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The best skincare dupes I've tried that actually work
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items These are the rare budget-friendly products that gave me the same results (or disturbingly close) as their overpriced counterparts. I’ve tested the expensive ones. I’ve tested the knockoffs. These are the ones that deserve a permanent spot in your ro...
Have you tried any of these? Drop your own go-to dupes in the comments! I’m always hunting for new ones to try and add to the list!
Have you tried any of these? Drop your own go-to dupes in the comments! I’m always hunting for new ones to try and add to the list!
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The Must-Have Dupes
The Must-Have Dupes
DUPE FOR: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic
This is the only vitamin C serum I’ve used that gave me the same glow as SkinCeuticals, but for literally 1/10th the price. Texture’s thinner, but results are crazy good.
This is the only vitamin C serum I’ve used that gave me the same glow as SkinCeuticals, but for literally 1/10th the price. Texture’s thinner, but results are crazy good.
Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Serum
DUPE FOR: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
This one is as close as you'll get to Augstinus Bader's The Rich Cream. Good way to repair your skin barrier on a budget.
This one is as close as you'll get to Augstinus Bader's The Rich Cream. Good way to repair your skin barrier on a budget.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
DUPE FOR: Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence
This honestly outperformed some of the bougie mists I’ve used. It locks in moisture, plumps your skin, and costs less than a cocktail.
This honestly outperformed some of the bougie mists I’ve used. It locks in moisture, plumps your skin, and costs less than a cocktail.
The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid
DUPE FOR: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
SK-II is great, but the CosRx version actually gave me better results for half the price. Have repurchased this one more than once!
SK-II is great, but the CosRx version actually gave me better results for half the price. Have repurchased this one more than once!
CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
DUPE FOR: Tatcha The Rice Wash
No fragrance, no nonsense. Just a super gentle cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin. Cleans without that tight, squeaky feel.
Works with literally every routine, every skin type.
No fragrance, no nonsense. Just a super gentle cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin. Cleans without that tight, squeaky feel.
Works with literally every routine, every skin type.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
DUPE FOR: Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide
Super lightweight, doesn’t pill, and helps with texture, oiliness, and pores. Plus: the bottle actually lasts a while.
Super lightweight, doesn’t pill, and helps with texture, oiliness, and pores. Plus: the bottle actually lasts a while.
Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% + Zinc
DUPE FOR: Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector SPF 50+
Elegant, silky, zero white cast, and doesn’t make you break out. Honestly better than some $60 sunscreens I’ve used.
Elegant, silky, zero white cast, and doesn’t make you break out. Honestly better than some $60 sunscreens I’ve used.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+
DUPE FOR: Shani Darden Retinol Reform
If you want the glow without the peeling, this is your entry-level retinol. Smooths texture, softens fine lines, and doesn’t turn your skin into a flaky mess.
If you want the glow without the peeling, this is your entry-level retinol. Smooths texture, softens fine lines, and doesn’t turn your skin into a flaky mess.
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
DUPE FOR: Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
Same peptide-packed plumpness, way less cost. Texture’s super similar too. Lightweight but rich enough to seal everything in.
Same peptide-packed plumpness, way less cost. Texture’s super similar too. Lightweight but rich enough to seal everything in.
Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
DUPE FOR: Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial
Leaves skin baby-smooth, clears congestion, and costs less than a sandwich.
Same results, same tingle, one-third the price. Just don’t overdo it.
Leaves skin baby-smooth, clears congestion, and costs less than a sandwich.
Same results, same tingle, one-third the price. Just don’t overdo it.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
DUPE FOR: Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
This niacinamide + tranexamic acid combo helped fade old acne scars and even out my skin tone without causing irritation.
This niacinamide + tranexamic acid combo helped fade old acne scars and even out my skin tone without causing irritation.
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum
DUPE FOR: Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
It’s light, hydrating, and doesn’t migrate into your eyes. Smooths under-eye texture and plays nice with concealer.
It’s light, hydrating, and doesn’t migrate into your eyes. Smooths under-eye texture and plays nice with concealer.
E.l.f. Holy Hydration! Eye Cream