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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 thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and toners rooted in botanical extracts and targeted actives. The former relies on niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, whereas the latter draws on scientifically crafted formulas inspired by a rich heritage. Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin best, while differing in their regional origins and specific active compositions.

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 · £159.31 · 96% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · £90.42 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · £247.56 · 93% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · £120.03 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Some By Mi vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · £218.58 · 93% fitBuy Some By Mi routine · £126.95 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or KORRES: which is better?

Some By Mi is better for brightening and smoothing skin textures, while KORRES is better for gentle formulas and rich, creamy cleansers. The products on this page show that both brands offer effective options, but reviewers note that Some By Mi tends to be better on price and value.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi is better for brightening and smoothing textures, while KORRES is better for a gentle formula and creamy, luxurious textures. Both brands offer equal levels of hydration and lightweight absorption on the products on this page.

Some By Mi or KORRES for dry skin?

Both brands offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Some By Mi relies on fragrance-free formulations with key ingredients like niacinamide to help improve moisture and brightness. KORRES features rich, creamy cleansers and hydrating moisturizers, though its products on this page contain fragrance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Some By Mi or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers, KORRES offers a gentle formula that helps cleanse without stripping, while Some By Mi features products on this page known for deep pore cleansing. Reviewers note that KORRES cleansers are rich and creamy, whereas Some By Mi cleansers provide effective acne-clearing treatments.

Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is more affordable than KORRES, as KORRES reviewers frequently mention high price and value concerns whereas Some By Mi scores better for price and value.

How do the fragrance profiles differ between Some By Mi and KORRES products?

Some By Mi products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas KORRES products on this page all contain fragrance. Reviewers often mention scent and fragrance complaints for KORRES, while Some By Mi reviewers frequently note a strong or medicinal scent despite the lack of added fragrance.

Which brand is better suited for brightening and improving skin texture, Some By Mi or KORRES?

Some By Mi is better suited for brightening and improving skin texture, as it does better in both of those review themes. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and is a key ingredient across the products on this page.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What are the main founding years and corporate ownership differences between Some By Mi and KORRES?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners, while KORRES was founded in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Some By Mi or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit, while Some By Mi achieves a High fit on the products on this page.

Some By Mi or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, KORRES features options like the Bounce Firming Moisturizer and Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, while Some By Mi offers the Beta Panthenol Repair Cream and Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream. Reviewers note that KORRES delivers hydrating and velvety, lightweight moisturizers, while Some By Mi provides excellent texture moisturizers. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands, though KORRES achieves Superior routine fit for oily and combination skin compared to Some By Mi's High fit level.

Some By Mi or KORRES for sensitive skin?

Both Some By Mi and KORRES are well-suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating Some By Mi as Superior and KORRES as Superior. The products on this page from Some By Mi list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Some By Mi or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORRES achieves a Superior routine fit level while Some By Mi reaches a High level. Some By Mi helps clear acne with products on this page containing ingredients like salicylic acid, while reviewers note that KORRES offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

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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