Dupes for Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide
by La Roche-Posay · Serum
19 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
La Roche-Posay
Mela B3 Double Dose Discoloration Treatment with Melasyl™76% match
97% Attribute Match · 61% Ingredient Match
They share 22 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 34).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 54.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #2
SkinCeuticals
Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan76% match
77% Attribute Match · 68% Ingredient Match
They share 21 of this product's 32 ingredients.
Both are
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 120.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #3
They share 16 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 22).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #4
They share 14 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 36).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 39.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #5
They share 17 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 46).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #6
They share 12 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 33).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #7
They share 13 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 29).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 44.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #8
La Roche-Posay
Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum with Hyaluronic Acid64% match
86% Attribute Match · 44% Ingredient Match
They share 15 of this product's 32 ingredients.
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Dark Spots
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #9
They share 11 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 30).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: GBP 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #10
They share 10 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 18).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #11
They share 11 of this product's 32 ingredients.
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 649.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #12
They share 12 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 27).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #13
They share 7 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 13).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- 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 12 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 33).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #15
The Derma Co
Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid & 5% Niacinamide61% match
86% Attribute Match · 40% Ingredient Match
They share 11 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 26).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #16
Mamaearth
Skin Correct Face Serum for Acne Marks & Scars61% match
93% Attribute Match · 36% Ingredient Match
They share 8 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 349.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #17
SkinCeuticals
Antioxidant Resveratrol B E Nighttime Serum61% match
93% Attribute Match · 36% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 14).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 175.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #18
Mamaearth
Rosehip Face Serum with Rosehip & Gotu Kola for Glowing Skin61% match
93% Attribute Match · 36% Ingredient Match
They share 8 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 16).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #19
Kiehl's
Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 5.0% Niacinamide60% match
89% Attribute Match · 37% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 32 ingredients (the dupe lists 10).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 3200.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
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