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Some By Mi vs BYOMA

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Some By Mi and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering a range of serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers designed to support diverse complexions. The Korean brand, founded in 2016, features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dry skin and skin with dark spots best. Conversely, the British brand, founded in 2022, harnesses tri-ceramide and squalane to care for dry skin and sensitive skin most effectively. While both brands address similar concerns with standout targeted formulas, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional origins.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs BYOMA products

People Say

Some By MiBYOMA
  • 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 — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “super gentle but even removes my mascara — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Zero irritation or redness — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
  • Skin texture improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin became smoother — 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 — Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Calming redness and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Brightening complexion 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 an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Packaging flaws and unhygienic design Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Drying and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$265.48 · 92% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$102.62 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.66 · 88% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.26 · 91% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Some By Mi is better for brightening complexions and clearing acne, while BYOMA is better for sensitive skin and soothing redness.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and BYOMA?

Some By Mi focuses on skin texture improvement, acne clearing, and complexion brightening with ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, while BYOMA is better for calming redness, soothing skin, and strengthening the skin barrier using ceramides and squalane. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA fit dry skin well, as Lovi rates their routines as superior for this skin type. Some By Mi relies on ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol, which may help improve skin quality and hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, both brands offer strong options, but Some By Mi is better suited for acne-prone skin and dark spots, while BYOMA is recognized for its hydrating and non-stripping formulas. Reviewers frequently note that Some By Mi cleansers provide deep pore cleansing, whereas BYOMA cleansers are favored for being hydrating and gentle on the skin barrier.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or BYOMA?

This page does not provide information comparing the prices or affordability of Some By Mi and BYOMA products.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, Some By Mi offers High fit levels while BYOMA provides High fit levels as well. Both brands perform equally well for lightweight and fast absorbing properties on this skin type.

Some By Mi or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers on the products on this page, with the routine fit for dry skin rated as Superior for both brands. Some By Mi moisturizers emphasize ingredients like niacinamide to help brighten the complexion, while BYOMA formulations focus on a tri-ceramide complex to strengthen the skin barrier.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. BYOMA stands out for calming redness and soothing, whereas Some By Mi features key ingredients like niacinamide that help brighten the complexion.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Some By Mi fits acne-prone skin well, offering a High Lovi fit level across many of its acne-targeted products. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is effective for acne-clearing treatments and skin smoothing textures, while niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for skin with dark spots?

Some By Mi is better suited for skin with dark spots, as the brand achieves a Superior routine fit for this concern while BYOMA reaches a High fit level. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, making it a key active across these brightening formulations.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or BYOMA for mature skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for mature skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Some By Mi. Reviewers also note that BYOMA does better at calming redness and soothing.

Some By Mi or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and BYOMA achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, offering exceptionally well-suited options for this skin type. Some By Mi products on this page help improve skin texture and brighten complexions with niacinamide, while BYOMA products on this page excel at strengthening the skin barrier and soothing sensitive skin with a tri-ceramide complex.

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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