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1 oz Retinol Complex 0.5% Dupes

The closest dupe for 1 oz Retinol Complex 0.5% is Paula's choice Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum Full size, an 89% match: it shares all 5 key ingredients (including Retinol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride and Cyclopentasiloxane).

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

1 oz Retinol Complex 0.5%

Retinol Complex 0.5%

Medium irritancy Score: 87/100

What it is: Serum with 5 key ingredients, including retinoids
Hero ingredients: Retinol
Works for: Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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Top dupes for 1 oz Retinol Complex 0.5%

Paula's choice Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum Full size

Paula's choice

Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum Full size

89%

High match

Medium irritancy

4/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

62%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethiconol Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer
Unlike the original, it hasPhenyl trimethicone Squalane Tocotrienols

Buy at Dermstore$45.00 $59.00as of 10/28 12:59 GMT

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Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Serum

Kate Somerville

Quench Hydrating Serum

88%

High match

Medium irritancy

4/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

75%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethiconol Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer
Unlike the original, it hasEthylhexyl cocoate Phenyl trimethicone Wheat germ oil

Buy at SpaceNK US$30.98 Amazon

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Freeze 24-7 Skin Blizzard Intensive Hydrating Facial Serum

Freeze 24-7

Skin Blizzard Intensive Hydrating Facial Serum

88%

High match

Medium irritancy

4/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

75%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethiconol Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer
Unlike the original, it hasEthylhexyl cocoate Phenyl trimethicone Vitis vinifera seed oil

See Freeze 24-7 Skin Blizzard Intensive Hydrating Facial Serum dupes View full product details

Dr. Denese Triple Strength Peptide Super Drops

Dr. Denese

Triple Strength Peptide Super Drops

85%

High match

Medium irritancy

4/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

62%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCaprylic/capric triglyceride
Unlike the original, it hasHydroxypinacolone retinoate Palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Buy on Amazon$54.00 · as of 10/30 06:22 GMT

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Riversol New: Retinol Treatment

Riversol

New: Retinol Treatment

84%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

62%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasButyrospermum parkii butter Hydrolyzed yeast extract Cetearyl alcohol

Buy at Riversol$68.00 Amazon

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Sothys Cosmeceutique RX Retinol Dermobooster

Sothys

Cosmeceutique RX Retinol Dermobooster

83%

High match

Medium irritancy

4/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

62%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasJojoba oil Sunflower seed oil Butyrospermum parkii butter

See Sothys Cosmeceutique RX Retinol Dermobooster dupes View full product details

IOPE Retinol Expert 0.3%

IOPE

Retinol Expert 0.3%

82%

High match

Medium irritancy Sponsored

2/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasPanthenol Acetyl tetrapeptide-11 Glycine soja oil

Buy at Soko Glam$120.00 Amazon

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No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate

No7

Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate

82%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Dimethiconol Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer
Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamide Panthenol Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester

Buy at No7 US$42.99 Amazon

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Jan Marini Age Intervention Retinol Plus

Jan Marini

Age Intervention Retinol Plus

82%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

50%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl oligopeptide Carthamus tinctorius seed oil

Buy at Bluemercury$95.00 $107.61as of 10/27 16:04 GMT

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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Retinol Night Serum 90 Capsules

Elizabeth Arden

Ceramide Retinol Night Serum 90 Capsules

82%

High match

Medium irritancy

4/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

50%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCaprylic/capric triglyceride
Unlike the original, it hasPhytosphingosine Ceramide ns Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

See Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Retinol Night Serum 90 Capsules dupes View full product details

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

CeraVe

Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

81%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

62%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasCeramide np Ceramide ap Ceramide eop

Buy at Ulta$24.99 $20.44as of 10/28 12:10 GMT

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NUTRISHE Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum X Danang Wisnu

NUTRISHE

Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum X Danang Wisnu

80%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

50%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamide Panthenol Centella asiatica extract

See NUTRISHE Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum X Danang Wisnu dupes View full product details

Cyrène Skincare Retical Retinol 0.05 Serum

Cyrène Skincare

Retical Retinol 0.05 Serum

80%

High match

Medium irritancy

2/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

50%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasSodium hyaluronate Glycerin Cetearyl alcohol

See Cyrène Skincare Retical Retinol 0.05 Serum dupes View full product details

RoC Skincare Retinol Correxion Night Serum 30 Capsules

RoC Skincare

Retinol Correxion Night Serum 30 Capsules

80%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethiconol
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Unlike the original, it hasCeramide np Ethylhexyl cocoate Glycine soja oil

Buy on Amazon$12.99 · as of 10/29 09:35 GMT

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Ecooking Vitamin A Serum in Capsules

Ecooking

Vitamin A Serum in Capsules

80%

High match

Medium irritancy

1/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Unlike the original, it hasDimethylmethoxy chromanolceramides

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Medik8 Retinol 10TR Serum

Medik8

Retinol 10TR Serum

80%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasCarthamus tinctorius seed oil

See Medik8 Retinol 10TR Serum dupes View full product details

Dr. Loretta Concentrated Firming Serum

Dr. Loretta

Concentrated Firming Serum

80%

High match

Medium irritancy

3/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethiconol
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasDimethicone crosspolymer Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Unlike the original, it hasEthylhexyl cocoate Glycine soja oil Phospholipids

Buy at Dermstore$80.00 $80.00as of 10/26 16:20 GMT

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COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil

COSRX

The Retinol 0.5 Oil

78%

High match

Medium irritancy

2/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasSqualane Glycine soja oil Tocotrienols

Buy at Yesstyle$18.90 $16.45as of 10/26 18:20 GMT

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First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate

First Aid Beauty

Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate

78%

High match

Medium irritancy

2/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it hasColloidal oatmeal Ceramide np Acetyl hexapeptide-8

See First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate dupes View full product details

M-61 ProSmooth Retinol Serum

M-61

ProSmooth Retinol Serum

78%

High match

Medium irritancy

2/5

key actives shared

1/1

hero shared

38%

of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Both are serums.
Same hero ingredients:Retinol
Both contain:Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Both contain retinoids.
Both work for:Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone
The original also hasCyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone crosspolymer Dimethiconol
Unlike the original, it has3-glyceryl ascorbate Pyrus malus fruit extract Polyglycerin-3

Buy at Bluemercury$96.00 Amazon

See M-61 ProSmooth Retinol Serum dupes View full product details

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About Match %

70%+ - High match

40-69% - Medium match

<40% - Low match

Note: Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A close match doesn't guarantee the same feel.