Dupes for Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum
by Minimalist · Serum
21 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
They share 15 of this product's 25 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
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 584.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #2
The Derma Co
Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid & 5% Niacinamide72% match
82% Attribute Match · 59% Ingredient Match
They share 14 of this product's 25 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
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- 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 #3
The Derma Co
2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum for Active Acne72% match
80% Attribute Match · 59% Ingredient Match
They share 13 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).
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
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #4
They share 14 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 23).
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
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 539.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #5
They share 12 of this product's 25 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
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 224.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #6
They share 13 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 22).
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
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 285.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #7
The Derma Co
Pore Minimizing Face Serum with 4% Niacinamide64% match
89% Attribute Match · 44% Ingredient Match
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 16).
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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #8
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum64% match
97% Attribute Match · 40% Ingredient Match
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 36).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 90.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #9
They share 11 of this product's 25 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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- 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 #10
They share 13 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 19).
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
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 494.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #11
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 42).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #12
Mamaearth
Tea Tree Face Serum for Acne and Pimples63% match
93% Attribute Match · 40% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 13).
Both are
- 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
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #13
The Derma Co
Skin Renew Hyperpigmentation Peptide Serum63% match
87% Attribute Match · 42% Ingredient Match
They share 13 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 40).
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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 1599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #14
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 40).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-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
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 15.30 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #15
Skintific
12% AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution Serum61% match
93% Attribute Match · 37% Ingredient Match
They share 9 of this product's 25 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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: AUD 32.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #16
The Derma Co
5% Vitamin C Daily Face Serum with Ferulic Acid & Multivitamin61% match
89% Attribute Match · 38% Ingredient Match
They share 8 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 23).
Both are
- Fragrance-free
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #17
The Derma Co
10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA61% match
89% Attribute Match · 38% Ingredient Match
They share 8 of this product's 25 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
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Redness Reducing
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 849.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #18
SkinCeuticals
Cell Cycle Catalyst™ Anti-Aging Serum61% match
88% Attribute Match · 38% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 13).
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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 120.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #19
Medicube
21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum61% match
96% Attribute Match · 35% Ingredient Match
They share 9 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 36).
Both are
- EU-allergen-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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #20
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #21
The Derma Co
10% Vitamin C Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid60% match
90% Attribute Match · 37% Ingredient Match
They share 7 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 22).
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
- Anti-Aging
- Smoothing
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 699.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
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