Differences between SkinCeuticals Duke/SkinCeuticals version, L’Oréal version, and Hong Kong version (for reference)

Recently, a nonsensical phenomenon was discovered. A certain skin care product (Duke) The store owner who sells the American version claims that there are three versions of Duke: American version, L'Oréal version, and Hong Kong version. Only when you understand yourself can you really understand. Knowledge determines the quality of life. Today I want to talk about the version of this brand!

The origin of the different versions of SkinCeuticals (Duke):

The description of the difference between the American version and the non-American version mentioned by the owner of the American version does not seem to be very correct. A more reliable one is The fact that L'Oréal Group acquired Duke!

Before 2008, there was only one American version of Duke on the market, and there was no problem of differentiation between versions. However, since May 24, 2005, L'Oreal strategically acquired SkinCeuticals Duke in the United States and changed its name to Xiu. Rico began to be sold all over the world after 2008. This is the origin of the L'Oreal version. What should be emphasized here is that Duke has been acquired by L'Oreal. L'Oreal owns Duke's patented technology and trademarks. This is the absolute key point!

L'Oréal has the right to improve the formula of the original Duke formula and the skin characteristics of the market group put into the market by combining the technology, and make additional additions to some products. So saying that the American version of Duke is better is definitely Miyo's argument. They have one trademark and one brand, and they have the same technology and patents. Which one is better is of course up to Miyo to say whatever he wants. I have never seen an official or any organization say which one is better. If up to now you are still naive and think that Duke and L'Oreal SkinCeuticals are two different brands, as Meiyo said, then L'Oreal should have gone to the federal court to resolve the dispute!

As the saying goes, if you don’t use it, you have no right to speak. I am using CE, b5, and color correction, and I haven’t noticed that the concentration is reduced. As for the so-called American version of color correction+, it is simply not sold by L’Oreal. All of Duke's products, those enhanced and high-concentration versions are just not sold by L'Oreal, it's just a channel issue.

Are the products the same across regions?

What everyone wants to know is whether the so-called US version and non-US version products are the same? SkinCeuticals is based on the formula and process of the American version of Duke, and has been appropriately added and modified in the formula according to the people in different regions. SkinCeuticals is a cosmeceutical, which is different from ordinary skin care products and must be suitable for users in the local market. Skin characteristics: People in Asia have more sensitive skin, so SkinCeuticals has made adjustments to its formula when it is launched in the Asian market. The National Bank counter product (the legendary Hong Kong version) takes SkinCeuticals B5 as an example:

From the ingredients point of view, L'Oréal of the National Bank (Hong Kong version) has added some ingredients that are not found in the US version. The ingredients are more complex and streamlined than the US version. This is directly related to Duke's philosophy of advocating simplicity and efficiency. Its classic ingredients and unique craftsmanship have effects that other brands cannot achieve. This may be the direct reason for L'Oreal's acquisition of Duke. As a global brand, SkinCeuticals is more willing to target different audience groups and reduce the number of consumers. There is a possibility of irritation and allergies, so we can improve the formula according to the area where we live, and add some elements that our group is good at to get a better feeling of use!

According to personal experience, the moisturizing power of the National Bank (Hong Kong version) is definitely stronger. In addition, I personally use the American version and feel that the liquid is thicker and the absorption speed is not as fast as the domestic version. The domestic version of the moisturizing lasts longer. Let’s take a look at the ingredients. This may be the reason why L’Oreal Group added ingredients such as glycerin and sodium PCA.