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Each pair below shares the same key active ingredient as the premium version at a fraction of the price. No clinical claims, no promises. Just the same molecule, less markup.

27 pairs across 13 categories. Prices are approximate.

SerumSave $166 (91%)

PremiumSkinCeuticalsC E Ferulic$182

Budget pickCos De BahaVitamin C Serum$16

Same active:Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

SerumSave $64 (80%)

PremiumDrunk ElephantC-Firma Fresh Day Serum$80

Budget pickNaturiumVitamin C Complex Face Serum$16

Same active:Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

SerumSave $26 (54%)

PremiumOle HenriksenBanana Bright Vitamin C Serum$48

Budget pickCOSRXPure Vitamin C 23% Serum$22

Same active:Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

SerumSave $30 (77%)

PremiumGlow RecipePlum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum$39

Budget pickThe Inkey ListHyaluronic Acid Serum$9

Same active:Hyaluronic acid

SerumSave $90 (82%)

PremiumSkinCeuticalsHyaluronic Acid Intensifier$110

Budget pickNaturiumQuadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%$20

Same active:Hyaluronic acid

SerumSave $40 (82%)

PremiumDrunk ElephantB-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum$49

Budget pickThe OrdinaryHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5$9

Same active:Hyaluronic acid + panthenol

SerumSave $29 (83%)

PremiumGlow RecipeWatermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops$35

Budget pickThe OrdinaryNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%$6

Same active:Niacinamide 10%

SerumSave $26 (74%)

PremiumGlow RecipeWatermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops$35

Budget pickThe Inkey List10% Niacinamide Serum$9

Same active:Niacinamide 10%

SerumSave $98 (89%)

PremiumSkinCeuticalsDiscoloration Defense$110

Budget pickGood MoleculesDiscoloration Correcting Serum$12

Same active:Tranexamic acid + niacinamide

SerumSave $81 (90%)

PremiumSunday RileyA+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum$90

Budget pickThe OrdinaryRetinol 0.5% in Squalane$9

Same active:Retinol

SerumSave $71 (79%)

PremiumMuradRetinol Youth Renewal Serum$90

Budget pickCOSRXRetinol 0.1% Cream$19

Same active:Retinol

ExfoliantSave $70 (88%)

PremiumDrunk ElephantT.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial$80

Budget pickThe OrdinaryAHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution$10

Same active:Glycolic acid + lactic acid + salicylic acid

ExfoliantSave $109 (89%)

PremiumSunday RileyGood Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment$122

Budget pickThe OrdinaryGlycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution$13

Same active:Glycolic acid (AHA)

ExfoliantSave $14 (41%)

PremiumGlow RecipeStrawberry Smooth AHA + BHA Salicylic Acid Serum$34

Budget pickNaturiumBHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%$20

Same active:Salicylic acid (BHA)

ExfoliantSave $9 (26%)

PremiumPaula's ChoiceSkin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant$34

Budget pickCOSRXBHA Blackhead Power Liquid$25

Same active:Salicylic acid (BHA)

SerumSave $44 (64%)

PremiumCliniqueSmart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum$69

Budget pickThe OrdinaryMatrixyl 10% + HA$25

Same active:Matrixyl peptides

MoisturizerSave $46 (68%)

PremiumDrunk ElephantProtini Polypeptide Cream$68

Budget pickNaturiumMulti-Peptide Moisturizer$22

Same active:Matrixyl peptides

MoisturizerSave $32 (67%)

PremiumDr. Jart+Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream$48

Budget pickByomaMoisturizing Rich Cream$16

Same active:Ceramides

MoisturizerSave $44 (73%)

PremiumDrunk ElephantLala Retro Whipped Cream$60

Budget pickCOSRXThe Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer$16

Same active:Ceramides

MoisturizerSave $125 (88%)

PremiumSkinCeuticalsTriple Lipid Restore 2:4:2$142

Budget pickIlliyoonCeramide Ato Concentrate Cream$17

Same active:Ceramides

MoisturizerSave $54 (75%)

PremiumTatchaThe Dewy Skin Cream$72

Budget pickCOSRXHyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream$18

Same active:Hyaluronic acid

MoisturizerSave $32 (62%)

PremiumPeter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream$52

Budget pickTorridenDIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream$20

Same active:Hyaluronic acid

CleanserSave $18 (47%)

PremiumTatchaThe Rice Wash$38

Budget pickKraveBeautyMatcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser$20

Same active:Hydrating, barrier-safe formula

CleanserSave $19 (56%)

PremiumGlow RecipeBlueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser$34

Budget pickCOSRXLow pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser$15

Same active:Salicylic acid (BHA)

SerumSave $170 (87%)

PremiumSK-IIFacial Treatment Essence$195

Budget pickCOSRXAdvanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence$25

Same active:Galactomyces ferment

SerumSave $56 (78%)

PremiumOriginsMega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum$72

Budget pickCOSRXPure Fit Cica Cream$16

Same active:Centella asiatica

SerumSave $85 (81%)

PremiumSulwhasooFirst Care Activating Serum$105

Budget pickSome By MiSnail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum$20

Same active:Panax ginseng + centella

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