Some By Mi vs KORRES
Some By Mi and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that support clear, calm skin. The Korean brand, founded in 2016 and backed by JKL Partners, offers serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, fitting sensitive skin, dark spots, and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the second line is warmly loved for nourishing moisturizers and gentle cleansers that also suit sensitive and acne-prone skin through balancing foundations. While both brands care for sensitive skin, Some By Mi focuses on targeted actives like salicylic acid to reduce acne and niacinamide for hyperpigmentation, whereas KORRES relies on balancing elements like Greek yoghurt and Santorini grape for natural complexion harmony.
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 KORRES products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Some By Mi vs KORRES products
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
SAR 142.05
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Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
SAR 65.55
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AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
SAR 115.04
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AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
SAR 109.90
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Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
SAR 58.50
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Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
SAR 58.95
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Beta Panthenol Repair Cream
SAR 64.60
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Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
SAR 78.95
People Say
Gentle Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
Skin Texture and Smoothing 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”
- “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
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”
- “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
- “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
- “Absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
- “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
Creamy and Luxurious Texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
- “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “creamy and luxurious feel — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
Brightening and Glow Often MentionedRarely 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 a no-shine glow — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
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 babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
- “smell is too strong — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
Price 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”
- “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Dryness and Stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Skin felt tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
- “left my skin tight — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
- “felt tight after an hour — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 181.00
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 48.00
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 75.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
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Cleanser
Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 67.31
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 78.95
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 224.73
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
SAR 142.05
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Serum or Treatment
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 134.50
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,028.78 · 94% fit
Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,130.72 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 181.00
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 39.70
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
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Cleanser
Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 67.31
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 78.95
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 224.73
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
SAR 142.05
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 109.90
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
SAR 58.95
Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,461.44 · 93% fit
Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,138.39 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 181.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 39.70
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
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Cleanser
Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 47.70
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Hydrating Toner
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 78.95
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SPF
V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 224.73
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Evening
SAR 142.05
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 109.90
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask
Once a week
SAR 58.95
Buy KORRES routine · SAR 1,293.58 · 94% fit
Buy Some By Mi routine · SAR 1,118.78 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?
Both brands offer solid options depending on your skincare goals, with Some By Mi excelling in brightening and skin smoothing, while KORRES is known for its gentle formulas and creamy, luxurious textures.
What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?
Some By Mi is better for brightening and smoothing skin textures, while KORRES is preferred for its gentle formula and creamy, luxurious texture. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is more affordable, whereas KORRES products on this page frequently list fragrance.
Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?
KORRES has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while Some By Mi offers a High routine fit. Every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance, whereas all Some By Mi products list no fragrance.
Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?
KORRES stands out for its rich and creamy cleansers, and reviewers mostly mention them as gentle and non-stripping. Some By Mi features deep pore cleansing cleansers, and the products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?
Some By Mi is more affordable than KORRES, as price and value is an area where Some By Mi performs better.
Do Some By Mi or KORRES products contain fragrance?
Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas 5 of 5 KORRES products contain fragrance.
Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing?
Some By Mi performs better for skin texture and smoothing. The products on this page help improve skin texture, though some reviewers note drying or stripping effects.
When was Some By Mi founded and who owns it?
Some By Mi was founded in 2016 in South Korea and has been owned by JKL Partners since 2021.
Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?
For oily skin, Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and Some By Mi as High.
Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?
KORRES is considered better for moisturizers on this page, as its products like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer are noted for hydrating and velvety textures, while Lovi rates KORRES favorably for dry and mature skin routines.
Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?
Both Some By Mi and KORRES are well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both brands at a Superior level for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that KORRES offers a gentle formula, while every Some By Mi product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?
KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while Some By Mi reaches a High level. Reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers, though its products on this page list fragrance.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Topical menthol--a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
HelixComplex snail mucus as a potential technology against O3 induced skin damage
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Ethosomes of Phenylethyl Resorcinol as Vesicular Delivery System for Skin Lightening Applications
The use of green tea extract in cosmetic formulations: not only an antioxidant active ingredient
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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