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Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader

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Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct formulations addressing specific complexions. The Korean brand features serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the German brand offers moisturizers, serums, and eye products built around proprietary preparations. Both lines suit dry skin, though the former brand additionally fits skin with dark spots best through ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide, and the latter brand suits mature skin best.

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

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Augustinus Bader is a German skincare brand founded in 2018.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader products

People Say

Some By MiAugustinus Bader
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “light but nourishing — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “sinks in instantly — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “light gel texture — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant youthful glow — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Instantly hydrated — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “healthy glow — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Fades dark spots — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softens fine lines — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “skin is smoother — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
    • “skin felt noticeably firmer — Augustinus Bader The Serum”
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
  • Hydration and Moisture 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”
    • “Extremely dry skin saved — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “instantly refreshing — Augustinus Bader The Eye Cream”
  • 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”
  • Gentle Formula and Sensitivity Often MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
    • “didn't find this irritating — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Price Point 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”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old crayons — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “Smells like vegetable oil — Augustinus Bader The Face Oil”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Overhyped and Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “not noticed any significant changes — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “Only 3% Vitamin C — Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum”
    • “didn't see dramatic results — Augustinus Bader The Cream”
  • Purging and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Zits appeared initially — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream”
    • “bumps on forehead — Augustinus Bader The Cream”

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for dry skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$527.11 · 98% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$102.62 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for oily skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$760.73 · 90% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Augustinus Bader routines for combination skin

Buy Augustinus Bader routine · S$656.63 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for acne and blemish control, while Augustinus Bader is better for lightweight textures, brightening and glow, and skin texture improvement. Both brands offer equal performance in hydration and moisture, and both are rated as a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand focused on acne and blemish control with key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, whereas Augustinus Bader is a German brand known for luxury moisturizers featuring TFC8. Reviewers find Augustinus Bader superior for lightweight absorption and brightening, while Some By Mi offers more budget-friendly options for sensitive skin.

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Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for dry skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Augustinus Bader provides deep hydration, while Some By Mi features effective moisturizing options with key ingredients like Niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader: which moisturizer is better?

Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader both offer moisturizers that fit dry skin at a Superior level, while Some By Mi tends to be better for acne-prone skin and Augustinus Bader tends to be better for lightweight absorption and brightening.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader?

Some By Mi is more affordable, whereas Augustinus Bader faces negative reviews for its extreme price point.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for oily skin?

Augustinus Bader is superior for oily skin, whereas Some By Mi has a high Lovi fit level for this skin type.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for sensitive skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior fit level for sensitive skin on Lovi. Some By Mi relies on gentle formulas containing key ingredients like niacinamide, which may help improve skin appearance without irritation.

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Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for acne-prone skin?

Augustinus Bader is rated as a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Some By Mi is rated as a High fit. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is better for acne and blemish control.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for mature skin?

Augustinus Bader provides a Superior fit for mature skin, whereas Some By Mi reaches a High fit level.

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for skin with dark spots?

Both brands are a strong choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates both Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader as having a Superior fit level for this skin concern. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and melanosome transfer, which supports the brightening effects seen across these product ranges.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or Augustinus Bader for dry sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and Augustinus Bader achieve a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin on this page. Reviewers report that Some By Mi helps with gentle formulas and sensitivity, while Augustinus Bader helps with deep hydration and radiance.

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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