97%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
Formation. Niacinamide Serum Dupes
The closest dupe for Formation. Niacinamide Serum is Me Superdrug Me Nicainamide, a 97% match: it shares both key ingredients (Niacinamide and Zinc gluconate).
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.
Formation.
Niacinamide Serum
Low irritancy
- What it is
- Serum with 2 key ingredients, including niacinamide
- Hero ingredients
- Niacinamide
- Works for
- Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
20 alternatives found · Best match: 97% (High)
Top dupes for Formation. Niacinamide Serum
94%
High match
Low irritancy Sponsored
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain:Zinc gluconate
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- Unlike the original, it hasSodium hyaluronate
- It also works for:Moisturizing
Versed Skin
Just Breathe Clarifying Serum
92%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
33%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Evens skin toneAnti-blemish
- Unlike the original, it hasSalicylic acid
- It also works for:Exfoliation
The Purest Solutions
Vitamin B Complex Serum
90%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasPanthenolFerulic acidSodium pca
- It also works for:Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
89%
High match
Low irritancy
2/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
33%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain:Zinc gluconate
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- Unlike the original, it hasSodium hyaluronate
- It also works for:Moisturizing
Votary
Vitamin C Glow Serum
89%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
56%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAlpha-arbutinSodium hyaluronateGlycerin
- It also works for:Moisturizing
Dr. Idriss
Major Fade Hyper Serum
89%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
56%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAlpha-arbutinCaprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
Paula's choice
Niacinamide 20% Treatment
89%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
56%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAcetyl glucosamineAscorbyl glucosideCamellia japonica flower extract
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
89%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
56%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasZinc pcaTamarindus indica seed gum
- It also works for:Moisturizing
Dr Sam's
Flawless Brightly Pro Serum
89%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
56%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAzelaic acidBakuchiolDipotassium glycyrrhizate
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
PillowtalkDerm
Major Fade Hyper Serum
89%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
56%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAlpha-arbutinCaprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
REVOLUTION SKINCARE
Hylaboost Quadruple Hyaluronic Serum
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
67%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasPanthenolBetaineGlucose
- It also works for:Moisturizing
Ere Perez
White Tea Phyto-Retinol Elixir
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasPanthenolBakuchiolPantolactone
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
Mecca Cosmetica
Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Serum
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasSaccharide isomerateSodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
HydroPeptide
Firma-Bright 20% Vitamin C Booster
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAcetyl hexapeptide-8Sodium ascorbyl phosphateErythritol
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasZinc pcaGlycerin
- It also works for:Moisturizing
Sinoz
Anti-Dark Spot Serum
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasPanthenolAlpha-arbutinPeg-12 dimethicone
- It also works for:Moisturizing
colibri skincare
Antioxidant Serum
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasAscorbyl glucosideTricaprylinPropylheptyl caprylate
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
PCA SKIN
Resveratrol Restorative Complex
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasHexylresorcinolResveratrolSodium hyaluronate
- It also works for:Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
88%
High match
Low irritancy
1/2
key actives shared
1/1
hero shared
44%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are serums.
- Same hero ingredients:Niacinamide
- Both contain niacinamide.
- Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
- The original also hasZinc gluconate
- Unlike the original, it hasBakuchiolCaprylic/capric triglyceridePentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate
- It also works for:MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
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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.