Merci Handy
Facial Cleansing Gel
87%
High match
Medium irritancy
32%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamide
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
Kiehl's Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser Dupes
The closest dupe for Kiehl's Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser is Merci Handy Facial Cleansing Gel, an 87% match: it shares 4 of the original's 7 key ingredients (including Salicylic acid, Glycerin and Coco-glucoside).
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.
Kiehl's
Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser
High irritancy Score: 33/100
- What it is
- Cleanser with 7 key ingredients, including salicylic acid
21 alternatives found · Best match: 87% (High)
Top dupes for Kiehl's Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser
ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam
86%
High match
Medium irritancy
23%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasgreen tea
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
85%
High match
Medium irritancy
32%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasLactobionic acidMandelic acidvitamin C
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
85%
High match
Medium irritancy
39%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasCapryloyl salicylic acid
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
Colleen Rothschild Beauty
Purifying Cleanser
85%
High match
Medium irritancy
19%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasniacinamide
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
L'Oréal Paris
Daily Foaming Gel Cleanser
84%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
84%
High match
Low irritancy
23%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamide
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
84%
High match
Medium irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasGlycolic acidPHAsAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Clearasil
Ultra Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash
84%
High match
Medium irritancy
26%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
84%
High match
Medium irritancy
26%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
Kate Somerville
EradiKate™ Clarifying Blemish Gel Cleanser
83%
High match
Medium irritancy
39%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- The original also hassalicylic acid
- Unlike the original, it hasSulfur
- It also works for:Anti-blemish
82%
High match
High irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasMandelic acidPHAsAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
DECLEOR
Rosemary Cleansing Gel
82%
High match
High irritancy
39%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasZinc pca
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
82%
High match
High irritancy
32%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
The INKEY List CA
Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser
82%
High match
Low irritancy
32%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasZinc pca
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
82%
High match
Medium irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasniacinamidegreen tea
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
82%
High match
Medium irritancy
26%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasGlycolic acidAHAs
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Deep Purifying Micro-Peeling Gel
82%
High match
Medium irritancy
26%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasCapryloyl salicylic acid
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Peter Thomas Roth
Irish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel
81%
High match
Medium irritancy
23%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
81%
High match
Medium irritancy
23%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasGlycolic acidAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Meishoku Brilliant Colors
Skin Soap
78%
High match
Medium irritancy Sponsored
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
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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.