Dupes for Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid Lift & Firm Serum

by Pilgrim · Serum

10 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

    Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin Skin Clarifying Serum

    Pilgrim

    Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin Skin Clarifying Serum

    75% match

    83% Attribute Match · 65% Ingredient Match

    They share 16 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 31).

    Both are

    • EU-allergen-free
    • Alcohol-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Silicone-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Fungal-acne-safe
    • Oil-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-free

    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 428.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  2. Dupe #2

    Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

    Pilgrim

    Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

    71% match

    86% Attribute Match · 56% Ingredient Match

    They share 12 of this product's 23 ingredients.

    Both are

    • EU-allergen-free
    • Alcohol-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Silicone-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Fungal-acne-safe
    • Oil-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-free

    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 305.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  3. Dupe #3

    24K Gold Serum

    Pilgrim

    24K Gold Serum

    69% match

    86% Attribute Match · 52% Ingredient Match

    They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients.

    Both are

    • EU-allergen-free
    • Alcohol-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Silicone-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Fungal-acne-safe
    • Oil-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-free

    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 452.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  4. Dupe #4

    15% Vitamin C Face Serum For Advanced Brightness

    Pilgrim

    15% Vitamin C Face Serum For Advanced Brightness

    67% match

    86% Attribute Match · 50% Ingredient Match

    They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 25).

    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
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 595.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

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  5. Dupe #5

    2% Salicylic Acid Anti-Acne Face Serum

    Pilgrim

    2% Salicylic Acid Anti-Acne Face Serum

    64% match

    89% Attribute Match · 43% Ingredient Match

    They share 12 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 34).

    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
    • Anti-Aging
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 400.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  6. Dupe #6

    10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

    Pilgrim

    10% Niacinamide Face Serum With 1% Zinc PCA

    64% match

    86% Attribute Match · 44% Ingredient Match

    They share 9 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 20).

    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
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

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  7. Dupe #7

    2% Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Super Serum

    Pilgrim

    2% Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Super Serum

    64% match

    64% Attribute Match · 52% Ingredient Match

    They share 10 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 17).

    Both are

    • EU-allergen-free
    • Alcohol-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Silicone-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Fungal-acne-safe
    • Oil-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Reduces Irritation
    • Redness Reducing
    • Smoothing
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 361.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  8. Dupe #8

    Red Vine Face Serum for Anti-Ageing!

    Pilgrim

    Red Vine Face Serum for Anti-Ageing!

    64% match

    79% Attribute Match · 46% Ingredient Match

    They share 10 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).

    Both are

    • EU-allergen-free
    • Alcohol-free
    • Paraben-free
    • Silicone-free
    • Sulfate-free
    • Fungal-acne-safe
    • Oil-free
    • Reef-safe
    • Vegan
    • Cruelty-free

    Both are likely good for

    • Hydrating
    • Barrier Repair
    • Reduces Irritation
    • Redness Reducing
    • Smoothing
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 360.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

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  9. Dupe #9

    0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum

    Foxtale

    0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum

    62% match

    93% Attribute Match · 39% Ingredient Match

    They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 33).

    Both are

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

    Both are likely good for

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

    Brand price: INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

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  10. Dupe #10

    10% Vitamin C Face Serum Roll-On

    Pilgrim

    10% Vitamin C Face Serum Roll-On

    60% match

    86% Attribute Match · 38% Ingredient Match

    They share 11 of this product's 23 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).

    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
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Antioxidant
    • Anti-Pollution

    Brand price: INR 695.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

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