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 · SkinBetter Science
~$65 Price not confirmed · 2 oz
A clay mask (kaolin, bentonite) that absorbs oil, with gentle biodegradable spherical beads for physical polishing and a small AHA component (glycolic, lactic) for surface smoothing.
Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.
Step 2 · The build
Clay + acid weekly
The INKEY List
clay
The Ordinary
leave-on acid, on alternate weeks
Eucerin
Adds: Urea
Geologie
Adds: Kaolin and bentonite clay
Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.
The 100 points
We split Detoxifying Scrub Mask into 5 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.
The clays soak up oil and lift impurities, the core of the mask.
Light acid exfoliation for smoother, more even skin.
Urea softens and offsets the drying effect of clay.
Gentle physical polish.
Keeps the mask from over-drying.
Optional
75 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.
Step 3 · Buy
One link per part. Each opens the retailer in a new tab.
Your build
Running total Check price
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)Running total $9.50 + check price
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)Running total $9.50 + check price
View product (opens in new tab)Not an affiliate link.
Running total $9.50 + check price
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)The total leaves out the 3 parts showing "Check price".
One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.
Geologie
No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.
Why it is close. Closest clay + acids mask we found; contents not confirmed.
The INKEY List
Why it is close. Plain kaolin mask; pair with an acid.
Fawn
Why it is close. Clay pore mask found on Amazon; details not confirmed.
The Ordinary
Why it is close. Leave-on peel, far stronger than the scrub mask; use briefly and weekly at most.
The INKEY List
clay
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowThe INKEY List
The Ordinary
leave-on acid, on alternate weeks
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowThe Ordinary
Eucerin
Adds: Urea
Running total
View product (opens in new tab)Not an affiliate link.
No gain nowEucerin
Geologie
Adds: Kaolin and bentonite clay
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowGeologie
Fawn
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowFawn
Hydroxy acids exfoliate and improve texture
Kornhauser 2010 · Clin Cosmet Investig Dermat…Partial list (retailer lists differ): Aqua/Water, Kaolin, Jojoba Esters, Bentonite, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Urea, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol
We split Detoxifying Scrub Mask into 5 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 75 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.
Geologie Micro Exfoliator & Clay Mask by Geologie is our closest single-product match at 60 out of 100. It shares kaolin, bentonite, glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid.
Detoxifying Scrub Mask costs ~$65 for 2 oz. The closest dupe has no price we could confirm (see the seller page). 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: spherical beads. See our methodology for how we score.
SkinBetter Science · cleanser
~$29.35our build, 3 partsOriginal ~$60, build ~$29.35.
CeraVe + The Ordinary + Minimalist
SkinBetter Science · cleanser
~$29.35our build, 3 partsOriginal ~$48, build ~$29.35.
CeraVe + Minimalist + The Ordinary
SkinBetter Science · exfoliant
~$37our build, 4 partsOriginal $125, build ~$37.
The Ordinary