11/18/2025
SORRY I DONT DO DUPES
Pay for the real deal or goš. No but really. Letās respect the art of quality formulas and there isnāt a dupe for everything.
There is a phase in skincare where you can experiment, substitute, and play with products because your skin is already stable and resilient. But there is also a phase where structure, consistency, and intention matter more than anything. So I do not play when it comes to my clients. We run a strict ship around here!
When someone asks why I discourage dupes, it isnāt about gatekeeping or pushing a brand. Itās about clinical responsibility. During active treatment, every variable matters to me. Formulation stability, delivery systems, molecular size, purity, and clinical testing determine whether a product works or simply sits on the skin (Most trash products). Two ingredient lists can look identical on paper, yet perform completely differently in the real world because the science behind the formulation is not the same.
I understand why dupes are appealing. They are accessible and advertised everywhere. Or even offer folks publicity or commission. But when we are correcting acne, melasma, inflammation, or barrier damage, introducing unknown formulations becomes guesswork for me. $ #!T I donāt like. Guesswork leads to setbacks, cost time, money, and patience.
Once your skin has reached its healthiest baseline, maintenance THEN becomes flexible. That is the time you can explore alternatives. But in the restoration phase, my role is to eliminate unnecessary variables so we can measure true progress. I work with brands and formulations that consistently demonstrate positive outcomes because consistency allows me to treat precisely and ethically.
Some may disagree. As it challenges the trend culture of skincare. Iāve even fired clients over this. š¤·šæāāļøBut the ones who get it trust me to lead with science, not trends. For my patients and future patients, know that my recommendations are intentional, not impulsive. Once we stabilize and correct, you will have more freedom to customize. But during the work phase, we stay consistent so your results are not left up to chance.