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Skincare dupes with receipts

The same formula. For less.

We read the ingredient list of expensive skincare, find cheaper bottles with the same active ingredients, and link every claim to the study.

How it works

  1. We read the formula

    Every ingredient on the label, in order, from the brand's own listing.

  2. We find the shared actives

    Same active, comparable amount, similar vehicle. Overlap becomes a match score.

  3. We show you the cheaper bottle and the receipts

    Price side by side, what is missing, and a link to the study behind each claim.

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Every claim links to the study

If we say an ingredient works, there is a citation chip next to it. Click it and you land on the paper in our evidence library: title, authors, journal, study type and the finding in one line.

Questions

Are dupes really the same?

Sometimes very close, never identical. We compare the ingredient lists and score the overlap in key actives, their concentration where known, and the vehicle. Every match score shows what is shared and what is missing.

How do you pick them?

We start from the brand ingredient list, identify the active ingredients doing the work, then search for cheaper products that contain the same actives at comparable levels. The scoring method is public on the methodology page.

Do you earn commission?

Yes. Buy links to Amazon are affiliate links and we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The ranking does not depend on commission: scores come from the formulas.

Is this medical advice?

No. This is general information about cosmetic products. Talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions, pregnancy, or prescription treatments.

How often is the data updated?

Prices and formulas change, so we re-check on a regular schedule and show the date of the last check on product pages and the finder. Always confirm the price and ingredient list on the seller page before buying.

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