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Some By Mi vs BYOMA

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Some By Mi and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering a thoughtful range of serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers. The Korean brand relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dry sensitive skin and dark spots best, while the British brand anchors its formulas in tri-ceramide and squalane to care for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Through these foundational ingredients, both manufacturers differ in their targeted approach to supporting skin health and daily radiance.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs BYOMA products

People Say

Some By MiBYOMA
  • 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 — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “super gentle but even removes my mascara — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin became smoother — 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 — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Calming redness and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Brightening complexion 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 an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Packaging flaws and unhygienic design Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Drying and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

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Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but BYOMA is better suited for most skin types with its superior routine fit for dry, oily, acne-prone, and mature skin. Some By Mi excels in complexion brightening and skin texture improvement, while BYOMA is noted for strengthening the skin barrier and calming redness.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi is better suited for brightening complexions and clearing acne, while BYOMA excels at strengthening the skin barrier and soothing redness with its barrier-focused ingredients like ceramides. Both brands offer lightweight formulas, but Some By Mi relies heavily on ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to improve skin texture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi finds that BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi provides a High routine fit. BYOMA tends to be better for dry skin because its products focus heavily on barrier-strengthening ceramides and instantly hydrating ingredients.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer well-rated cleansers, but reviewers note that the products on this page by BYOMA are hydrating and non-stripping, while Some By Mi cleansers are frequently mentioned for deep pore cleansing. Lovi rates the cleansing routines for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin as Superior for BYOMA and High for Some By Mi.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Some By Mi or BYOMA is more affordable.

Between Some By Mi and BYOMA, which brand is better for targeting dark spots?

Some By Mi is better for targeting dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior for this skin concern compared to BYOMA's High level. Niacinamide, a key ingredient featured across Some By Mi products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the founding countries and ownership histories of Some By Mi and BYOMA compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, whereas BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022 and is owned by Bansk Group.

Which brand performs better for skin texture improvement according to reviewer themes?

Some By Mi performs better for skin texture improvement according to reviewer themes. The products on this page help smooth skin textures and target concerns like acne effectively.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi achieves a High routine fit on the products on this page.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, BYOMA generally achieves a Superior routine fit for dry and oily skin types compared to Some By Mi's High fit, while both brands offer strong options containing key ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a Superior fit for sensitive skin, but BYOMA is noted by reviewers for being extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten the complexion, supported by research.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi has a High routine fit. Some By Mi excels in acne-clearing and prevention, whereas BYOMA is noted for being extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.

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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