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Some By Mi vs Biore

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Some By Mi and Biore are well-regarded Asian skincare brands offering targeted serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers designed for daily routines. The Korean brand features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to gently address sensitive skin and dark spots, while the Japanese counterpart is beloved for sunscreens and makeup removers tailored to sensitive and oily skin. Ultimately, the two differ in their foundational ingredients and specific formulations, giving individuals distinct options to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.

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

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Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Biore products

People Say

Some By MiBiore
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture 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”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Pore Cleansing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “pores look visibly smaller — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
  • 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”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “Leaves a nice glow — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Helped clear my blackheads — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedNot 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”
  • 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 alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sensitivity and Irritation Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “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 eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Drying and Stripping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Sticky or Greasy Finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “leaves face really greasy — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,130.72 · 84% fitBuy Biore routine · SAR 1,142.88 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,162.08 · 89% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,138.39 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · SAR 1,148.89 · 89% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,118.78 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Biore: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for targeted care like brightening and dark spots, where Lovi rates it Superior compared to Biore being High. Both brands provide equal fit levels for most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Biore?

Some By Mi is better for skin with dark spots and dry sensitive skin, where Lovi rates the brand as Superior compared to Biore's High. Reviewers note that Some By Mi helps with brightening, hydration, and acne control, while Biore performs better for deep pore cleansing.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Biore for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Biore reach a High routine fit level for dry skin. Some By Mi helps with hydration and moisture, whereas Biore focuses more on deep pore cleansing.

Some By Mi or Biore: which cleanser is better?

Some By Mi is better for deep pore cleansing and acne-clearing treatments, while Biore is better for deep pore cleansing as a specific review theme. Lovi rates Some By Mi cleansers, like the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser, with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Biore?

This page does not provide pricing information for either Some By Mi or Biore, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which brand has a wider product range for cleansers and serums?

Some By Mi offers a significantly wider product range on this page, featuring eight different serums and six cleansers, whereas Biore only lists a single cleanser and one makeup remover with no serums included.

Some By Mi or Biore for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and Biore are a High fit for oily skin. The products on this page help clean and manage oil effectively, though personal preference for texture may guide your choice.

Some By Mi or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

Both Some By Mi and Biore offer strong sunscreen options for the products on this page. Lovi rates the V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen from Some By Mi as High across all skin types, while the UV Aqua Rich from Biore ranges from High for combination skin down to Caution for dry skin.

Some By Mi or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both brands fit sensitive skin at a Superior level on Lovi. Some By Mi fits best for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, while Biore fits best for sensitive skin, oily skin, and combination skin.

Some By Mi or Biore for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and Biore are a High fit for acne-prone skin. Some By Mi products on this page help with acne and blemish control.

Some By Mi or Biore for skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is better for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its fit as Superior while Biore achieves a High rating. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Biore for dry sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a better fit for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Biore. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and soothe irritation.

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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