Paula's choice
CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Cleanser
83%
High match
Low irritancy
38%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
L'Oréal Paris Exfoliate & Refine Pure-Clay Cleanser Dupes
The closest dupe for L'Oréal Paris Exfoliate & Refine Pure-Clay Cleanser is Paula's choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Acne Cleanser, an 83% match: it shares 4 of the original's 9 key ingredients (including Salicylic acid, Glycerin and Sodium laureth sulfate).
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.
L'Oréal Paris
Exfoliate & Refine Pure-Clay Cleanser
Medium irritancy Score: 33/100
- What it is
- Cleanser with 9 key ingredients, including salicylic acid
21 alternatives found · Best match: 83% (High)
Top dupes for L'Oréal Paris Exfoliate & Refine Pure-Clay Cleanser
82%
High match
Low irritancy
24%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Prequel
TRAVEL GLEANSER + SA
82%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
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
Low irritancy
24%
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
82%
High match
Low irritancy
24%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Biodroga MD
Cleansing Fluid - NEW CLEAR +
82%
High match
Low irritancy
24%
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
FaceFacts
Ceramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser
81%
High match
Low irritancy
33%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideceramides
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
81%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideGluconolactonePHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Micro-Peeling Face and Body Cleansing Gel
80%
High match
Medium irritancy
38%
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
80%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasBetaine salicylateAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Community Sixty-Six
Detoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser
80%
High match
Low irritancy
24%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideGlycolic acidMandelic acid
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Low irritancy
24%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamidepeptides
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Peter Thomas Roth
Irish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel
79%
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 hasAHAs
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
79%
High match
Medium irritancy
48%
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
79%
High match
Medium irritancy
43%
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
Skinfix USA
Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser
79%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideAzelaic acidGlycolic acid
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
79%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasGlycolic acidvitamin CAHAs
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
Celeteque
Acne Cleansing Gel
79%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasGlycolic acidAHAsniacinamide
- It also works for:Anti-blemishExfoliation
79%
High match
Low irritancy
29%
of the original's ingredients
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideZinc pca
- It also works for:ExfoliationAnti-blemish
Merci Handy
Facial Cleansing Gel
78%
High match
Medium irritancy
38%
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
76%
High match
Medium irritancy Sponsored
Why it's a dupe
- Both are cleansers.
- Both contain salicylic acid.
- Unlike the original, it hasgreen tea
- 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.