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 · SkinMedica
$40 · 6 fl oz (177 ml)
A gentle fragranced gel cleanser built on sulfosuccinate and sultaine surfactants, with green tea leaf extract, panthenol and glycerin.
Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.
Step 2 · The build
CeraVe
Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.
The 100 points
We split Facial Cleanser into 3 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.
Clean gently.
Keep skin from feeling stripped.
A mild antioxidant plant extract.
Optional
64 / 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 $16.19
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One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.
CeraVe
No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.
Why it is close. A gentle non-foaming cleanser with ceramides.
Vanicream
Why it is close. A very gentle option.
Cetaphil
Why it is close. A classic gentle cleanser.
CeraVe
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowCeraVe
Vanicream
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowVanicream
Cetaphil
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowCetaphil
Milder surfactant systems clean with less barrier disruption.
Ananthapadmanabhan 2004 · Dermatol TherWater/Aqua/Eau, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum/Fragrance, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 10 (CI 47005)
Ingredient list from a third-party listing, not confirmed on the brand site. Source
We split Facial Cleanser into 3 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 64 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser by CeraVe is our closest single-product match at 64 out of 100 for $16.19 (16 fl oz). It shares Mild non-sulfate cleansing, Glycerin.
Facial Cleanser costs $40 for 6 fl oz (177 ml). The closest dupe costs $16.19, a saving of about $23.81. 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: Green tea, Gel texture. See our methodology for how we score.
SkinBetter Science · cleanser
~$38.17 + check priceour build, 4 partsOriginal ~$50, build ~$38.17 + check price.
CeraVe + Vanicream + Minimalist + Aveeno
SkinBetter Science · moisturizer
~$74.90our build, 4 partsOriginal ~$105, build ~$74.90.
Vanicream + The Ordinary + Paula's Choice
SkinBetter Science · moisturizer
~$45.39our build, 4 partsOriginal ~$180, build ~$45.39.
CeraVe + The Ordinary + Vanicream