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A clearer skincare comparison

Which bottle costs less per mL?

A smaller price tag can hide a smaller bottle. Compare the amount you pay for the same volume before choosing.

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Use the same currency for both prices. Enter each bottle’s size in mL; use a decimal point if needed.

Bottle A

Bottle B

The starting numbers are an example, not retailer prices.

With the example numbers, Bottle A costs 0.60 per mL and Bottle B costs 0.50 per mL. Bottle B costs less per mL, even though it costs more upfront.

The calculation

Price per mL = bottle price ÷ bottle size in mL. For example, 18 ÷ 30 = 0.60 per mL; 25 ÷ 50 = 0.50 per mL. Multiply either result by 100 to compare cost per 100 mL.

This tool doesn’t convert currencies, grams or fluid ounces. For a US fluid-ounce label, multiply the stated volume by 29.5735 to get an approximate mL amount. Use a printed mL value when available; ounce and fluid-ounce labels are different units.

Price is one part of the choice

A lower cost per mL doesn’t prove the same formula, quality or fit for your routine. Check the directions, the exact version and whether you would use the larger bottle. Include discounts or delivery costs consistently if they matter to your comparison.

Read how to compare skincare labels and our four-product formula comparison.

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