SOME BY MI
One toner with three acids and tea tree put SOME BY MI on the map far beyond Korea. Since then, the brand has built its skincare one ingredient at a time, for skin that breaks out easily.
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AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne Clear Foam 100ml
The Miracle line's foaming cleanser, with three acids and tea tree, for oily, blemish-prone skin.
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SOME BY MI at a glance
SOME BY MI is a Korean skincare brand launched in 2016 by the Korean company 페렌벨. According to the brand, its name stands for "Something by a Miracle". SOME BY MI skincare first took off in Southeast Asia with its Miracle Toner, made with AHA, BHA, PHA and tea tree for blemish-prone skin.
- The AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Toner with tea tree, the product that made the brand famous
- One line per ingredient: exfoliating acids, niacinamide, retinol, panthenol, galactomyces
- Formulas built for sensitive and blemish-prone skin
Brand facts
- Country
- South Korea
- Founded
- 2016 (brand launch)
- Company
- 페렌벨, owned since December 2021 by the private equity firm JKL Partners
- Name meaning
- "Something by a Miracle", according to the brand
- Specialty
- Targeted care for sensitive and blemish-prone skin, under the brand's "New Cleanical Solution" concept
- Signature ingredients
- AHA, BHA, PHA and tea tree (Miracle line), niacinamide, retinol, galactomyces, panthenol, snail mucin
- Products at Ma Petite Coree
- 67
- Starting price
- from 2.90 €
SOME BY MI: frequently asked questions
What is SOME BY MI?
SOME BY MI is a Korean skincare brand launched in 2016 by the Korean company 페렌벨. It first became popular in Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Vietnam, thanks to its AHA, BHA, PHA Miracle Toner. Since December 2021, the company has been owned by the private equity firm JKL Partners.
Is it Some By Mi or Some By Me?
The correct name is SOME BY MI, with an "i". Plenty of people type "some by me" or "somebyme", but it's the same Korean brand. According to SOME BY MI, the name comes from "Something by a Miracle", a nod to positive changes for your skin.
What is SOME BY MI's best-known product?
SOME BY MI's hero product is the AHA.BHA.PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner, which pairs three exfoliating acids with tea tree. It's the toner that made the brand famous in Southeast Asia. On Ma Petite Coree you'll find it as the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Toner.
Which SOME BY MI products are best for blemish-prone skin?
For blemish-prone skin, start with SOME BY MI's AHA.BHA.PHA line: the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne Clear Foam to cleanse, the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Toner, then the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Serum. Use the Clear Spot Patch on single spots.
How do you use the SOME BY MI Miracle routine?
The SOME BY MI Miracle routine follows the classic Korean order: cleanser, toner, serum, then cream, ideally in the evening. Bring the acids in slowly, a few nights a week at first. The AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne SOS Kit has all four steps in mini sizes. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
What's the difference between SOME BY MI AHA.BHA.PHA and Yuja Niacin?
SOME BY MI's AHA.BHA.PHA line is mostly for oily, blemish-prone skin, with exfoliating acids and tea tree. The Yuja Niacin line, with yuja extract and niacinamide, is more about glow and fading the look of marks, for example the Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum.
Which SOME BY MI products suit sensitive or dry skin?
For sensitive or dry skin, look at SOME BY MI's Beta Panthenol and Snail Truecica lines. The Beta Panthenol Repair Serum relies on panthenol to support the skin barrier, while the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream combines snail mucin and centella asiatica.
Does SOME BY MI make retinol products?
Yes, SOME BY MI has a full Retinol line. The Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum and the Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream target firmness and fine lines, and the Retinol Bakuchiol Dual Cream adds bakuchiol. Use them at night and wear sunscreen by day.
Which SOME BY MI sunscreen should you choose?
SOME BY MI makes the V10 Hyal sunscreens with hyaluronic acid, like the V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen, and Truecica sunscreens with centella for sensitive skin, like the Truecica Aqua Calming Sun Cream. For lips, there's the V10 Hyal Lip Sun Protector.
Does SOME BY MI make body and hair care?
Yes. SOME BY MI brings its AHA.BHA.PHA line to the body with the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser and a body lotion. For the scalp, the Cica Peptide line includes a shampoo, a tonic and serums, such as the Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loos Derma Scalp Shampoo.
Where can you buy SOME BY MI online?
You'll find a wide range of SOME BY MI on Ma Petite Coree, in the SOME BY MI collection: cleansers, toners, serums, creams, masks, sunscreens and sets, all shipped from Seoul. You can also browse our blemish-prone skin edit to compare with other Korean brands.
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Who is behind SOME BY MI skincare?
SOME BY MI is a Korean skincare brand launched in 2016. It belongs to the Korean company 페렌벨. The brand first took off in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia with a toner made for skin that breaks out easily. In December 2021, the private equity firm JKL Partners bought the whole company. According to the brand, the name SOME BY MI comes from "Something by a Miracle": the idea of bringing positive changes, little miracles even, to your skin with straightforward ingredients.
SOME BY MI lines and signature ingredients
- AHA.BHA.PHA: the Miracle line, with three exfoliating acids and tea tree. Toner, serum, cream, cleansers, pads and body care: this is the heart of the brand.
- Yuja Niacin: yuja, a Korean citrus fruit, plus niacinamide for glow and fading the look of marks.
- Retinol: retinol, retinal and bakuchiol for firmness and fine lines, from serum to eye cream.
- Snail Truecica: snail mucin and centella asiatica for marked, stressed skin.
- Beta Panthenol: panthenol to support the skin barrier.
- Galactomyces: galactomyces, glutathione and vitamin C for a brighter complexion.
- Super Matcha: matcha to refine the look of pores on combination to oily skin.
- PDRN, Lactosoy, V10 Hyal, Cica Peptide and Real round things out: calming care, gentle cleansing, sunscreens, scalp care and sheet masks.
How to choose SOME BY MI for your skin
Oily skin that breaks out easily? Stick with the AHA.BHA.PHA line, with the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Serum and the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Cream, and keep the Clear Spot Patch on hand for single spots. Dull skin or leftover marks? The Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum or the Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum are all about glow. Sensitive, dry or stressed skin? Go for the Beta Panthenol Repair Serum or the Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream. Want firmer-looking skin? The Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum is a night-time step. With acids and retinol, start slowly and protect your skin during the day, for example with the V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen.
To build a complete routine around SOME BY MI, you can also browse our serums, cleansers or the blemish-prone skin edit to compare with other Korean brands, and build a routine that mixes and matches.
What makes SOME BY MI different
SOME BY MI sums up its approach with its own catchphrase, "New Cleanical Solution", and a motto, "From Clean To Clinical". According to the brand, the goal is to pair safe, gentle ingredients with tested results, with a special focus on sensitive and problem skin. In practice, the brand organizes its products by active ingredient: each line is named after what's inside, and each one tackles a specific concern. That makes the range easy to navigate, even if you're new to Korean skincare.
SOME BY MI best-sellers on Ma Petite Coree
Over the last few months, the most popular SOME BY MI picks on Ma Petite Coree have included the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne Clear Foam, the Miracle line's foaming cleanser, the Real Sheetmask, the Yuja Niacin Anti Blemish Cream and the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser, made for the back and chest. The AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Acne SOS Kit lets you try the full routine in minis. For pores, the Super Matcha Pore Clean Cleansing Gel and the Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask make an easy pair. And the toner that made the brand famous is still a classic: the AHA.BHA.PHA Miracle Toner.
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