30 affordable TikTok products to replace branded versions

Thanks to retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinimide, salicylic acid and of course vitamin C, it’s a powerful formula. A little goes a long way, which makes the under $20 price point even better! Several reviewers like it for sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and oily or combination skin (reviewers with dry skin like it too). Some people say It’s similar to SkinCeuticals’ Vitamin C Serum, $182.

Promising reviews: “I actually heard about this product on TikTok. It has a nice, lightweight formula. Leaves your skin so smooth and I have noticed a more even skin tone.” — Katelyn Hoffa

“I absolutely LOVE this serum. I’ve spent an absurd amount of money on SkinCeuticals products. This serum is much better. My skin is clearer and more radiant. The only negative thing about this serum is the smell. It’s terrible! I will tolerate and continue to use it because of its effectiveness and price!” — Table

“I am a licensed esthetician who deals with hormonal cystic acne that leaves scars on my sensitive skin. My skin has improved a lot since starting this treatment!!! First it removed the underlying blemishes, but afterwards it was clearer and smoother than me.” I’ve been seeing it for YEARS! Not only do I love it Fights my acne scars with the vitamin C, but also relieves the redness with the niacinimide, contains retinol AND helps minimize my blackheads and pore size with the salicylic acid. 😭 It’s the perfect product for my sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin!“— Jackie