Alternatives to Remedy — Reddit's Picks

Reddit-picked swaps for 3 Remedy products — ranked by community mentions.

Instead of Daily Defense 15% Vitamin C Antioxidant Complex Brightening Serum

13 mentions

Timeless
20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
Close CE Ferulic dupe
Brightening Dullness Hyperpigmentation
1 shared traits · 326 mentions
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Melano CC
Intensive Anti-Spot Essence
Dark-spot fading staple
Brightening Redness/Irritation Acne Scarring
1 shared traits · 231 mentions
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SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic
OG 15% L-ascorbic acid antioxidant trio
Hyperpigmentation Anti-Aging Acne
1 shared traits · 150 mentions
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
Tranexamic acid + niacinamide for PIH
Brightening Redness/Irritation Dullness
1 shared traits · 103 mentions
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Geek & Gorgeous
C-Glow
15% L-ascorbic acid + ferulic acid
Vitamin C Cruelty-Free Lightweight
1 shared traits · 76 mentions
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COSRX
The Vitamin C 23 Serum
23% L-ascorbic acid punch
Brightening Dullness Hyperpigmentation
1 shared traits · 61 mentions
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Instead of Derm Dissolve Cleansing Balm

8 mentions

ilso
Super Melting Sebum Softener
Softens filaments so they scrape out cleanly
Acne Texture/Pores Gentle
1 shared traits · 141 mentions
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Banila Co
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
Melts sunscreen and makeup fast
Redness/Irritation Dehydration Acne
1 shared traits · 136 mentions
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Geek & Gorgeous
Mighty Melt
Melts makeup without greasy residue
Sensitive Skin Lightweight Oily Skin
1 shared traits · 13 mentions
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Banila Co
Clean It Zero Calming Cleansing Balm
Melts sunscreen and makeup
Gentle K-Beauty Oily Skin
1 shared traits · 8 mentions
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Instead of Gentle & Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin

3 mentions

CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Barrier-friendly ceramides and glycerin
Redness/Irritation Dehydration Eczema
2 shared traits · 1083 mentions
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Foams up and rinses clean
Acne Gentle Sensitive Skin
1 shared traits · 703 mentions
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
Creamy, non-foaming texture
Redness/Irritation Dehydration Rosacea
1 shared traits · 547 mentions
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CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Salicylic acid for clogged pores
Redness/Irritation Keratosis Pilaris Acne
1 shared traits · 502 mentions
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CeraVe
Blemish Control Cleanser
2% salicylic acid for clogged pores
Acne Texture/Pores Sensitive Skin
1 shared traits · 185 mentions
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CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
4% benzoyl peroxide without prescription
Acne Ceramides Benzoyl Peroxide
1 shared traits · 124 mentions
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