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THE
TOP 21 DUPES
OF THE WORLD’S
MOST EXPENSIVE
AND ICONIC
SKINCARE
BRANDS

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INTRODUCTION
Skincare Compare by SKINSKOOL is pioneering a new way of product discovery
– discovering similar products by ingredient content. But what happens when
we mine the Skincare Compare database of over 30,000 of the latest skincare
products for interesting data? We uncover knowledge that you, the customer,
were never meant to know. Stuff that skincare marketers want to keep from you.
In our exclusive skincare market reports, we’ll share with you the best
comparisons of just-released and iconic luxury products and uncover evasive,
never-revealed-before dupes. This is information you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you love the buzz of getting the inside scoop, fancy yourself a super
smart shopper, or just want to save a little money on your skincare splurges, our
exclusive skincare market reports will help you wade through beauty marketing
and become a more informed shopper.

Check out our “cheap sheet” of the top 21 dupes* we’ve uncovered of the
world’s most expensive and iconic skincare brands.

* Skincare Compare™ dupes represent products with substantially similar ingredient content and that offer
substantial monetary savings over the target product.

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ICONIC SKINCARE BRANDS
The following is a list of the most iconic and expensive skincare brands in the world
that are covered in this ebook:

BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
Biologique Recherche is a cult classic French skincare brand with over 30 years of
experience in developing the most powerful and effective skincare products in the
beauty industry. Famous for its clinical approach to skincare, Champs-Élysées
flagship location, and extremely exclusive distribution (only through select spas),
you’d be hard pressed to find their products available to buy online.

SISLEY PARIS
Sisley Paris is the world famous French family-owned brand you see selling at
virtually every premium airport duty free. Its botanical roots and refined and tasteful
packaging keep this brand top of mind in the uber luxury beauty segment.

LA MER
La Mer is perhaps the most coveted brand in premium beauty, a name ubiquitous for
luxury skincare. Anyone even slightly interested in luxury skincare will have heard of
the company’s signature Crème de la Mer invented by an aerospace physicist. The
main claim ingredients lean heavy on algae and sea-sourced inputs. Owned by Estée
Lauder, this is the beauty behometh’s crème de la crème offering.

NATURA BISSÉ
Natura Bissé is recognized as one of the best luxury spa brands, distributing their
products mostly through high end spas and department stores. Based in Spain, the
brand is seen as a technological, forward-thinking player in the skincare world.

CHANTECAILLE
Chantecaille, while not as big as some of the other premium brands mentioned, holds
its own in terms of prestige, A-list appeal and jaw-dropping prices. Combining nature
and science is their mantra that has earned them a legion of skincare fans around the
world.

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ESTÉE LAUDER
Estée Lauder is a familiar name in the luxury beauty market but we shouldn’t knock
the tried and true. We’ve come to know Estée Lauder as a very consistent and
reputable brand, making products that do what they say. It’s no surprise that this type
of time-tested reputation comes with a high price tag.

LANCER SKINCARE
Lancer Skincare was founded by distinguished and celebrity dermatologist Dr. Harold
Lancer. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian call him their skincare guru and his products
are often touted as the best by those who can afford to buy anything. The full Lancer
Skincare line, once only available to patients, is now carried in prestige retailers
around the world.

AFRICAN BOTANICS
African Botanics is one of the new cult luxury brands gaining traction with their
all-natural marula-based products inspired by African beauty rituals.

EVE LOM
Eve Lom is the in-house brand of luxury boutique beauty retailer Space NK.

ERNO LASZLO
Erno Laszlo is an 91 year old brand that launched its skincare products on a
membership basis to Hollywood starlets such as Katharine Hepburn, Ava Garner,
Grace Kelly and, later, Marilyn Monroe. While membership is no longer necessary for
its intensive anti-aging treatments and decadent moisturizers, exclusivity is still
maintained through the line’s high prices.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY
Charlotte Tilbury was Selfridges’ biggest beauty launch ever in terms of turnover in
2013. Since then, the brand has only further cemented its reputation for making great
products and is one of the most coveted premium lines out there.

3LAB
3LAB is an American high-tech, high-end anti-aging skincare line founded to merge
beauty with science.

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#1 BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE P50, EXFOLIATOR

P50 is by far its most well-known and most beloved product. Beauty editors, fashion
people, and skincare nerds all rave about it.

$101 $39
for 150ml for 150ml

Match Score

92%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Biologique Recherche Tarte

Splurge Product Smart Product

P50, exfoliator Knockout Tingling Treatment

#2 BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE BIOMAGIC MASK, FACE MASK

Energizing face mask formulated with a subtle combination of mineral and terrestrial
ingredients. It leaves the skin glowing, soft and purified and is recommended for
devitalized and/or less toned skin.

$145 $6
for 100ml per mask

Match Score

88%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Biologique Recherche Sephora

Splurge Product Smart Product

Biomagic Mask, face mask Supermask – The Mud Mask – Mattifying
Coach

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#3 SISLEY PARIS CONFORT EXTRÊME DAY SKIN CARE, MOISTURIZER

A deep moisturizing cream that will hydrate and protect during the day.

$210 $16.50
for 47ml for 41ml

Match Score

71%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Sisley Paris Neutrogena

Splurge Product Smart Product

Confort Extrême Day Skin Care, Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle
moisturizer Anti-Wrinkle Moisture, Night

#4 SISLEY PARIS CONFORT EXTRÊME NIGHT SKIN CARE, MOISTURIZER

A particularly rich and creamy nourishing product designed for very dry and sensitive

$205 $26
for 47ml for 52ml

Match Score

88%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Sisley Paris Avalon Organics

Splurge Product Smart Product

Confort Extrême Night Skin Care, Wrinkle Therapy Night Creme
moisturizer

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#5 SISLEY PARIS CONFORT EXTRÊME LEVRES NUTRITIVE LIP BALM, LIP BALM

The emergency treatment for cracked, dry or chapped lips.

$74 $18
for 9g for 12.3g

Match Score

72%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Sisley Paris Urban Decay

Splurge Product Smart Product

Confort Extrême Levres Nutritive Rehab Makeup Prep Lip Love
Lip Balm, lip balm

#6 SISLEY PARIS ECOLOGICAL COMPOUND, MOISTURIZER

One of the brand’s bestselling products.

$150 $38
for 60ml for 73ml

Match Score

75%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Sisley Paris Bioelements

Splurge Product Smart Product

Ecological Compound, moisturizer Ultra-Rich CremeTherapy

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#7 SISLEY PARIS SISLEYA GLOBAL ANTI-AGE, MOISTURIZER

Another brand bestseller.

$490 $38
for 50ml for 50ml

Match Score

68%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Sisley Paris Neogen

Splurge Product Smart Product

Sisleya Global Anti-Age, moisturizer Dermalogy Age Defence Cream

#8 LA MER THE HAND TREATMENT, HAND LOTION

Emollient-rich cream to smooth and soften hands.

$90 $24
for 100ml for 74ml

Match Score

68%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

La Mer Clinique

Splurge Product Smart Product

The Hand Treatment, hand lotion Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream

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#9 LA MER THE MOISTURIZING GEL CREAM, MOISTURIZER

Cooling gel that calms and refreshes skin, leaving a velvet finish.

$175 $40
for 30ml for 60ml

Match Score

73%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

La Mer Dr. Denese New York

Splurge Product Smart Product

The Moisturizing Gel Cream, moisturizer Triple Strength Neck Wrinkle Smoother

#10 NATURA BISSÉ THE CURE CREAM, MOISTURIZER

A legendary product to skincare diehards, designed to shield skin against free radicals
and reduce signs of aging.

$210 $48
for 50ml for 60ml

Match Score

85%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Natura Bissé I.T. Cosmetics

Splurge Product Smart Product

The Cure Cream, moisturizer Confidence In A Cream

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#11 CHANTECAILLE BIO LIFTING CREAM+, MOISTURIZER

A rich cream meant to lift, firm, plump, and hydrate skin.

$342 $48.50
for 50ml for 60ml

Match Score

70%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Chantecaille Dimitri James

Splurge Product Smart Product

Bio Lifting Cream+, moisturizer Collagenesis 24 Hour Youth
Preservation Cream Elite

#12 ESTÉE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR SYNCHRONIZED RECOVERY COMPLEX II, SERUM

All in one product that has a cult following.

$98 $49
for 50ml for 50ml

Match Score

71%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Estée Lauder Missha

Splurge Product Smart Product

Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Time Revolution Night Repair Science
Recovery Complex II, serum Activator Borabit Ampoule

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#13 LANCER SKINCARE THE METHOD: NOURISH, MOISTURIZER

Potent anti-aging moisturizer.

$125 $66
for 50ml for 60ml

Match Score

75%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Lancer Skincare Image Skincare

Splurge Product Smart Product

The Method: Nourish, moisturizer Ageless Total Repair Creme

#14 AFRICAN BOTANICS PURE MARULA OIL, FACIAL OIL

One of the world’s most antioxidant rich oils.

$100 $9.90
for 30ml for 30ml

Match Score

100%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

African Botanics Deciem

Splurge Product Smart Product

Pure Marula Oil, facial oil The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed
Virgin Marula Oil

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#15 EVE LOM CLEANSER, CLEANSER

A rich balm cleanser, original hero product for the line.

$75 $24
for 100ml for 100ml

Match Score

70%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Eve Lom Liz Earle

Splurge Product Smart Product

Cleanser, cleanser Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

#16 ERNO LASZLO SEA MUD DEEP CLEANSING BAR, CLEANSER

A detoxifying and exfoliating facial cleanser using the benefits of mud.

$23 $7.99
for 50g for 106g

Match Score

77%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Erno Laszlo The Seaweed Bath Co.

Splurge Product Smart Product

Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, cleanser Purifying Detox Facial Bar

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#17 ERNO LASZLO HYDRA-THERAPY REFRESH INFUSION, SERUM

An instant hydrating serum.

$78 $46
for 30ml for 30ml

Match Score

74%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Erno Laszlo Benefit Cosmetics

Splurge Product Smart Product

Hydra-Therapy Refresh Infusion, serum Specialist Instant Comeback Facial
Serum

#18 ERNO LASZLO PHELITYL NIGHT CREAM, MOISTURIZER

The brand’s bestselling lightweight night moisturizer.

$126 $16.99
for 50ml for 60ml

Match Score

75%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Erno Laszlo Jason Natural

Splurge Product Smart Product

Phelityl Night Cream, moisturizer C-Effects Creme

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#19 CHARLOTTE TILBURY MAGIC CREAM, MOISTURIZER

Started out as a backstage secret weapon in makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury's kit.

$100 $29
for 50ml for 60ml

Match Score

80%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

Charlotte Tilbury Paula’s Choice

Splurge Product Smart Product

Magic Cream, moisturizer Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer

#20 3LAB SUPER CREAM, MOISTURIZER

Supercharged anti-aging moisturizer targeting the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and
reduces the appearance of aging.

$900 $30
for 50ml for 50ml

Match Score

65%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

3Lab Dr. Denese New York

Splurge Product Smart Product

Super Cream, moisturizer Hydroshield Face Emulsion

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#21 3LAB SUPER H SERUM, SERUM

Powerhouse product lauded by beauty editors and featured as a “top splurge” award by
Allure magazine.

$245 $64
for 30ml for 30ml

Match Score

73%

Splurge Brand Smart Brand

3Lab Face Stockholm

Splurge Product Smart Product

Super H Serum, serum Swedish Defense Transform
Corrective Serum

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