Welcome to our breakdown of the 25 best Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum dupes and alternatives.
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Our Roundup
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Nano Recipe's D-Panthenol Concentrate is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 56% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Mixsoon's Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 53% overall match!
- Nano Recipe D-Panthenol Concentrate 1
- CHOSEN Retinolite Serum 2
- The Potions Retinol Serum 3
- Luxe Organix Clinical Pro Retinol Radiance Serum 4
- Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Age Limit 0,5% Retinol + NMF Serum 5
- Jennifer Baron, M.D. Concentrated Retinol Rx Serum (Anti-Aging & Acne Treatment) 6
- Endocare Expert Drops Pigment Balance Serum 7
- Celdyque PDRN 25% Concentrate Skincare Booster 8
- Mizon Phyto Plump Collagen Serum 9
- Open Formula Collagen Peptide Serum 10
- TheActives Tranexamic Acid 3% + Butylresorcinol 0,1% 11
- Clear Skincare Restoring Serum 12
- Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum 13
- Endota Organics Strengthening B Serum 14
- feelxo: Glacier Niacinamide 5% Serum 15
- Tahnyc Healix B Intensive Restoring Treatment 16
- Skincyclopedia 10% Hyaluronic Acid Complex + Vitamin B5 Face Serum 17
- Organic Lab Pro Peptide Serum 18
- Cosmed Renewing Serum With 0.5% Retinol And Peptide 19
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 20
- Nano Recipe Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 20% 21
- My iN.gredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum 22
- Prreti Pure Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum 23
- Tia’m Hyaluronic Water Plumping Serum 24
- Cos De BAHA Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1% Powder Solution Serum 25
Overview
What it is
Serum with 10 ingredients that contains retinoid
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Nano Recipe D-Panthenol Concentrate
67% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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CHOSEN Retinolite Serum
63% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
61% match
with the ingredients and function of The Potions Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Luxe Organix Clinical Pro Retinol Radiance Serum
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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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Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Age Limit 0,5% Retinol + NMF Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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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Jennifer Baron, M.D. Concentrated Retinol Rx Serum (Anti-Aging & Acne Treatment)
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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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Endocare Expert Drops Pigment Balance Serum
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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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Celdyque PDRN 25% Concentrate Skincare Booster
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Mizon Phyto Plump Collagen Serum
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Open Formula Collagen Peptide Serum
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 2 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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TheActives Tranexamic Acid 3% + Butylresorcinol 0,1%
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Clear Skincare Restoring Serum
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Skincyclopedia 5% AHA & PHA Charcoal Mild Peeling Face Serum
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Endota Organics Strengthening B Serum
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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 and dark spots.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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feelxo: Glacier Niacinamide 5% Serum
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Tahnyc Healix B Intensive Restoring Treatment
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Skincyclopedia 10% Hyaluronic Acid Complex + Vitamin B5 Face Serum
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Organic Lab Pro Peptide Serum
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Cosmed Renewing Serum With 0.5% Retinol And Peptide
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain retinoid. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, 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.
Learn more about this dupe
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Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 2 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Nano Recipe Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 20%
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both serums that contain. They've got a total of 2 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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My iN.gredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Prreti Pure Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan serums that contain. They've got a total of 2 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Tia’m Hyaluronic Water Plumping Serum
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 3 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, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Cos De BAHA Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1% Powder Solution Serum
51% match
with the ingredients and function of Skin Functional 0.5% Retinol Serum
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free serums that contain. They've got a total of 2 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
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