Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether certain Some By Mi acne-treatment and exfoliating skincare products contained benzene, a known human carcinogen, despite being marketed as gentle, effective, and suitable for routine facial skincare.
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2025 testing and recalls involving benzene contamination in certain acne products, consumers and independent laboratories have become increasingly concerned that other acne and exfoliating products may contain similar contaminants. Some By Mi’s AHA-BHA-PHA product line has attracted particular attention because these products are designed for frequent use and are marketed as safe solutions for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
Consumers purchasing these products reasonably expect them to be manufactured free from harmful contaminants and to undergo appropriate quality-control testing before reaching store shelves.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Purchasing Some By Mi acne and exfoliating products for everyday skincare.
- Using the products regularly because they were marketed as gentle and effective.
- Learning about benzene contamination concerns affecting acne products.
- Becoming concerned that similar products may also contain unexpected contaminants.
- Feeling they would have purchased different products had contamination risks been disclosed.
- Paying premium prices for products promoted as high-quality Korean skincare.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers expect skincare products marketed for daily facial use to be manufactured according to appropriate quality standards and to be free from potentially harmful contaminants. If acne or exfoliating products allegedly contain benzene, consumers may have purchased products that failed to meet reasonable expectations regarding safety and quality.
This investigation seeks to determine whether Some By Mi products were properly manufactured, tested, and marketed before being sold to U.S. consumers.
Potential Claims May Include
- Consumer Protection
- False Advertising
- Breach of Express Warranty
- Breach of Implied Warranty
- Unjust Enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA skincare products.
- You used the products regularly.
- You purchased them within the past several years.
- You paid a premium because of the products’ quality or safety representations.
- You still possess receipts or product packaging.
- You would not have purchased—or would have paid as much for—the products had you known of the alleged contamination concerns.
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