Davines OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
From 47 Reddit threads · Updated November 5, 2026
Evaporating silicone shine serum for fine hair; featherlight, non-greasy, and pricey. Here's what Redditors reach for instead.
The short answer
Best Overall AlternativeFeatherlight silicone finish for fine hair · $58.00 · 59.1 ml
Best Cheaper AlternativeSilicone-rich blend for frizz control · $7.97 · 97.6 ml vs $57.00 for the original
#1
Best Overall Alternative
- Size: 59.1 ml
- Price per ml: $0.98/ml (original $0.42/ml)
The why
A silicone-rich bonding oil for smoothing frizz, adding shine, and protecting ends during heat styling. Fine-haired users love the weightless finish, but fragrance, buildup, and occasional scalp reactions make it a poor match for sensitive scalps.
One minus
Too much turns fine hair greasy or stringy
Both recommended for Damage / Breakage; discussed alongside Davines OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion in 28 threads.
“I no longer see the little pieces falling off so looks like it's helping.”
— Reddit, r/finehair
The original, at a glance
- Why people love it
- Featherlight silicone finish for fine hair
- Price
- $57.00 · 136 ml · $0.42/ml
#2
Best Cheaper Alternative
Extra Strength Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil
OGX·Hair Oil
See alternativesSilicone-rich blend for frizz control
- Size: 97.6 ml
- Price per ml: $0.08/ml (original $0.42/ml)
The why
A silicone-heavy oil blend with coconut oil works best on mids and ends as a pre-wash, often left for 20–30 minutes. Fine-haired users like the shine and frizz control, but overapplication can leave stringy grease behind.
One minus
Overapplication can leave stringy, greasy hair
Both recommended for Damage / Breakage.
“I've been doing a prewash oil treatment (OGX coconut miracle oil, saturate mids and ends and leave for 30 minutes before washing) and that really has helped my damaged ends.”
— Reddit, r/finehair
Where next
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