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Some By Mi vs Olay

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Some By Mi and Olay are popular skincare lines offering nourishing serums, gentle cleansers, effective toners, and protective moisturizers. The Korean brand features niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to best suit dry skin and dark spots, while the second option relies on niacinamide and glycerin to care for sensitive and acne-prone skin. While both incorporate niacinamide to improve aging signs and pigmentation, the first brand specializes in salicylic acid for acne and dark spots, whereas the second emphasizes hydration and barrier function with glycerin.

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 Olay products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Some By Mi vs Olay products

People Say

Some By MiOlay
  • Improves and smooths skin texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “My skin feels so hydrated and plump. — Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair 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 quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
  • Brightens complexion and fades spots Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Gentle exfoliation and 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”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “fragrance-free — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
  • Pleasant texture and feel Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs so quickly! — Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum”
    • “Rich luxurious cream — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “silky feel — Olay Super Serum”
    • “spreads soft on my skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
  • Overhyped or slow/minimal results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “didn't see a difference — Olay Retinol24”
    • “No difference in lines — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “didn't do much for old scars — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
  • Packaging concerns and flaws Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Hate dipping fingers in a jar — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “bottle is too small — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Serum”
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
  • Sticky or tacky finish and residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves sticky film — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “Leaves sticky residue — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Wake up feeling a bit greasy — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “cakes up all over — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”

Some By Mi vs Olay routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · S$102.62 · 91% fitBuy Olay routine · S$248.06 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs Olay routines for oily skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 86% fitBuy Olay routine · S$485.72 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs Olay routines for combination skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 87% fitBuy Olay routine · S$383.33 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Olay: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for brightening the complexion and fading dark spots, while Olay is better for texture, smoothness, hydration, and pleasant texture. Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, compared to High for Olay.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Olay?

Some By Mi is better for brightening the complexion and fading dark spots, while Olay is better for texture, smoothness, hydration, and overall moisture. Both brands feature fragrance-free options across most of their products on this page.

Some By Mi or Olay for dry skin?

Some By Mi is better suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Olay. Reviewers frequently note that the products on this page provide intense hydration.

Some By Mi or Olay: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer cleansers on this page, but Lovi fit levels vary by skin type. For example, the Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser achieves a High to Superior fit across most skin types, whereas the Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser reaches a High fit for acne-prone, oily, and mature skin.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Olay?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Some By Mi or Olay products, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Some By Mi or Olay for fading dark spots and brightening the complexion?

For fading dark spots and brightening the complexion, Some By Mi performs better than Olay. Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior for skin with dark spots, while Olay is rated High. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand has better options for dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi or Olay?

Some By Mi has better options for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Olay. Review themes show that Some By Mi also does better at brightening the complexion and fading spots.

Some By Mi or Olay for mature skin: which brand performs better?

When it comes to mature skin, Olay outperforms Some By Mi by providing a more intense and preferred hydration and smoothing experience. For this skin type, Lovi rates Some By Mi as High and Olay as High.

Some By Mi or Olay for oily skin?

Both Some By Mi and Olay fit oily skin at a High level on Lovi. The products on this page for both brands feature key ingredients like niacinamide to help manage oil and improve texture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or Olay: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Olay achieves a High fit level for dry skin on this page, while Some By Mi achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin. Both brands offer products containing niacinamide, which helps reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Some By Mi or Olay for sensitive skin?

Some By Mi is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Olay's High fit level.

Some By Mi or Olay: which sunscreen is better?

Some By Mi fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots at a Superior level for its sunscreen, whereas Olay fits dry skin and sensitive skin at an Average level and skin with dark spots at a Low level.

Some By Mi or Olay for acne-prone skin?

Both Some By Mi and Olay are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page help clear blemishes and soothe irritation using key ingredients like Niacinamide and Salicylic acid.

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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