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Some By Mi vs MAËLYS

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

Some By Mi and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the Korean brand focusing on serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers built around niacinamide, centella asiatica, and salicylic acid, while the second is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Some By Mi products fit dry sensitive skin and sensitive skin best, whereas the latter suits all skin types best through specialized solutions. Both brands offer dedicated care, though they differ in their core ingredients and ideal skin types.

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

Popular Some By Mi vs MAËLYS products

Some By Mi vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Some By Mi or MAËLYS: which is better?

Some By Mi is the better choice on this page, offering dozens of well-rated products that target acne, dark spots, and aging while suiting a wide variety of skin types. In contrast, MAËLYS features only two body-focused items that receive low fit levels across most skin categories.

What is the difference between Some By Mi and MAËLYS?

Some By Mi offers a large range of fragrance-free skincare products on this page that feature key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid, whereas MAËLYS features only two body-care products with varying Lovi fit levels. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

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Which is more affordable, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Some By Mi and MAËLYS cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Some By Mi or MAËLYS?

Some By Mi is better for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page feature high or superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page generally receive low Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Between Some By Mi and MAËLYS, which brand offers fragrance-free products across its entire lineup?

Some By Mi offers fragrance-free products across its entire lineup, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, MAËLYS includes fragrance in at least one of its products on the page.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Some By Mi and MAËLYS compare?

Some By Mi was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by JKL Partners. MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more products rated with a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive and acne-prone skin types?

Some By Mi has more products on this page rated with a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive and acne-prone skin types, whereas MAËLYS has no products with a Superior fit for these skin types.

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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