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SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi

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

SKIN1004 and Some By Mi are Korean skincare brands built around key ingredients like centella asiatica, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid to support various skin concerns. The former brand offers toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and oily skin best, utilizing centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Conversely, the latter brand provides serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers that fit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, relying on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid. While both brands address acne-prone, dark-spot, and mature skin with specialized top-rated items, they differ in their foundational ingredients and ideal skin types.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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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 SKIN1004 and Some By Mi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi products

People Say

SKIN1004Some By Mi
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Gentle and soothing care Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
  • Skin smoothing and firming Sometimes NotedOften 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”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Acne control and clearing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “didn't cause new breakouts — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
  • Brightens complexion Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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 nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “need to put a little bit more — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Unnoticeable or slow results Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do much — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for dry skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 306.91 · 84% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,130.72 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for oily skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 680.38 · 87% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,138.39 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs Some By Mi routines for combination skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 520.86 · 88% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,118.78 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit most skin types well, but they shine in different areas. SKIN1004 excels with lightweight textures and soothing care, while Some By Mi offers stronger results for acne control, brightening, and skin smoothing.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi?

SKIN1004 stands out for lightweight textures and gentle, soothing care, while Some By Mi excels at skin smoothing, acne control, and brightening the complexion. Reviewers note that Some By Mi products can carry a strong or medicinal scent, whereas SKIN1004 is praised for fragrance-free formulations that help hydrate and soothe the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi fit dry skin well, offering equal High routine levels on this page. Reviewers report that the products on this page provide reliable hydration and moisture for both brands.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer cleansers on this page, and your choice depends on your specific skin concerns. Some By Mi excels in acne control and deep pore cleansing with options like its bubble and miracle cleansers, while SKIN1004 provides lightweight and soothing cleansing gel foams that suit sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Some By Mi?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so neither SKIN1004 nor Some By Mi can be identified as more affordable.

Between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi, which brand is better for managing skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is better for managing skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its fit as Superior compared to High for SKIN1004. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the key ingredients differ between SKIN1004 and Some By Mi products?

SKIN1004 products on this page rely on Centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to help soothe and hydrate the skin. Some By Mi products feature niacinamide, Centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, which may help with acne control and skin clearing.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which brand performs better for acne control and clearing according to review themes?

Some By Mi performs better for acne control and clearing according to review themes.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Some By Mi offer a High fit for oily skin on the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that fit dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, and oily acne-prone skin at a High level on this page. Some By Mi stands out with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and skin with dark spots, and its products help with skin smoothing and acne control. SKIN1004 is noted for its lightweight texture and gentle, soothing care.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is the better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior, compared to High for SKIN1004. Both brands list no fragrance across the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer sunscreens on this page, with SKIN1004 featuring the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Soothing Sun Milk, and Some By Mi offering the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen. Lovi rates the SKIN1004 sunscreens as Superior for sensitive skin and High across most other skin types, while the Some By Mi sunscreen is rated High for all listed skin types including sensitive, oily, and dry skin.

SKIN1004 or Some By Mi for acne-prone skin?

Both brands fit acne-prone skin well with a High routine fit level, though they target different aspects of skin care. SKIN1004 is noted for its lightweight texture and soothing care, while Some By Mi excels in acne control, clearing, and skin smoothing.

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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