas Some By Mi scores better for price and value.

Between Some By Mi and KORRES, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

Some By Mi offers fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all of the KORRES products on this page contain fragrance.

How do Some By Mi and KORRES compare when it comes to brightening and skin texture?

Some By Mi does better than KORRES for brightening and glow, as well as skin texture and smoothing. For the products on this page, reviewers often mention complexion brightening and skin smoothing textures for Some By Mi.

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Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Some By Mi or KORRES?

KORRES provides a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Some By Mi has a High fit level for this skin type. Reviewers also note that KORRES does better for creamy and luxurious textures.

Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi reaches a High level. Reviewers often mention that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers alongside lightweight moisturizers.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that fit dry skin well at a High level, but Some By Mi has a wider range with a Superior fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin. Reviewers note that KORRES moisturizers provide a hydrating and velvety texture, while Some By Mi moisturizers are often praised for their brightening and glow effects.

Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and KORRES fit sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating Some By Mi as Superior and KORRES as Superior. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas all 5 products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

KORRES fits acne-prone skin at a Superior level, whereas Some By Mi achieves a High fit level for this skin type.

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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