BYOMA Clarifying Serum Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
84nextscore· 6 verdictsnextscore is a 0–100 score built from verdicts: posts and comments that come down clearly for or against a product. Today those verdicts come from Reddit discussions. Thinly discussed products are pulled toward the catalog average, and below 5 verdicts there is no score at all. How nextscore works
What Reddit recommends instead — 31 products with similar benefits · Analyzed 10 threads · Updated September 25, 2026
For Texture / Pores
- Best for Texture / Pores
74nextscore3 shared traits·24 recommendations
Micro-spicules in this shot mimic micro-needling to boost absorption and smooth skin even on tough old scars.
“it helped lighten and fade the severe melasma i had all over my face, and dramatically reduced the size of my pores, and even decades old pick scars i had on my cheeks started to improve!”
- 5recs
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane76nextscore4 shared traits·5 recommendations
Retinol 0.5% strength repeats three nights weekly to visibly improve skin smoothness and shrink large skin openings.
“Retinol every other night (The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane)”
- 6recs
81nextscore1 shared trait·6 recommendations
Ampoule with Centella Asiatic extract visibly reduces pore visibility on oily skin without leaving residue.
- 7recs
88nextscore1 shared trait·7 recommendations
Spicules open tiny channels in skin, helping subsequent products absorb better after cleansing on dry skin.
- 6recs
Sungboon Editor
Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+77nextscore1 shared trait·6 recommendations
Green tomato extract targets enlarged skin openings on cheeks and nose with a tightening effect that smooths skin immediately.
- 3recs
85nextscore2 shared traits·3 recommendations
Vitamin C serum brings noticeable brightness and size reduction in skin openings within one week of use.
For Acne
- Best for Acne
80nextscore2 shared traits·60 recommendations
Azelaic acid serum with 10% strength works overnight to reduce redness, bumps, and stubborn dark spots for sensitive skin.
“Anua 10+ has a nice one that also helps to maintain skin barrier, and is good for sensitive and acne prone skin!”
- 10recs
86nextscore4 shared traits·10 recommendations
Centella extract calms inflammation and redness on irritated skin without causing breakouts or clogging pores.
“that’s also how i found the skin1004 centella ampoule”
- 3recs
95nextscore2 shared traits·3 recommendations
Beta-Glucan offers hydration that plumps and soothes, aiding clearer skin during tretinoin introduction.
- 4recs74nextscore
3 shared traits·4 recommendations
Niacinamide soothes inflamed patches and improves acne pits on sensitive cheeks and chin.
- 3recs
90nextscore4 shared traits·3 recommendations
Niacinamide and Centella focus on soothing irritated skin and repairing the moisture barrier in this serum.
- 7recs
92nextscore2 shared traits·7 recommendations
Centella-rich ampoule calms irritation and redness during retinoid use, supporting barrier repair on sensitive skin.
More alternatives
389mentions
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B577nextscore
3 shared traits·389 mentions
Plumps dehydrated skin fast
77mentions
The Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane71nextscore
3 shared traits·77 mentions
Highest-strength OTC retinol people actually notice
72mentions
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA79nextscore
3 shared traits·72 mentions
2% arbutin for stubborn dark spots
70mentions
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion86nextscore
3 shared traits·70 mentions
Gentler than stronger retinoids
43mentions
The Ordinary
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%91nextscore
3 shared traits·43 mentions
Stable vitamin C that doesn’t sting
41mentions
The Ordinary
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%59nextscore
3 shared traits·41 mentions
23% pure L-ascorbic acid punch
175mentions
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum90nextscore
2 shared traits·175 mentions
Redness rescue for wrecked barriers
100mentions
Beauty of Joseon
Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide87nextscore
2 shared traits·100 mentions
Glow plus oil control
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