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Some By Mi vs Eminence

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Some By Mi and Eminence are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct botanical and active formulations. The South Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, fitting sensitive skin and dark spots best. Conversely, the second line is widely beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and pure botanical potency, suiting dry, sensitive, and combination skin types. While both offer gentle, soothing touches, they differ in their core approach: the first targets acne and hyperpigmentation with targeted acids and extracts, and the second delivers visible renewal through carefully crafted treatments.

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 Eminence products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs Eminence products

People Say

Some By MiEminence
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “hydrates without leaving me shiny — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “cleared up my acne — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Oil Control and Finish Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Refreshing and Cooling Sensation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “nice cooling effect — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
  • Scents 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”
    • “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “strong tea tree smell — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Drying and Dryness 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”
    • “feels quite dry when applied — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “didn't feel hydrating enough — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Pricing 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”
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Eminence: which is better?

Some By Mi delivers better value and skin smoothing, while Eminence performs better for hydration and moisture. Both brands offer equal performance for acne and blemish control as well as gentleness and sensitivity.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Eminence?

Some By Mi provides significantly more products on this page and tends to be better for skin smoothing and texture, while Eminence performs better for hydration and moisture as well as oil control and finish. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and melanin transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Eminence performs better for overall hydration and moisture, while Some By Mi offers better pricing and value.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Eminence?

Some By Mi is more affordable than Eminence, as Eminence faces frequent mentions for its high price point while Some By Mi scores better for pricing and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or Eminence?

When it comes to acne and blemish control, Some By Mi and Eminence perform equally. The products on this page help manage breakouts effectively using key ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which brand has been around longer, Some By Mi or Eminence?

Eminence has been around longer, having been founded in 1958, while Some By Mi was founded in 2016.

Do any products from Some By Mi or Eminence contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Some By Mi and Eminence lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Eminence offers better hydration and moisture according to review themes. Reviewers mostly mention that its moisturizers are hydrating and absorbent.

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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