Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Some By Mi
Updated October 16, 2026
0.1% retinol starter serum for gradual texture and aging-sign gains; subtle results.
What the community says
A creamy 0.1% retinol serum with retinal, niacinamide, and barrier-supporting ingredients for cautious first-time retinoid users. Start once weekly and increase slowly; sensitive or dehydration-prone skin may still experience dryness, and experienced users may find results underwhelming.
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What people love
Watch out for
- Retinoid dryness and dehydration remain real risks
- Results can feel underwhelming after consistent use
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Real Reddit threads — 36 mentions across 27 threads
Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 1 more, summarized.
“some by mi retinol”
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“Eqqualberry swimming pool toner, manyo cleansing oil, some by mi retinol, and skin 1004 brightening ampoule.”
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“skin 1004 brightening ampoule”
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“I do have some by mi retinol as well but because of the sensitive nature of my skin I only used it thrice”
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“don’t know if it made any difference”
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“I do have some by mi retinol as well”
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“Somebymi’s Retinol Intense Serum”
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“Abib Jericho Rose Bifida Serum, Seoul 1988 Retinal Serum, and Somebymi’s Retinol Intense Serum”
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“worked”
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“Some By Mi retinol intense eye cream”
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“Tir Tir Milk toner, Torriden dive in HA serum, Some By Mi retinol intense eye cream”
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“and anything from the Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella line.”
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“Some by mi - retinol serum”
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“skin texture improved”
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“I have less aging signs showing on my face”
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“So far it’s been the Some By Mi Retinol Serum coupled with a(ny) moisturising cream.”
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“Some By Mi Retinol Serum”
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“coupled with a(ny) moisturising cream”
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