The Ordinary products, each paired with its closest active-matched alternative. We match within the same category on shared hero actives, then favour cheaper options. Tap any pair to see the full breakdown.
The Ordinary products & their dupes
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA · 70% overlap
Amino Acids + B5
Closest dupe: The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum · 70% overlap
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Closest dupe: Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail Mucin · 66% overlap
Argireline Solution 10%
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum · 70% overlap
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Closest dupe: CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum (10% Pure) · 70% overlap
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Closest dupe: Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% · 70% overlap
Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum
Closest dupe: Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail Mucin · 66% overlap
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum (Caffeine Solution) · 66% overlap
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution
Closest dupe: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 64% overlap
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Closest dupe: The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum · 70% overlap
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Closest dupe: Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream · 70% overlap
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Closest dupe: The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum · 99% overlap
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Closest dupe: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 70% overlap
Marine Hyaluronics
Closest dupe: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum · 70% overlap
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum (Caffeine Solution)
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG · 66% overlap
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Closest dupe: Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream · 77% overlap
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Closest dupe: Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide · 99% overlap
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Closest dupe: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil · 77% overlap
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Closest dupe: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 66% overlap
Common questions
What are the best The Ordinary dupes?
We list 19 The Ordinary products that have cheaper, active-matched alternatives in our catalogue, including the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, the Amino Acids + B5, the Matrixyl 10% + HA. Each match shares the hero actives that do the real work.
Are The Ordinary dupes worth it?
If your goal is the active-ingredient benefit at a lower price, a well-matched dupe delivers most of the value. If you specifically want The Ordinary's texture, fragrance or finish, the original is still the original — dupes match the chemistry, not the whole experience.
Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. "Dupe" matches are based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and shared hero actives — not on side-by-side lab testing. A shared active profile does not guarantee an identical experience: texture, fragrance, supporting ingredients and concentrations all differ. Formulations change — always re-check the current label before buying.