SkinCeuticals is a well-known, luxury skincare brand but it’s also known for its high prices and inaccessibility to the average beauty-lover AND they’re not cruelty-free!
We at Brandefy are working on making skincare more accessible and transparent for consumers. Here are Skinceuticals dupes recommendations from our community.
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
Clinical Vit C + E + Ferulic Defend Serum — $55
Inspired by SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic ($185). Save $130 per bottle.
Best for: dry, normal, and mature skin.
SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic is routinely described as the gold standard of vitamin C serums. Dermatologists point to the same active combination every time: 15% L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E (tocopherol), and ferulic acid, at an appropriately acidic pH that supports absorption. Our Defend Serum uses that same clinically studied combination, formulated with the same chemists and manufacturers that supply prestige brands.
Real Customer Reviews:
"I have used both Skinceuticals and Brandefy’s Vitamin C serum. I can say that Brandefy’s is equally as good, if not better. It leaves no residue and visibly brightens my skin. No sense paying $158 when Brandefy makes an exemplary product for a fraction of the price." - Clare R.
"I've been searching for a Vitamin C serum like SkinCeuticals without the price tag and have had no luck . . . until now! This serum works great and makes my skin feel dewy again. It also doesn't smell, which is a plus compared to all the others I've tried recently. I believe I will be a repeat customer." - Ashley T.
"I have purchased SkinCeuticals vitamin c+e with great results. It was too expensive to afford. I found Brandefy and I must say I love it. I have been using this for a couple of weeks now with awesome results. skin looks healthy, bright, and I’m loving it so far." - Christine B.
Shop Clinical Vit C + E + Ferulic Defend Serum → $55
Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore
Tri Lipid Replenish Treatment — $65
Inspired by SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore ($155). Save $90 per jar.
Best for: dry, compromised, and mature skin.
Ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol are the three lipids that make up the skin’s natural barrier. SkinCeuticals’ Triple Lipid Restore was designed to replenish all three in clinically studied ratios. It’s a dermatologist staple for patients with dry or barrier-compromised skin. Our Tri Lipid Replenish Treatment uses the same rationale, $90 less.
Brandefy is our brand. The review process is the same for Brandefy as it is for other brands. We sent these products to Sophia free for testing. All thoughts and opinions are her own.
Sophia explains why Brandefy's Triple Lipid Replenish Treatment is a great choice:
"SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Aging Lipid Replenishment Treatment and Brandefy Silks Triple Lipid Cream Moisturizer are extremely similar. Both creams have anti-aging claims as well as restorative and hydrating properties.
I incorporated SkinCeuticals and Brandefy into my nighttime routine and they both yielded similar results. Both have nearly the same consistency and immediately made my skin soft and smooth. After waking up, both products made my skin feel hydrated, youthful, and look glowy. I did consistently notice that Brandefy was fully absorbed into my skin by the morning, but SkinCeuticals was not completely absorbed.
The differences between these products are minimal. Brandefy is truly fragrance free whereas SkinCeuticals has a slight smell that does not linger past application. SkinCeuticals is also slightly thicker, which requires the product to be rubbed into the skin more compared to the Brandefy. Although both products come in the nearly identical jar packaging, SkinCeuticals provides a little spatula which helps avoid scooping the product with your fingers.
Overall, both these products achieve their claims and yield similar results. Given the similarities, I would definitely prefer the affordable, yet highly effective Brandefy Silks Triple Lipid Cream Moisturizer."
Real Customer Reviews
“I have used the SkinCeuticals version and have to say, I actually prefer the feel of this product better! It's awesome.” - Jocelyn R.
“I turned 60 this year and was noticing that my regular moisturizer just wasn't enough anymore. Brandefy Tri Lipid, is fabulous! Rich, nourishing and hydrating without being heavy or greasy." - Laura V.
“This stuff is amazing! My skin feels and looks so good when I wake up the next morning. A little goes a long way. I will definitely be repurchasing again!” - Cassie P.
Skinceuticals Silymarin CF
Clinical Vit C + Silym Clarify Serum — $55
Inspired by SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF ($185). Save $130 per bottle.
Best for: oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin.
Standard vitamin C serums can feel heavy or congestion-prone on oilier skin types. SkinCeuticals’ Silymarin CF was formulated specifically for this, pairing vitamin C with silymarin, a milk thistle extract that helps control sebum oxidation and reduce shine. Our Clarify Serum uses the same targeted pairing for the same skin concern, at $130 less.
Sophia:
"The SkinCeuticals Vitamin C serum is very well known and we've heard lots of people say how much they love it but this Brandefy Vitamin C for blemish prone skin is my new holy grail!!
The SkinCeuticals serum broke me out really badly and I wasn’t a fan of its thick, oily consistency. One thing I love about the Brandefy serum is how easily it soaks into my skin without leaving any oily feel, really just giving a glow from within. I’ve been using it for almost two weeks at this point and I’m already seeing a noticeable difference in my dark spots and the overall glow and texture of my face.
This will definitely be a new staple in my skin care routine!"
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