Brand Comparison

Some By Mi vs Mediheal

A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?

Our Pick

Mediheal

Higher editor rating (9 vs 7)

Some By Mi Mediheal

Rating7/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20162009

OriginSouth KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products810

Best ForOily, Acne-Prone, Comboall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyAcid-forward, results-driven formulations targeting acne and troubled skin. The '30 Days Miracle' line is their core concept.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Some By Mi

Some By Mi's marketing is aggressive — '30 Days Miracle' is a bold claim for any skincare product. Strip away the hyperbole and you'll find competent acid-based formulations at reasonable prices. The AHA BHA PHA Toner is a decent daily exfoliant for oily skin. Just don't expect miracles in 30 days or any other timeframe.

Pros

✓ AHA/BHA/PHA combination is well-executed
✓ Budget-friendly acid products
✓ Good entry point for chemical exfoliation
✓ Wide availability

Cons

✗ Marketing claims are wildly overblown
✗ 'Miracle' branding sets unrealistic expectations
✗ Tea tree scent is strong
✗ Can be too drying for non-oily skin types

Mediheal

Mediheal is the top-selling skincare brand at Olive Young for two years running — beating more than 3,000 brands. Their sheet masks created the modern sheet mask category, and their Madecassoside Blemish Pad saw 820% year-over-year growth. If you only add one new sheet mask brand to your routine, make it this one.

Pros