Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Amazon Makeup Dupes
41
items These are the makeup products I actually recommend instead of expensive Sephora brands.
I’ve tested many of them myself and keep coming back to these because they really work.
If you’re on a budget but still want good makeup, start here.
Sections
9
SKIN PREP: PRIMERS & GLOW
💄 FOUNDATION DUPES
✨ MATTE FOUNDATIONS
💧 HYDRATING FOUNDATIONS
CONCEALER DUPES
🌸BLUSH & BRONZER DUPES
SKIN PREP: PRIMERS & GLOW
Good makeup starts with good skin prep. These primers and glow products make foundation look smoother, last longer, and look more expensive.
Dupe for: Milk Hydro Grip I always use this when I want my makeup to last all day. Makes foundation stick so well.
e.l.f. Power Grip Gel Hydrating Face Primer
Dupe for: Tatcha Silk Canvas
Blurs pores instantly and makes skin look super smooth.
e.l.f. Liquid Poreless Putty Primer, Lightweight
Dupe vibes: high-end hydrating primers
Very hydrating and fresh. Perfect before any foundation.
NYX Plump Right Back Serum & Primer
Dupe for: Benefit POREfessional
Lightweight and great for smoothing texture.
wet n wild Prime Focus Pore Minimizing Serum
Dupe for: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Gives the most beautiful glow. I use it under foundation or alone.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, 00 Fair
Dupe for: Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi
I mix this with moisturizer or foundation for a natural tan look.
essence Drop of Sunshine Bronzing Drops
Dupe vibes: high-end glow bases
Makes skin look healthy and radiant without glitter.
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion 904 Deep
💄 FOUNDATION DUPES
Affordable foundations I’ve tried that perform really well. They give good coverage, blend easily, and remind me of much more expensive foundations.
Dupe for: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte
I’ve worn this foundation multiple times and it always looks smooth on my skin. It’s lightweight but still gives high coverage and lasts really well throughout the day.
Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation 005
Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear (lighter everyday version)
This is one of my go-to foundations for daily wear. It looks natural, controls shine, and doesn’t feel heavy on the skin.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
Dupe for: Armani Luminous Silk
I love how skin-like this foundation looks. It blends easily and gives a natural, fresh finish without feeling cakey.
L'Oreal True Match Foundation N3 Light Med
Dupe for: Dior Forever
This one feels lightweight but still looks very polished. It wears beautifully throughout the day and photographs really well.
L'Oreal Infallible 32H Foundation 420 True Beige
✨ MATTE FOUNDATIONS
These matte foundations are great if you struggle with oil or want your makeup to last all day. I’ve worn them for hours and they still look good on the skin.
Dupe for: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter
This foundation gives strong coverage and stays in place for hours. I’ve worn it on long days and it barely moves.
L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Powder Foundation
Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear
When I need my makeup to last all day, this is the one I use. Full coverage and very long-lasting.
Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation
Dupe for: Double Wear (classic matte vibe)
A very reliable foundation for oily skin. Matte finish that holds up well without breaking apart.
Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation SPF 15
Dupe for: Too Faced Born This Way
Buildable coverage that doesn’t look heavy. I like how easy it is to blend and how smooth it looks on the skin.
Revolution Conceal & Define Foundation F3
💧 HYDRATING FOUNDATIONS
If you have dry skin or don’t like a heavy matte look, these foundations give a more fresh and skin-like finish. They feel comfortable and don’t cling to dry patches.
Dupe for: NARS Sheer Glow
This foundation feels very comfortable on dry skin. It gives a soft glow and doesn’t emphasize dry patches.
Makeup Revolution Conceal & Hydrate C8.2
Dupe for: NARS Light Reflecting
Makes the skin look healthy and fresh. Perfect if you like a natural, dewy finish.
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation
CONCEALER DUPES
Budget concealers I’ve actually used and loved. They give good coverage, blend easily, and don’t look cakey under the eyes.
Dupe for: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
I’ve used this under my eyes and on blemishes. It blends beautifully and looks very natural.
Catrice True Skin Concealer 033 Cool Almond
Dupe for: Tarte Shape Tape
Very pigmented, so you only need a small amount. Great for full coverage days.
Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer C1 Fair
Dupe for: Kosas Revealer Concealer
Lightweight and perfect for everyday makeup. Doesn’t feel heavy under the eyes.
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer, Fair
Dupe for: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Concealer
I love this for brightening the under-eye area. It looks smooth and doesn’t crease much.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer 121
Dupe for: Kosas Revealer
Full coverage but still comfortable, especially for dry skin.
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer, Light Sand
🌸BLUSH & BRONZER DUPES
These blushes and bronzers are super easy to use and blend beautifully. They give a soft, natural look and remind me of high-end products.
Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch
Creamy texture that blends effortlessly and looks very natural on the skin.
e.l.f. Putty Blush Creamy Tahiti 0.35 Oz
Dupe for: NARS Orgasm
Gives a beautiful glow-from-within look. One of my favorites for everyday makeup.
COVERGIRL TruBlend Baked Luminous Blush 430
Dupe for: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil
Smooth, blends easily, and never looks muddy. Perfect for a soft bronzed look.
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
POWDER & SETTING DUPES
Dupe for: MAC Studio Fix Powder
Sets makeup nicely without making the skin look dry or heavy.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder
Dupe for: Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Lightweight and great for setting the T-zone and under eyes.
essence My Skin Perfector Loose Powder 05 Fair
Dupe for: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Powder
Gives a smooth, blurred finish without drying out the skin.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Soft Focus Setting Powder
Dupe for: Fenty Invisimatte
Perfect for touch-ups during the day.
NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Mattifying Powder
👁️ EYES, BROW MAKEUP DUPES
Affordable mascaras I always recommend. They give volume and length without clumping, and I’ve repurchased some of them more than once.
Dupe for: Too Faced Better Than Sex
I’ve repurchased this so many times. Amazing volume for the price.
essence Lash Princess Curl & Volume Mascara
Dupe for: Benefit Roller Lash
Makes lashes look longer and lifted. Great for everyday wear.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Dupe for: Benefit They’re Real
Separates lashes beautifully and adds volume.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara Black
Dupe for: Lancôme Lash Idôle
Perfect if you like long, defined lashes without clumps.
L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara Blackest Black
Dupe for: Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
Super black, precise, and stays put even on oily lids.
NYX Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Dupe for: Anastasia Brow Wiz
Thin, precise brow pencil that looks very natural.
Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Pencil, Soft Brown
Dupe for: Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Great affordable alternative with super precise tip.
NYX Micro Brow Pencil, Precise - Espresso
💋 LIP PRODUCT DUPES
Lip products that are comfortable to wear and look amazing on the lips. Easy everyday options that feel way more expensive than they are.
Dupe for: MAC Satin Lipsticks
Creamy formula and very flattering shades.
Revolution Beauty Lip Allure Satin Lipstick
Dupe for: Kylie Lip Kits
Matte but still comfortable. I love these for everyday wear.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Abu Dhabi
Dupe for: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb
Very comfortable on the lips and not sticky. Gives a beautiful shine.
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Hydrating Lip Gloss
Dupe for: Fenty Gloss Bomb
Smooth, shiny, not sticky – feels much more expensive than it is.
NYX Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss Praline
Dupe for: Dior Addict Lip Maximizer
Glossy plumping look for minimal budget. I keep this for quick, shiny lip days.
shine shine shine lipgloss