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L-ascorbic acid is L-ascorbic acid whether it costs 160 EUR or 15 EUR. We compare formulas ingredient by ingredient and show you the smart alternative.

A
Expensive
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Both use L-ascorbic acid + vitamin E. SkinCeuticals adds the patented ferulic acid synergy. G&G replicates most of the formula at 1/10th the price.

C
Expensive
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La Mer uses mineral oil + petrolatum as its base, same as Nivea. CeraVe adds ceramides + niacinamide + HA that La Mer doesn't have. Science says CeraVe is the better formula.

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DE Framboos uses a multi-acid blend as a leave-on serum (87 EUR). TO AHA 30% is a weekly treatment (8 EUR). TO Glycolic Toner 7% is a daily toner (9 EUR). Different formats but same acid families.

B
Expensive
Cheaper dupes

Tatcha's main hydrating actives are squalane, HA, and glycerin, same as CeraVe. Add TO HA serum for the extra glow layer. Total: ~22 EUR vs Tatcha's 68 EUR.

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DE Protini's key actives are peptides, squalane, and HA. CeraVe PM provides ceramides + niacinamide at 14 EUR. Add TO HA for hydration. Similar barrier support at 1/3 the price.

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Both are lactic acid-based exfoliants. Good Genes adds licorice root and arnica for a more elegant formula. TO delivers the core active (lactic acid) at 1/10th the price.

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ANR's key actives are bifida ferment, HA, and peptide-32. TO Niacinamide gives you oil control + barrier support. TO HA gives hydration. Combined: ~13 EUR vs ANR's 80 EUR. Not identical but covers the main bases.

B
Expensive
Cheaper dupes

Magic Cream uses glycerin + shea butter + HA + rosehip oil as its active core. CeraVe delivers ceramides + niacinamide + HA. FAB adds colloidal oatmeal + squalane. Both score higher than CT at lower prices.

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Both are gel-cream hydrators with hyaluronic acid. Clinique is fragrance-free (better for sensitive skin). Neutrogena has fragrance but costs 60% less. For non-sensitive skin on a budget, Neutrogena delivers 80% of the experience.

Price doesn't make the formula

The beauty industry spends 20-30% of revenue on marketing and 2-5% on R&D. When a brand spends 6x more convincing you to buy than improving the product, the system is broken. SkinScore looks at molecules, not price tags.

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