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Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Stability Reboot Emulsion vs The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

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Original
Y

Pure Shots Stability Reboot Emulsion

Yves Saint Laurent

₩193,930

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Dupe
T

Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

The Ordinary

₩42,300

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0%₩151,630 savedOne luxury buys 4 dupes
76Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
5Shared in full list (34·32)
5/5Benefit 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

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

In the full lists, 5 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion overlaps with YSL Pure Shots Stability Reboot Emulsion on a calming agent and a mild exfoliating acid. Hydration, firmness and calm skin are within reach for both.

A fermented moisturizer and a wrinkle-care active belong to the YSL emulsion alone. The Ordinary formula carries preservatives with regulated usage limits, so read the label if those concern you.

At about 85% cheaper, the cost of giving it a try stays small.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben, silicone and mineral oil
  • About 78% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for moisture.
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.

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

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus, Panthenol, Squalane, Glycerin
Brightening
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol
Firmness
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Adenosine, 레티날
Soothing
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Bisabolol
Exfoliation
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Lactic Acid
Antioxidant
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbyl Palmitate

Key shared ingredients · 2

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

BisabololSoothingKorea MFDS-listed

An ingredient used to soothe.

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 Laurent34 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4Squalane
5Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
6Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Extract
7Adenosine
8Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
9Bisabolol
10Ectoin
11Hydroxyacetophenone
12Lactobacillus
13Lauroyl Lysine
14Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
15Saccharide Isomerate
16Sodium Hydroxide
17Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
18Panthenol
19Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
20Caprylyl Glycol
21Carbomer
22Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
23Citric Acid
24Glucose
25Lactic Acid
26Maltodextrin
27Mica,CI 77019
28Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
29Phenethyl Alcohol
30Polyamide-8
31Propylene Glycol
32Potassium Sorbate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
33Sodium Benzoate
34Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
The Ordinary32 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
3Propanediol
4Pentylene Glycol
5Hydroxyapatite
6레티날
7Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
84-t-Butylcyclohexanol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
9Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
10Ergothioneine
11Biosaccharide Gum-1
12Bisabolol
13Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
14Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
15Butylene Glycol
16Isohexadecane
17Hexyldecanol
18Maltodextrin
19Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
20Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
21Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22Stearic Acid
23Isoceteth-20
24Polysorbate 60
25Ascorbyl Palmitate
26Tocopherol
27Lactic Acid
28Sodium Lactate
29Sodium Hydroxide
30Ethylhexylglycerin
31Phenoxyethanol
32Chlorphenesin
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

FragrancePotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

The Ordinary

PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

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

Not included

Ingredient
Yves Saint Laurent
The Ordinary
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 a retinoid, so use it at night and pair it with daytime sunscreen.
  • 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

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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.

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