Bio-Oil Skincare Oil DUPE!?

I'm sure you are all familiar with the brand Equate, which is sold exclusively at Walmart?  If not, it is basically like the "no-name" name brand at Walmart that sells tons of different items ranging from skincare to hair products.  What's unique about this brand is that they are somehow able to create almost the exact same products as many other popular/well-known brands sold in Walmart (i.e.: Pantene, Olay, Neutrogena, etc.).  I had popped into my local Walmart a couple of weeks ago and was looking in the make-up/beauty isles.  I stopped near the body/facial oils because I am absolutely obsessed with oils.  One skincare oil that caught my attention was the Bio-Oil Skincare Oil which I am sure you have all seen and/or heard of.  It's known to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tones.  Interestingly enough, right beside the Bio-Oil was, what looked to be, the exact same product only a different brand name... the Equate Skin Treatment Oil!  After examining both packages of oils, there are many similarities between the two oils (i.e.: same packaging, same bottle size, almost the exact same ingredients).  The only huge difference I could find was the price!!  Now I don't know about you, but if I can save a couple bucks here and there by buying the inexpensive dupe, you know I will! 

I created a chart below which compares the claims, directions, ingredients, and prices of both skin oils so that you can see how similar they really are!

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil	Equate Skin Treatment Oil
Claims: Boi-Oil is a specialist skincare product formulated to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone. It's unique formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, is also highly effective for ageing and dehydrated skin.	Claims: Skin Treatment Oil helps to improve the appearance of scarring, dry skin, uneven skin tone, and stretch marks.  It contains Vitamin A and E, Rosemary, Calendula, Lavender, and Chamomile oils to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin.  It is hypoallergenic, contains no preservatives and is suitable for all skin types and can be used on face and body.
Directions: For the best results use twice daily on affected areas such as, scarring, stretch marks or uneven skin tone for a minimum of 3 months.	Directions: For the best results use twice daily on affected areas such as, scarring, stretch marks or uneven skin tone.  Individual results may vary.
Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, BHT, Bisabolol, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol. Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 26100 (Red 17).	Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Triisononanoin, Isopropyl Myristate, Anthemis Nobilis Oil (Chamomile Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender Oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil (Rosemary Oil), Calendula Officinalis Extract (Calendula Oil), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), BHT, Bisabolol, CI 26100 (Red 17).
Price: $11.97  for 60 mL (at most drugstores)	Price: $7.99 for 60 mL (anywhere Equate is sold, i.e. Walmart)

I have been looking for a facial oil that can replace my Banish Acne Scars Vitamin C, E, Ferulic Acid Serum on the days when I do not use it.  The Banish Acne Scars serum is quite expensive ($39.00 for about 15 mL) but is definitely worth every penny.  However, I only like using it after I use my Banish Acne Scars O.5MM roller.  I figured the Bio-Oil/Equate Skin Treatment Oil would be great to use every day/night in place of my Banish Acne Scars serum because it is so inexpensive.  So far I have noticed nothing but great results using the Equate Skin Treatment Oil both day and night when I have not used the roller on my face.  Of course with fading acne scars comes patience so in no way are either oils miracle products.  However, if you did want to save some money while still seeing the same results as the Bio-Oil, I would definitely recommend the Equate Skin Treatment Oil!  As always, I am not a dermatologist nor a skincare specialist, these are just my opinions and what works for me.  

The pictures above are exactly 4 months apart (Left side: April 7, 2015; Right side: August 7, 2015).  Obviously these are not the results of the Equate Skin Treatment Oil alone because I have only been using it for a couple of weeks but you can see the difference that both the Equate Oil and the Banish Acne Scars System has made.  I will be going into more detail on my actual Banish Acne Scars updates in future blogs to come this month but just thought I'd include a quick before & after reference for you loveys.

Stay tuned for my next blog post and take care,
Glynn  

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