Comparison
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch vs Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Cream
Two treatments that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.
Some By Mi
Retinol Intense Advanced CreamRetinol + bakuchiol stack with ceramides and Centella to buffer irritation. A middle-strength K-beauty retinol cream.
Choose Acne Pimple Master Patch if
- Your main concern is Blemishes.
- You have Acne or Oily skin.
- You want Hydrocolloid in the formula.
- You prefer the lower price (from €5 vs from €28).
Choose Retinol Intense Advanced Cream if
- Your main concern is Fine Lines or Aging.
- You have Normal or Aging skin.
- You want Retinol, Bakuchiol, Centella in the formula.
- Buffered with ceramides + Centella
At a glance
- Acne
- Oily
- Combination
- Normal
- Combination
- Aging
- Blemishes
- Fine Lines
- Aging
- Enlarged Pores
- Hydrocolloid
- Retinol
- Bakuchiol
- Centella
- Ceramides
- flattens whiteheads overnight
- protects from picking
- Buffered with ceramides + Centella
- Combines retinol + bakuchiol
- Affordable
- not for cystic acne
- Still photosensitizing, needs SPF
- Avoid layering with AHA/BHA same night
Ingredient interactions
No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.
What reviewers say
Acne Pimple Master Patch
"It seems that the only real difference is the oval shape and the fact that it has tea tree oil to reduce redness. Also there's a bit of a pricing difference."
"I have some of the COSRX regular patches and I used them the other day and felt the same. They barely stuck, where thicker that others I have ..."
Retinol Intense Advanced Cream
[Review] Somebymi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye ...
"Thankfully, it was gentle aside for some flakiness under my eyes."
Reviews for Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream by ...
"](https://skinsort.com/users/cheeks) Dry Skin · February 2025 absorbs well great value hydrating no scent !"
FAQ
What is the main difference between COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch and Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Cream?
Both are treatments. COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch focuses on Blemishes, while Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Cream targets Fine Lines and Aging. Ingredient wise, COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch leads with Hydrocolloid; Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Cream uses Retinol and Bakuchiol.
Can I use COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch and Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Cream together?
They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.
Which one is cheaper, COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch or Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Cream?
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €5 vs from €28).