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Some By Mi vs RoC

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Some By Mi and RoC are established skincare lines featuring targeted serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers enriched with active ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid, glycerin, and retinol. The Korean brand relies on centella asiatica and soothing acids to care for dry sensitive skin, dark spots, and acne-prone skin, while the French brand uses retinol and glycerin to provide deeply nourishing care for mature skin and dry skin. Both brands offer distinct formulations to address individual needs, differing primarily in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and regional approach to complex skincare concerns.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs RoC products

People Say

Some By MiRoC
  • Fine Lines and Wrinkles Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “improvement in fine lines — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Texture Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “My skin looks smoother and hydrated. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight Texture 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 — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Skin Brightening 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”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and stinging — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “stings on irritated skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Slow or No Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “not noticed any significant changes — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “didn't see anything drastic — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or RoC: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin brightening, while RoC is better for fine lines, wrinkles, and acne-prone skin. Both brands offer products that are well-suited for dry, oily, combination skin, and skin with dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation, and retinol stimulates 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 RoC?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and sensitive formulas, whereas RoC excels in wrinkle reduction and hydration. The products on this page for Some By Mi feature ingredients like niacinamide to help reduce pigmentation, while RoC utilizes retinol to stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

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

Some By Mi or RoC for dry skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Some By Mi helps nourish this skin type with products like Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream, while RoC uses formulas such as BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30.

Some By Mi or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi provides a better overall cleanser selection for acne-prone and oily skin types, while RoC performs well with barrier-friendly options. The products on this page help cleanse deeply without added fragrance in Some By Mi formulations.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or RoC?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to compare the affordability of Some By Mi and RoC.

Between Some By Mi and RoC, which brand is better for targeting fine lines and wrinkles?

RoC does better for targeting fine lines and wrinkles. Its products on this page often use retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

How do the fragrance profiles of Some By Mi and RoC products compare based on their ingredients?

Every product from Some By Mi on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 10 of the 12 RoC products also list no fragrance while two serums include fragrance.

Which brand performs better for skin brightening according to reviewer themes?

Some By Mi performs better for skin brightening, as it is highlighted for its complexion-improving benefits. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in the products on this page, helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Some By Mi and RoC fit well, with Lovi rating Some By Mi High and RoC High. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help control skin aging and pigmentation, while RoC uses retinol to help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

Antioxidants, 2021The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that fit dry skin at a High level on this page. Some By Mi utilizes ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten skin and reduce pigmentation, whereas RoC relies on retinol to help reduce fine lines and support collagen accumulation in aged skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or RoC for sensitive skin?

Lovi finds Some By Mi to be a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas RoC is a High fit. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is gentler, while RoC sometimes causes strong scent and fragrance as well as skin irritation and burning.

Some By Mi or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

Some By Mi provides the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen while RoC offers the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30 on this page, and both rank as High for oily skin and sensitive skin. For dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin, Some By Mi achieves a High fit level while RoC achieves a High fit level as well.

Some By Mi or RoC for acne-prone skin?

RoC is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a Superior routine compared to Some By Mi's High fit level. Both brands provide effective targeted options, but RoC's formulations may deliver stronger results for blemish-prone complexions.

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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