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Some By Mi vs Galderma

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Some By Mi and Galderma are distinct skincare names originating from South Korea and Switzerland, respectively. The Korean house offers versatile serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers powered by niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the Swiss laboratory specializes in targeted serums. Both brands serve unique skin needs, with the Asian line suiting dry sensitive skin and sensitive skin best through specialized solutions like its Snail Truecica and AHA-BHA-PHA lines, whereas the European maker focuses on localized treatments such as Epiduo and Benzac.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs Galderma products

People Say

Some By MiGalderma
  • Acne clearing and prevention Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “Reduces pimples — Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner”
  • Gentle formulation and soothing Mostly 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”
    • “Calmed my retinol burn overnight — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Skin texture smoothing and exfoliation 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 smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Brightening and complexion Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Oil control and lightweight feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream”
    • “leaves behind no white cast — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “absorbs quickly — Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Drying and peeling Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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 too drying on cheeks — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Irritation and burning Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “stings my eyes — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”
    • “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”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin purging and breakouts Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Broke out the first week — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging, price and other issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “little white bumps — Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream”
    • “expensive — Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask”
    • “Too expensive for 50ml — Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream”
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Strong scent and fragrance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “overwhelming citrus fragrance — Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen”

Some By Mi vs Galderma serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or Galderma: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for gentle formulations, soothing care, and brightening, whereas Galderma is better for tackling acne and blemishes. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Galderma can cause severe dryness and peeling.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and Galderma?

Some By Mi focuses on gentle formulation, soothing, and brightening for skin types like dry sensitive skin, while Galderma specializes in acne clearing and prevention.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or Galderma?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine whether Some By Mi or Galderma is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or Galderma?

Galderma does better for acne clearing and prevention than Some By Mi, although the products on this page for Some By Mi may help with skin smoothing and exfoliation.

Which brand has more products that are fragrance-free, Some By Mi or Galderma?

Both Some By Mi and Galderma do equally well here, as every single product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand has products better suited for dry sensitive skin, Some By Mi or Galderma?

Some By Mi is better suited for dry sensitive skin, as the products on this page fit dry sensitive skin well across items like the Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream and Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner, whereas Galderma products often cause severe dryness and peeling for that skin type.

Which brand provides better results for skin texture smoothing and exfoliation?

Some By Mi provides better results for skin texture smoothing and exfoliation. The products on this page help smooth and exfoliate through ingredients like glycolic and other alpha hydroxy acids, which studies show help reduce inflammation in skin cells.

Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017

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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