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Originalsu:m37Secret Essence₩40,900Full ingredientsSee analysis →
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Value dupeVTVitamin C Astaxanthin Serum₩18,200Full ingredientsSee analysis →
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₩22,700
about 56% less
Same spend on the original buys 2 of the dupe.

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Essence · 11 of 51 ingredients shared · Hyaluronic acid at the core · moisture, brightening and firmness

3Shared key ingredients
5Shared benefits
11Shared (full)
Good forDrynessDullness & spots
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76/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Numbers show how many ingredients back each one.

Efficacysu:m37VT
Moistureshared
7
6
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Glycerin
Brighteningshared
2
3
Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Firmnessshared
1
1
Lactobacillus/Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Adenosine
Soothingshared
2
1
Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panthenol
Antioxidantshared
1
5
Ferulic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ferulic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 3

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Ferulic AcidAntioxidantKFDA-listedUpper blend in both

A plant antioxidant known to help stabilize vitamins C and E.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKFDA-listedUpper blend in both

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

CeramideHydrationKFDA-listedLower in the dupe

A barrier lipid that locks moisture in, often recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

“Upper blend / small amount” compares where each shared active sits in the two ingredient lists — estimated from order, so exact levels and formulation are not disclosed.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

11Shared
su:m37 46VT 51
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Shared · 11
Dipropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolGlycerinFerulic AcidNiacinamideSodium HyaluronateCeramide NPAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineLimonene
Original only · 32
Purified WaterGlycereth-26Spiraea Ulmaria Flower ExtractMethyl Gluceth-20Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Water Hyacinth FermentLactobacillus/Ginseng Root Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Rye Flour FermentMonascus/Rice FermentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractBetaineGlycosphingolipidsPhospholipidsPolyquaternium-51CholesterolHydroxyethylcelluloseCetearyl AlcoholPEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLinaloolCitronellol
Dupe only · 34
Citrus Junos Fruit WaterWater,AquaPropanediolIsononyl IsononanoateIsopentyldiolPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideArginineCoptis Japonica Root Extract3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSqualaneCastor Oil/IPDI CopolymerAdenosine하이드로제네이티드폴리UbiquinoneSodium PhytateLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractCitrus Junos Peel OilHDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerAstaxanthinAscorbic AcidPanthenolSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopherolAscorbyl GlucosideKojic AcidHydrogenated LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractGlutathioneDisodium EDTAPotassium Hyaluronate

Free-from

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A check means it does not contain them — a preference, not a safety verdict.

su:m37VT
Fragrance-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Mineral-oil-free

Watch-outs

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

su:m37

Fragrance

VT

Fragrance

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

What the ingredients show

The two products share a couple of core actives. One is a plant antioxidant known to help stabilize vitamins C and E; the other is a signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening, firmness, soothing and antioxidant. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben, silicone and mineral oil. The VT does list fragrance though, so check the label if your skin tends to react to those.

A close ingredient list doesn't mean the strength or the texture matches. The same ingredient can feel different depending on how much is used and how it's made, so treat the shared ingredients as a starting point rather than a promise.

The price gap is about 56%, or roughly ₩22,700. If you want a similar ingredient makeup at a lighter price, this is an essence worth trying first.

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Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels can differ by formulation and origin.

Prices are market-verified against Naver and Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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