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Our Roundup
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HoliFrog's Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 47% ingredient match!
Our community frequently compares this product with The INKEY List's 1% Retinol Serum. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 54% overall match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Biossance's Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 49% overall match!
- HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 1
- Sorella Apothecary Lemon Lightening Serum 2
- Olehenriksen Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum 3
- Biossance Squalane + Retinol Night Serum 4
- Sorella Apothecary Pomegranate Acai Antioxidant Serum 5
- Peach & Lily Retinal for All Renewing Serum 6
- TRUology C-Boost Intense Defense Serum 7
- Balance Active Formula Retinol + Hyaluronic Double Booster 8
- cyrene Diamond Retinal 1 + Ceramide 9
- Cos De BAHA RT Retinol Tranexamic Serum 10
- Jack Black Brightening Booster Vitamin C Serum 11
- Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 20 0.2% Retinal Serum 12
- Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex 13
- Mantle The Wow Serum 14
- The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum 15
- Glytone Age-Defying C+ Advanced Antioxidant Serum 16
- Sorella Apothecary Resurfacing Elixir 17
- Indy Beauty Vitamin C+E & Ferulic Acid Serum 18
- BeautyBio Brightening Booster 19
- Dermalactives Perfecting Face Serum 20
- Dr. Lewinns Retinol + Beauactive Series Renew Serum 21
- Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Defense Serum 22
- onekind Glow Getter Radiant C Serum 23
- Max Factor X Miracle Pure Vitamin C Skin-Illuminating Serum 24
- Hickap Glow Serum Hyaluronic Acid 25
- Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Serum 26
- Boots Glow Dewy Facial Serum 27
- Doctor Rogers RESTORE® Day Preventive Treatment 28
- Radiate Joy Skincare Baobab Anti Aging Face Serum 29
- Biossance Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum 30
- Pem Delian The Pioneer 31
Overview
What it is
Serum with 43 ingredients that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 15 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Medik8 Crystal Retinal
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Sorella Apothecary Lemon Lightening Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 15 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Medik8 Crystal Retinal
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Olehenriksen Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Biossance Squalane + Retinol Night Serum
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Sorella Apothecary Pomegranate Acai Antioxidant Serum
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Peach & Lily Retinal for All Renewing Serum
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 17 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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TRUology C-Boost Intense Defense Serum
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Balance Active Formula Retinol + Hyaluronic Double Booster
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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cyrene Diamond Retinal 1 + Ceramide
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Cos De BAHA RT Retinol Tranexamic Serum
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain common allergens.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Jack Black Brightening Booster Vitamin C Serum
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 20 0.2% Retinal Serum
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Truth & Beauty Smart Ageing Complex
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 14 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Mantle The Wow Serum
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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The INKEY List 1% Retinol Serum
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Glytone Age-Defying C+ Advanced Antioxidant Serum
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Sorella Apothecary Resurfacing Elixir
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Indy Beauty Vitamin C+E & Ferulic Acid Serum
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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BeautyBio Brightening Booster
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Dermalactives Perfecting Face Serum
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Dr. Lewinns Retinol + Beauactive Series Renew Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Defense Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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onekind Glow Getter Radiant C Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Max Factor X Miracle Pure Vitamin C Skin-Illuminating Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Hickap Glow Serum Hyaluronic Acid
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
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Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Serum
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain oils.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Boots Glow Dewy Facial Serum
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Doctor Rogers RESTORE® Day Preventive Treatment
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Radiate Joy Skincare Baobab Anti Aging Face Serum
50% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Biossance Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
49% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Pem Delian The Pioneer
49% match
with the ingredients and function of Medik8 Crystal Retinal
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid and Vitamin E. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances and oils.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture.
Both products are also reef safe.
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