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 Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution · 1 of 3 hero actives matched
Amino Acids + B5
Closest dupe: The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum · 1 of 2 hero actives matched
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum · 2 of 3 hero actives matched
Argireline Solution 10%
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Closest dupe: CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum (10% Pure) · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Closest dupe: Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Buffet Multi-Peptide Serum
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA · 2 of 3 hero actives matched
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum (Caffeine Solution) · 1 of 2 hero actives matched
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution
Closest dupe: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 1 of 3 hero actives matched
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Closest dupe: The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Closest dupe: Byoma Moisturising Gel Cream · 1 of 3 hero actives matched
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Closest dupe: The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum · 2 of 2 hero actives matched
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Closest dupe: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Marine Hyaluronics
Closest dupe: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Serum · 1 of 2 hero actives matched
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum (Caffeine Solution)
Closest dupe: The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG · 1 of 3 hero actives matched
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Closest dupe: COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All-in-One Cream · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Closest dupe: Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Closest dupe: COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil · 1 of 1 hero actives matched
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Closest dupe: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 1 of 2 hero actives matched
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.