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Some By Mi vs KORRES

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Some By Mi and KORRES are two distinct skincare lines known for their careful attention to formulation. Some By Mi relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid across serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to decrease hyperpigmentation, reduce acne lesions, and improve signs of aging. Meanwhile, the second brand draws on the rich heritage of its botanical formulas through thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Both options suit dry skin well, though the Korean line also targets skin with dark spots, while the botanical brand is well-suited for combination skin.

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

People Say

Some By MiKORRES
  • 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

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$102.62 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?

KORRES does better for combination, oily, acne-prone, and mature skin, while both brands tie for dry, sensitive, dark spots, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers find KORRES offers a more gentle formula and creamy texture, whereas Some By Mi excels in brightening and price value.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 that features fragrance-free formulas and excels in brightening and skin smoothing, whereas KORRES is a brand founded in 1996 that includes fragrance in its products and offers gentle, rich cleansers. Both brands provide effective options, but they differ in their formulations and specific review strengths.

Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance, while every KORRES product on this page includes fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, Some By Mi offers deep pore cleansing products that feature key ingredients like salicylic acid, whereas KORRES provides gentle, creamy cleansers that are well-received for their non-stripping formulas.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable than KORRES.

Which brand has products that are entirely free of added fragrance, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is the brand with products on this page that are entirely free of added fragrance, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Between Some By Mi and KORRES, which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing?

Some By Mi performs better for skin texture and smoothing. Lovi rates the products on this page favorably for skin smoothing textures.

Which brand is better suited for brightening and glow, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is better suited for brightening and glow, as it does better for brightening and glow according to the review themes on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

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Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit, while Some By Mi reaches a High level on this page.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Some By Mi offers products with fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES focuses on rich, hydrating options that often contain fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin according to Lovi ratings. However, Some By Mi features no fragrance listed across the products on this page, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance.

Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Some By Mi has a High routine fit. Reviewers note that Some By Mi is helpful for effective acne-clearing treatments.

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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