Verified dupe · Essence

Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Stability Reboot Bi-Essence vs La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

See all 8 Yves Saint Laurent dupes →
Original
Y

Pure Shots Stability Reboot Bi-Essence

Yves Saint Laurent

₩172,160

See analysis →Buy the original
Dupe
L

Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

La Roche-Posay

₩58,900

See analysis →
0%₩113,260 savedOne luxury buys 2 dupes
83Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
6Shared in full list (28·12)
3/5Benefit coverage

As of Jul 18 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Niacinamide, Lactic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 6 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum shares a tone-evening vitamin B3 and a mild exfoliating acid with YSL Pure Shots Stability Reboot Bi-Essence. Hydration, brightening and gentle exfoliation show up on both lists.

A soothing agent and a wrinkle-care active sit only in the YSL essence, so anti-aging depth stays on the luxury side.

The La Roche-Posay serum also skips the fragrance and limit-regulated preservatives noted in the YSL formula. At about 50% cheaper, starting with the shared actives is the easier move.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben, silicone and mineral oil
  • About 66% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for firmness and soothing.
83/100

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.

2Shared key actives
3/5Benefits covered
6Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Squalane, Glycerin
Brightening
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide
Firmness
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Adenosine
Soothing
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Panthenol
Exfoliation
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

NiacinamideBrighteningKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A Korea MFDS-notified brightening vitamin B3, also widely used for hydration and barrier support.

Lactic AcidExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

An AHA that gently clears away dead surface cells.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

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

Yves Saint Laurent28 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Squalane
3Alcohol Denat.
4Butylene Glycol
5Niacinamide
6C15-19 Alkane
7Dicaprylyl Ether
8Glycerin
9Propylene Glycol
10Panthenol
11Pentylene Glycol
12Hydroxyacetophenone
13Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
14Sodium Chloride
15Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
16Adenosine
17Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Extract
18Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
19Citric Acid
20Glucose
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
21Sodium Benzoate
22Lactic Acid
23Tocopherol
24Potassium Sorbate
25Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
26Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
27Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
28Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
La Roche-Posay12 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Alcohol Denat.
3Glycerin
4Propanediol
5Niacinamide
6Lactic Acid
7Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
8Hydroxyacetophenone
9Sodium Hydroxide
10Hydroxypropyl Guar
11Salicylic Acid
12Phytic Acid
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

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

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

Yves Saint Laurent

FragranceSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

La Roche-Posay

None

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

Not included

Ingredient
Yves Saint Laurent
La Roche-Posay
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • It contains exfoliating acids, so daytime sunscreen is a good idea.

Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩58,900₩172,160

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

Ingredients checked. On CoupangShop now

As a Coupang Partners and other affiliate participant, we earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Was this analysis helpful?

Other verified dupes

How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

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 and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as 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.

Product images are displayed from Naver Shopping search results, and the rights to each image belong to the respective seller or brand.

This is an information service to support reasonable choices, and the final purchase decision is yours.

Verified · 66% off₩58,900
View on Coupang
한국어