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Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder

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

Some By Mi and Estée Lauder are two skincare brands representing distinct cosmetic traditions. The Korean brand focuses on serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, whereas the American counterpart offers a comprehensive range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin. The former suits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, while the latter serves acne-prone skin and mature skin well. Ultimately, both brands differ through their unique ingredient philosophies, with the first brand utilizing salicylic acid and niacinamide to reduce acne and hyperpigmentation, and the second brand relying on glycerin and hyaluronic acid to increase hydration and support barrier function.

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

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Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder products

People Say

Some By MiEstée Lauder
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “texture is dreamy — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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 like a baby's bottom — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “leaves behind no white cast — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • 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”
    • “doesn't strip the skin — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Doesn't strip my skin — Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedSometimes 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 me that glass skin look — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Acne and Blemish Control Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Price and Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “strong scent — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “overpowering scent, like a musty room — Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Dryness and Dehydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “left my skin very dry — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Irritation and Side Effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “Stings my eyes badly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
    • “chemical burn — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”

Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,130.72 · 84% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · SAR 2,185.29 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder routines for oily skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,138.39 · 87% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · SAR 2,358.15 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs Estée Lauder routines for combination skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,118.78 · 87% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · SAR 2,335.63 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for brightening and acne control, while Estée Lauder does better for deep hydration and moisture. Lovi fit for sensitive skin is Superior with Some By Mi and High with Estée Lauder.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Estée Lauder?

Some By Mi is better for brightening and smoothing skin, while Estée Lauder excels in deep hydration, though Some By Mi offers better value for money. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and control skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder fit dry skin at a High level on the products on this page. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help maintain moisture, while Estée Lauder utilizes deep hydration formulas. Topical hyaluronic acid is beneficial for improving skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which cleanser is better?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder offer cleansers with strong performance, but Some By Mi stands out for acne and blemish control while Estée Lauder excels in deep hydration. Lovi rates the Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser as Superior for skin with dark spots and mature skin, and the Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer or cleaning products similarly show strong results depending on skin type.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Estée Lauder?

Some By Mi is more affordable than Estée Lauder, as Estée Lauder frequently draws user complaints about its high price point. Lovi notes that Some By Mi provides better value on this page.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance, Some By Mi or Estée Lauder?

Estée Lauder has a stronger fragrance because some of its products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every Some By Mi product on this page lists no fragrance.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder achieve a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Some By Mi products on this page provide lightweight formulas, while Estée Lauder offers deep hydration.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Some By Mi offers better options for price, texture, and brightening, while Estée Lauder focuses heavily on deep hydration and anti-aging. Lovi gives Some By Mi a High fit level for moisturizers on dry skin, and Estée Lauder an Average fit level for the same skin type.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi has a Superior fit for sensitive skin on this page, while Estée Lauder has a High fit. Reviewers note that both brands offer gentle options, but every Some By Mi product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas some Estée Lauder products include added fragrance.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens, Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen achieves a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, while Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturizer achieves a High Lovi fit level for oily skin.

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and Estée Lauder fit acne-prone skin at a High level, making them equally suitable options on this page. Some By Mi products on this page often feature niacinamide and salicylic acid, which helps with blemish control.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is better for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its fit for this skin type as Superior compared to Estée Lauder's Average rating. Niacinamide, a key ingredient across Some By Mi products on this page, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Estée Lauder for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit level on the products on this page, whereas Estée Lauder reaches a High fit. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and soothe skin.

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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