Dupes for aPAD
by Geek & Gorgeous · Serum
31 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.
Dupe #1
The Derma Co
10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA69% match
70% Attribute Match · 58% Ingredient Match
They share 8 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 849.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #2
The Inkey List
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness Relief69% match
71% Attribute Match · 58% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #3
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 25).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #4
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 14).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: EUR 12.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #5
They share 9 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 649.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #6
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 13).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #7
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)66% match
92% Attribute Match · 45% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 8.01 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #8
Alpha-H
Vitamin C Serum with 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid65% match
74% Attribute Match · 51% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 20).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #9
They share 8 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 24).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 17.91 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #10
Mamaearth
Skin Correct Face Serum for Acne Marks & Scars65% match
70% Attribute Match · 51% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 349.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #11
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 19).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #12
Mamaearth
Rosehip Face Serum with Rosehip & Gotu Kola for Glowing Skin64% match
70% Attribute Match · 49% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 16).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #13
The Derma Co
2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Active Acne64% match
78% Attribute Match · 46% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 15).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #14
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 360.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #15
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 40).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 17.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #16
Kiehl's
Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid63% match
83% Attribute Match · 44% Ingredient Match
They share 4 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 7).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 3200.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #17
The Derma Co
Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid & 5% Niacinamide63% match
60% Attribute Match · 52% Ingredient Match
They share 8 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 26).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #18
Foxtale
10% Vitamin C-Glutathione Advanced Brightening Serum62% match
75% Attribute Match · 46% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 249.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #19
Plum
2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Acne-Prone Skin62% match
63% Attribute Match · 50% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 20).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 225.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #20
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 24).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 13.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #21
They share 5 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 361.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #22
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 26).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #23
Dot & Key
10% Vitamin C + E Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide62% match
67% Attribute Match · 48% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 31).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 695.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #24
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 18).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 13.05 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #25
Pilgrim
15% Vitamin C Face Serum For Advanced Brightness61% match
67% Attribute Match · 47% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 25).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 595.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #26
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 24.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #27
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)61% match
86% Attribute Match · 39% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 23).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 8.91 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #28
Kiehl's
Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 5.0% Niacinamide61% match
53% Attribute Match · 51% Ingredient Match
They share 4 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 10).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Fungal-acne-safe
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 3200.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #29
The Derma Co
5% Niacinamide Daily Face Serum with Alpha Arbutin & Multivitamin61% match
60% Attribute Match · 48% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 26).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #30
They share 8 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 26).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 8.10 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #31
The Derma Co
10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid60% match
67% Attribute Match · 45% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 11 ingredients (the dupe lists 24).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
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