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How we build Cellular Renewal Serum

The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.

CELLULAR

The original · Obagi

Cellular Renewal Serum

$175 · 1.0 oz

The AGE CTRL complex pairs NAD+ with two of its precursors, NMN and niacinamide, aiming to support the energy supply of skin cells.

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Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.

Step 2 · The build

Our build 3 parts

Niacinamide serum + hyaluronic serum

  • Illustration of Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10%

    Good Molecules

    Niacinamide Serum 10%

    Niacinamide (NAD+ precursor) serum

    BNiacinamide · 30CGlycerin, sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan · 10 of 20DBirch juice, sunflower sprout and vitamin E · 8 of 15
    ~$5Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)
  • Illustration of The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)

    The Ordinary

    The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)

    Hydrating serum

    CGlycerin, sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan · 15 of 20
    $9.90Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)
  • Illustration of Eqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum

    Eqqualberry

    Eqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum

    Adds: NAD+ and NMN (AGE CTRL complex); Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan

    ANAD+ and NMN (AGE CTRL complex) · 18 of 35BNiacinamide · 23 of 30CGlycerin, sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan · 20DBirch juice, sunflower sprout and vitamin E · 4 of 15
    ~$45View product (opens in new tab)

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Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.

The 100 points

What stands out 100 pts

We split Cellular Renewal Serum into 4 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.

Optional

Get closer score under 80

76 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.

Step 3 · Buy

Buy the build

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Skincare SuppliesOct 28, 2026

Your build

  1. 01Good MoleculesNiacinamide Serum 10%~$5

    Running total ~$5

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  2. 02The OrdinaryThe Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)$9.90

    Running total ~$14.90

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  3. 03EqqualberryEqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum~$45

    Running total ~$59.90

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Build total~$59.90
The splurge$175
Match76/100
You keep~$115.10

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How to use

  1. Patch test any new active on the inner forearm or behind the ear for 24-48 hours first. Apply the hyaluronic serum to damp skin, then the niacinamide serum, morning and evening. Follow with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
  2. Add Eqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum: One of the few shelf serums with all three AGE CTRL parts: NAD+, NMN and niacinamide. NAD+ and NMN sit lower in its list than in Obagi's, so the dose is likely smaller. It adds several peptides and ceramides.

Other single-product swaps

One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.

mid Closest we found

Eqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum

Eqqualberry

Match score 65 out of 100

No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.

~$45 Price not confirmed · 1.01 fl oz (30 ml)Save ~$130
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)
  • Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
  • Niacinamide
  • Sodium hyaluronate
  • Ceramides
  • Peptides

Misses

  • Beta-glucan
  • Birch juice
  • Higher listed NAD+ and NMN position

Why it is close. One of the few shelf serums with all three AGE CTRL parts: NAD+, NMN and niacinamide. NAD+ and NMN sit lower in its list than in Obagi's, so the dose is likely smaller. It adds several peptides and ceramides.

Ingredient list source

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budget

Niacinamide Serum 10%

Good Molecules

Match score 48 out of 100
~$5 Price not confirmed · 30 ml
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Niacinamide
  • Glycerin
  • Tocopherol

Misses

  • NAD+
  • NMN
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Beta-glucan

Why it is close. A plain, well-studied niacinamide serum. Niacinamide is the precursor in Obagi's complex and the part with the most clinical support, but there is no NAD+ or NMN.

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budget

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe

Match score 38 out of 100
$14.99 · 3 fl oz
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Niacinamide
  • Sodium hyaluronate
  • Glycerin

Misses

  • NAD+
  • NMN
  • Beta-glucan
  • Antioxidant extracts

Why it is close. A niacinamide and hyaluronic acid lotion with ceramides. It covers the hydration and niacinamide parts in a moisturizer rather than a serum.

Ingredient list source

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What the science says

Full ingredient list

Show the INCI list

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, niacinamide, 2,3-butanediol, coco-caprylate/caprate, pentylene glycol, propanediol, maltodextrin, undecane, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, triheptanoin, nicotinamide mononucleotide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan, betula alba juice, succinoglycan, helianthus annuus (sunflower) sprout extract, tocopherol, tridecane, citric acid, sodium citrate, dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, phenoxyethanol, castor oil/IPDI copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol

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Questions

What does the 76/100 score for our Cellular Renewal Serum build mean?

We split Cellular Renewal Serum into 4 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 76 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.

What is the best dupe for Cellular Renewal Serum?

Eqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum by Eqqualberry is our closest single-product match at 65 out of 100 for ~$45 (1.01 fl oz (30 ml)). It shares Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramides, Peptides.

How much can I save on Cellular Renewal Serum?

Cellular Renewal Serum costs $175 for 1.0 oz. The closest dupe costs ~$45, a saving of about $130. Prices change, so check the seller page.

Is Eqqualberry NAD+ Peptide Boosting Serum exactly the same as Cellular Renewal Serum?

No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Beta-glucan, Birch juice, Higher listed NAD+ and NMN position. See our methodology for how we score.

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