The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.
The original · Face Reality
$33 · 6 oz
A sulfate-free gel built on cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside, two mild surfactants, so it lifts oil and makeup without a hard strip.
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Step 2 · The build
La Roche-Posay
Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.
The 100 points
We split Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser into 3 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.
Cocamidopropyl betaine with decyl glucoside cleans oil and makeup while leaving the barrier mostly intact.
Soothing and antioxidant plant extracts in small amounts; no concentrations are published.
A humectant that supports hydration and comfort after washing.
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61 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.
Step 3 · Buy
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Your build
Running total $19.99
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One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.
La Roche-Posay
No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.
Why it is close. Shares the betaine surfactant, glycerin and panthenol. A soft creamy-gel wash, fragrance free, with no plant extracts.
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CeraVe
Why it is close. A fragrance-free everyday wash with mild surfactants, glycerin and ceramides. It is a creamier lotion rather than a gel and has none of the plant extracts.
CeraVe
Why it is close. A clear foaming gel for normal to oily skin. It uses different mild surfactants and adds niacinamide and ceramides instead of botanicals.
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La Roche-Posay
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No gain nowLa Roche-Posay
CeraVe
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CeraVe
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No gain nowCeraVe
Milder surfactant systems clean with less disruption to the skin barrier.
Ananthapadmanabhan 2004 · Dermatol Theraqua (water), cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, decyl glucoside, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, butylene glycol, fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract, citric acid, disodium edta, potassium sorbate, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, panthenol (d), ethylhexylglycerin, alcohol
We split Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser into 3 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 61 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser by La Roche-Posay is our closest single-product match at 61 out of 100 for $19.99 (13.52 fl oz). It shares Betaine surfactant (coco-betaine), Glycerin, Panthenol.
Ultra Gentle Gel Cleanser costs $33 for 6 oz. The closest dupe costs $19.99, a saving of about $13.01. Prices change, so check the seller page.
No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Witch hazel, Green tea, Licorice. See our methodology for how we score.
Obagi · moisturizer
~$39.88our build, 3 partsOriginal $70, build ~$39.88.
Byoma + The Ordinary + CeraVe
Face Reality · moisturizer
$14.99our build, 1 partOriginal $33, build $14.99.
CeraVe
Face Reality · moisturizer
$9.90our build, 1 partOriginal $34, build $9.90.
The Ordinary