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Some By Mi vs RoC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Some By Mi and RoC represent distinct approaches to targeted daily care through distinct formulations originating from Korea and France. The Korean brand builds its serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid to suit dry skin and skin with dark spots. Meanwhile, the French brand offers expert serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol for mature skin and dry skin. While both address various complexions with precision, they differ fundamentally in their heritage, signature ingredients, and primary benefits.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs RoC products

People Say

Some By MiRoC
  • Fine Lines and Wrinkles Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “improvement in fine lines — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
  • Texture Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin became smoother — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “Skin feels baby soft — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “My skin looks smoother and hydrated. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “Lasts 100 hours as claimed — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
  • Lightweight Texture 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 — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Surprisingly gentle — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Skin Brightening 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”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and stinging — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam”
    • “lights my skin on fire — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “stings on irritated skin — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Slow or No Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “didn't see anything drastic — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for dry skin

Buy Some By Mi routine · S$102.62 · 91% fitBuy RoC routine · S$271.04 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · S$504.66 · 88% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Some By Mi vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy RoC routine · S$400.56 · 89% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · S$135.66 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or RoC: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Some By Mi provides a gentler formula that helps with skin brightening, while RoC is better for reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between Some By Mi and RoC?

Some By Mi is better for skin brightening and sensitive skin, while RoC is better for fine lines and wrinkles. The products on this page from Some By Mi focus on ingredients like niacinamide to help reduce pigmentation, and RoC relies on retinol to help stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC for dry skin?

Both brands are rated Superior for dry skin on Lovi. Some By Mi helps with gentle moisture and hydration, while RoC helps with fine lines and wrinkles using retinol.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, both Some By Mi and RoC offer options that fit oily, combination, and acne-prone skin at a High level. Some By Mi stands out for gentle formulations with no fragrance across all its products, while RoC includes cleansers like the BARRIER RENEW GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER that fit dry and sensitive skin at a High level.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or RoC?

The provided page details and comparison data do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Some By Mi or RoC is more affordable.

Between Some By Mi and RoC, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

RoC fits mature skin at a Superior level, while Some By Mi fits it at a High level. RoC also does better for fine lines and wrinkles.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

How do the fragrance profiles and scent issues compare between Some By Mi and RoC products?

Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients and are noted by reviewers for a strong or medicinal scent. In contrast, RoC has 10 of 12 products with no fragrance, while two serums contain fragrance and reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance and scent issues.

Which brand performs better when targeting fine lines and wrinkles according to review themes?

RoC performs better when targeting fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC for oily skin?

Both brands offer a high fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Some By Mi helps brighten complexions with niacinamide, while RoC helps reduce fine lines with retinol.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Some By Mi or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, the products on this page show that both Some By Mi and RoC offer great options, with routines fitting dry skin equally at a Superior level. Some By Mi moisturizers focus on brightening and barrier repair with ingredients like niacinamide, while RoC options tend to emphasize anti-aging and hydration with retinol and hyaluronic acid.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or RoC for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Some By Mi as Superior and RoC as High for sensitive skin. Some By Mi has fragrance-free products on this page, whereas RoC has some items with fragrance and is more often noted by reviewers for skin irritation and burning.

Some By Mi or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens on this page, Lovi finds that both Some By Mi and RoC fit oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin at a High level. However, some RoC products contain fragrance, whereas every product on the Some By Mi page lists no fragrance.

Some By Mi or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer a high fit level across the products on this page. Some By Mi helps clear blemishes using ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, while RoC relies on retinol for skin renewal.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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