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Some By Mi vs ISDIN

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Some By Mi and ISDIN are established skincare brands that offer serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers designed to support sensitive and acne-prone skin. The Korean brand, founded in 2016, features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to target dark spots and acne, whereas the Spanish brand, founded in 1975, focuses on advanced daily care and sunscreens with gentle, protective formulas. While both cater well to delicate complexions, Some By Mi relies on targeted acid blends for clarity and hyperpigmentation, while ISDIN delivers reliable, balanced results for daily maintenance.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs ISDIN products

People Say

Some By MiISDIN
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Sensitivity and Gentle Formula 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”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often 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 looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Brightening and Complexion 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”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Refreshing and Soothing Sensation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “calm my redness — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “nice cooling effect — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • 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”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Price and Packaging 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”
    • “bottle is too small — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Some By Mi vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,130.72 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,138.39 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,118.78 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN generally performs better for lightweight hydration and sunscreens, while Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and smoothing textures at a lower price point. Both brands achieve equal fit levels for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and ISDIN?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 that focuses heavily on brightening and smoothing skin texture with fragrance-free formulas, while ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975 known especially for its ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens and advanced lightweight moisturizers. Reviewers note that ISDIN generally performs better for lightweight absorption and hydration, whereas Some By Mi offers better value and superior refreshing and soothing sensations. For routine fit, ISDIN achieves a Superior level for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and oily acne-prone skin types, whereas Some By Mi achieves High levels for those same categories and Superior levels specifically for dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine compared to Some By Mi's High routine fit for dry skin. ISDIN products on this page help provide lightweight hydration and ultralight sunscreens, while every Some By Mi product on this page lists no fragrance.

Some By Mi or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, ISDIN is generally preferred for its lightweight feel, while Some By Mi excels in price and value. For specific routines on this page, ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, and combination skin, whereas Some By Mi achieves a High routine fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or ISDIN?

Some By Mi is more affordable, as reviewers often mention a high price point for ISDIN while noting better price and packaging value for Some By Mi.

Which brand is better for skin with dark spots, Some By Mi or ISDIN?

Both Some By Mi and ISDIN achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots, and every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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Some By Mi or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN offers a Superior Lovi routine fit while Some By Mi provides a High fit. Reviewers mention that ISDIN does better with lightweight textures and absorption, whereas Some By Mi excels at skin texture, smoothing, and refreshing sensations.

Some By Mi or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens from both brands, ISDIN offers standout options like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water that are frequently praised for their ultralight and makeup-friendly finishes. Some By Mi also provides the well-received V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen, which is a great option because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and ISDIN are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as Superior for sensitive skin. Every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while half of the ISDIN products on the page include fragrance.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Some By Mi is a High fit. ISDIN offers lighter sunscreens and moisturizers that help control oil without clogging pores.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi finds both Some By Mi and ISDIN have a Superior fit level for their routines. Reviewers note that both brands offer fragrance-free options, though Some By Mi stands out for soothing sensations while ISDIN excels in lightweight hydration.

Some By Mi or ISDIN for mature skin?

When choosing between the two brands for mature skin, ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit while Some By Mi achieves a High fit. ISDIN offers highly rated sunscreens and serums like Eryfotona Actinica and Retinal Intense Serum that help address aging concerns, though some products contain fragrance. Meanwhile, the products on this page from Some By Mi feature ingredients like retinol and niacinamide, which may help improve skin texture and firmness.

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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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