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Some By Mi vs KORRES

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

Some By Mi and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that address varying complexion needs. Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across its serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers, while KORRES offers nourishing moisturizers and cleansers rooted in a rich heritage. Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin, but the Korean brand best fits skin with dark spots, whereas the Greek line favors balanced, radiant daily care. Ultimately, they differ through their key ingredients and targeted solutions, with the former emphasizing blemish clarity and the latter prioritizing gentle compositions.

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 are great choices, but they suit different preferences since Some By Mi features fragrance-free formulas while KORRES includes fragrance in its products on this page. Niacinamide in Some By Mi products helps brighten skin and reduce pigmentation.

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What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi focuses on effective acne-clearing treatments and complexion brightening with no fragrance listed across its products, whereas KORRES offers rich and creamy cleansers with all products on this page containing fragrance. For routine fit, Some By Mi achieves a Superior level for sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin, while KORRES reaches a Superior level for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi has a High routine fit. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on the page include fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, KORRES offers a gentle formula with a rich and creamy texture that helps avoid stripping the skin. Meanwhile, Some By Mi focuses on deep pore cleansing with options like the Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser, though reviewers note that some cleansers may cause drying or a strong scent.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as price and value is an area where it outperforms KORRES on this page.

Which brand has a stronger scent or fragrance issue according to reviewers?

Both brands receive complaints about scent, with Some By Mi reviewers often noting strong or medicinal scents and KORRES reviewers frequently reporting fragrance issues despite its products containing added fragrance.

How do the founding years and current ownerships of Some By Mi and KORRES compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and has been owned by JKL Partners since 2021, while KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres as of 2024.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin or skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is better suited for skin with dark spots, where Lovi rates its fit as Superior, while both brands reach a High fit for mature skin according to the products on this page. Niacinamide found in Some By Mi helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES offers a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi provides a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that KORRES delivers a gentle formula and a creamy, luxurious texture, whereas Some By Mi excels in skin texture, smoothing, and brightening.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, Some By Mi offers products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients, while KORRES features options that reviewers note for being hydrating and velvety. For specific skin routines, KORRES has a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Some By Mi's high fit.

Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and KORRES are well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while KORRES features fragrance in all five of its products on this page.

Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Some By Mi as High and KORRES as Superior. Reviewers note that Some By Mi helps with effective acne-clearing treatments and offers products on this page with no fragrance listed in their ingredients.

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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