Dupes for Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

by CeraVe · Serum

9 products come close enough to call a dupe, best match first.

How the match is scored

A dupe is always the same kind of product — a serum is only compared with serums. Within that, two things are scored and blended.

Ingredient Match compares the two ingredient lists. Lists are ordered by concentration, so an ingredient near the top counts for more than one near the bottom; a dupe has to cover what matters most in the original. It weighs most of all.

Attribute Match compares what the two products are for: the benefits their ingredients are known for, such as hydrating or acne fighting. Those benefits come from the ingredients, not from tests of either product.

Only products scoring 60% or more are listed, at most 50. A match is about the formula on the label: it can't see concentrations the label doesn't print, texture, or how a product feels on your skin.

  1. Dupe #1

    Resurfacing Retinol Serum

    CeraVe

    Resurfacing Retinol Serum

    72% match

    93% Attribute Match · 54% Ingredient Match

    They share 21 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 33).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Exfoliating
    • Anti-Pollution
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  2. Dupe #2

    Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum

    CeraVe

    Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum

    68% match

    90% Attribute Match · 49% Ingredient Match

    They share 19 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 46).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Exfoliating
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution
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  3. Dupe #3

    Menopause Skincare Instant Radiance Serum

    No7

    Menopause Skincare Instant Radiance Serum

    64% match

    94% Attribute Match · 41% Ingredient Match

    They share 17 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 52).

    Both are

    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Exfoliating
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: USD 42.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  4. Dupe #4

    Retinol & Peptide Serum for Anti-aging

    Deconstruct

    Retinol & Peptide Serum for Anti-aging

    61% match

    79% Attribute Match · 42% Ingredient Match

    They share 12 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Dark Spots
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  5. Dupe #5

    Repairing Serum

    Paula's Choice

    Repairing Serum

    61% match

    86% Attribute Match · 40% Ingredient Match

    They share 14 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 39).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  6. Dupe #6

    Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate

    No7

    Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate

    61% match

    90% Attribute Match · 38% Ingredient Match

    They share 11 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 30).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: USD 42.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  7. Dupe #7

    Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum

    Isntree

    Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum

    61% match

    93% Attribute Match · 36% Ingredient Match

    They share 13 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 42).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution
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  8. Dupe #8

    Hydro Cera-nol Serum

    Biodance

    Hydro Cera-nol Serum

    60% match

    97% Attribute Match · 34% Ingredient Match

    They share 15 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 46).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Exfoliating
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution
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  9. Dupe #9

    The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster

    Celimax

    The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster

    60% match

    97% Attribute Match · 34% Ingredient Match

    They share 11 of this product's 37 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).

    Both are

    • Fragrance-free
    • EU-allergen-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Reef-safe

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Exfoliating
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: USD 21.60 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

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