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CeraVe

Resurfacing Retinol Serum

Retinol serum · 30 ml

$16.49

on Amazon · $16.26 / fl oz

Amazon price as of Sep 25, 2026, 7:41 PM ET, subject to change: the price on Amazon at checkout is the one that applies.

Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment
Dupe of Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment ($48.75).See the comparison →−66%

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Description

Encapsulated retinol serum with niacinamide, three ceramides and licorice root extract, for post-blemish marks and texture. 1 oz.

Key ingredients
  • Retinol
  • Niacinamide
  • Ceramides
  • Licorice

Compared with the original

Cost per fl oz

Paula's Choice$48.06 / fl oz
CeraVe$16.26 / fl oz

$32.26 less at checkout than the original.

Size
Original · Paula's Choice30 ml
Dupe · CeraVe30 ml
Key ingredients
Original · Paula's ChoiceRetinol 1%, Peptides, Licorice
Dupe · CeraVeRetinol, Niacinamide, Ceramides, Licorice

What matches

Built along the same lines: retinol in a dimethicone serum with ceramides, sodium hyaluronate and a licorice derivative (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) to keep skin calm.

What the dupe does worse

The difference is strength: Paula's Choice states 1% retinol and adds peptides and a vitamin C ester, while CeraVe encapsulates an undisclosed dose for a gentler release and adds niacinamide, which suits a first retinol better than a stronger one.

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