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Some By Mi vs Neutrogena

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Some By Mi and Neutrogena are skincare brands offering serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers. The Korean brand is known for products built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the American brand relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone. Some By Mi fits skin with dark spots and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the latter suits dry skin and mature skin best. They differ primarily in their core ingredient philosophies, with the 2016 establishment utilizing targeted acids and extracts and the 1930 establishment focusing on moisture-binding and barrier-supporting formulas.

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

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Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Neutrogena products

People Say

Some By MiNeutrogena
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Quenches dry skin instantly — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • 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 is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • 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”
    • “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily 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”
    • “Spots have definitely lightened — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating 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”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smell is too overpowering and lingering — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Scent is so off-putting — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “The original scented version is packed with this heavy floral perfume. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Dryness and Dehydration Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough for winter months — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Not rich enough for very dry mature skin — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “not rich enough — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Product Efficacy and Results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Did not help at all with under eye circles — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Did nothing for wrinkles — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “The retinol concentration in this product is too small for significant changes. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”

Some By Mi vs Neutrogena routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs Neutrogena routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs Neutrogena routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which is better?

Some By Mi delivers superior results for skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena provides superior hydration and moisture.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Neutrogena?

Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena reaches an Average fit level for that skin type. Furthermore, review themes show that Some By Mi does better for brightening and glow as well as acne and blemish control.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Neutrogena for dry skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Neutrogena has a High routine fit for dry skin. Furthermore, Some By Mi is noted for better results in skin texture and smoothing, as well as brightening and glow.

Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing and acne-clearing treatments, whereas Neutrogena is better for general hydration and gentleness with its Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser. Lovi finds that Some By Mi cleansers fit oily and acne-prone skin at a High level and skin with dark spots at a Superior level.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Neutrogena?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of Some By Mi and Neutrogena.

Which brand has an issue with fragrance according to reviewers, Some By Mi or Neutrogena?

Neutrogena has a reported issue with scent and fragrance, with reviewers sometimes noting strong fragrance and scent issues. In contrast, every product from Some By Mi on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Some By Mi or Neutrogena for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and Neutrogena are a High fit for oily skin. Neutrogena offers deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, while Some By Mi excels in acne and blemish control.

Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which moisturizer is better?

Some By Mi provides superior fit levels for moisturizers targeting dry sensitive skin, while Neutrogena offers high fit levels for dry skin. Neutrogena is noted for deeply hydrating and lightweight moisturizers, whereas Some By Mi features excellent texture moisturizers that help with complexion brightening and moisture retention.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Some By Mi or Neutrogena for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its fit level as Superior while Neutrogena is rated High.

Some By Mi or Neutrogena: which sunscreen is better?

Comparing the two brands on this page, both Some By Mi and Neutrogena offer sunscreens with a High fit for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types.

Some By Mi or Neutrogena for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a High fit for acne-prone skin, with Some By Mi featuring fragrance-free formulations and specialized acne-clearing treatments, while Neutrogena offers a wider variety of cleansers and moisturizers.

Some By Mi or Neutrogena for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit while Neutrogena achieves an Average fit. Some By Mi focuses on niacinamide and centella asiatica, and every product on its page lists no fragrance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Neutrogena for skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is the better choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Neutrogena. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

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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