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High End Makeup Looks on a Budget!

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Top makeup fakes that will enable you to look upscale without breaking the bank. You can feel like your favorite celebrity for a lot less money with these products, which range from lip glosses and eyeliners to foundation and concealer. Some of them ...
 
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Get some LO'Real True Match Lumi (DUPE) for just $12 to get a gorgeous dewy, sheer, but buildable coverage that will make your skin look lit from the inside out instead of the $69 Giorgio Armani silk foundation.
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Makeup, Neutral, 1 oz
 
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In case you were unaware, the perfect makeup swap (DUPE) for Laura Mercier's ($43) loose powder is Maybelline's Fit me loose powder ($9). Yes, that is true! It is not only far less expensive than Lura Mercier, but it also has the same silky-smooth te...
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Setting Powder
 
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The Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer ($12) in the shade "Bronzer" is an amazing substitute (DUPE) for the well-known Nars Laguna Bronzer ($29), which I ADORE. They blend like something out of a fantasy and provide the ideal sun-kissed smooth surfac...
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
 
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Do you still have the ($32) shade "Orgasm" from NARS? With their blush in the (DUPE) shade "Luminoso" ($8), Milani has certainly upped the ante. Its remarkable resemblance to NARS's holy grail product makes us feel everything at once, and it lasts al...
Milani Baked Blush - Luminoso 0.12oz
 
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Without breaking the bank, you can get the same velvety, smooth feeling on your lips as the famous Fenty glosses ($21) with the Maybelline Lifter Glosses ($7) (DUPE), which also come with a delightful caramel-vanilla scent. Moreover, it contains hyal...
Maybelline Lifter Gloss, Moon Nude Pink
 
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A primer that simultaneously hydrates the skin seals in pores, and extends the wear of makeup without the need for a setting spray is nothing short of amazing. Who, unfortunately, has the cash to do either? Presenting Power Grip Primer, the newest pr...
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, 0.811 Fl Oz
 
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Who needs expensive mascara when you can achieve the same look for a much lower price? Yes, the greatest makeup dupes are Lancome Idole Mascara ($30) next to Essence Lash Princess ($5) mascaras! Like your favorite Lancome mascara, if not better, Esse...
essence Lash Princess Mascara - Volumizing
 
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In case you're interested, the E.L.F. Camo CC cream, which costs $15, is said to closely resemble the well-known It Cosmetics CC cream, which costs $47.50. The same ingredients, the same claims, and even the same chic packaging are all involved! It t...
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo CC Cream SPF 30, Fair
 
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This $7 Maybelline Master Chrome highlighter has to be the best deal around. Why spend $40 on Mac's "Oh, Darling!" Highlighter when this drugstore is an excellent substitute for complexion. You'll save a ton of money in addition to receiving the same...
Maybelline Master Chrome Highlighter, Molten Gold
 
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Everyone is aware of Rare Beauty Blushes ($23)—they're just as amazing as the rumors! Of course, your chances of obtaining a product decrease with its virality. I recently tried the "Baby Doll" shade of NYX "Sweet Cheeks" blush ($10), and wow, this b...
NYX Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint - Baby Doll
 
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Now is the perfect moment to find the Dior addict lip glow oil substitute! ($40). Yes, the NYX fat oil lip ($9) is here to come to your rescue. Not only is this lip oil from the drugstore the best, but it goes on smoothly and leaves a dewy finish tha...
NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip - Missed Call (Sheer Pink)
 
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Of course, the world was enthralled with Clinique's Almost Lipstick ($23) in Black Honey for their combination of lip balm and lipstick. I genuinely adore this color because it goes with almost everything, but I was absolutely amazed to discover Cove...
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm - Bliss You Berry
 
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Charlotte Tilbury's perfect filter ($47) is IT, if you didn't know that already. This guy is true to his glow-in-the-darkness. Hold on, though, because I'm going to blow you away. You really should consider buying the ELF Halo Glow Filter ($14) right...
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Complexion Booster
 
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If you continuously find yourself reaching for that $23 brow product at Sephora, Elf has you covered with this $6 Brow Lift. It's an ultimate brow wax/gel in a pot that works the same (if not BETTER) and seems to never run out.
Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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This lipstick shade is giving me CT “Pillow Talk” vibes an compared to $35. For about $7, you can get a lipstick that lasts long, and it has a great texture, and of course the shade is gorg.
L'Oreal Colour Riche Les Nus Lipstick, Nu Impertinent
 
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I absolutely ADORE this Lip Mask. They smell good, it does not come off, they're nice, creamy, thick, and hydrating,
Lottie London Sweet Lips Lip Mask
 
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If you love the Kosas Revealer Concealer, than you may like this from NYX. I had a travel size of the Kosas and when I was out I couldn't afford the price point. So I had read this one was a close match, I tried it and it's basically the same formula...
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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There is definitely a reason this is Americas #1 Setting Spray. If I the option to choose between this one and the CT Airbrush Flawless, I would pick Milani every day!. This stuff would keep my makeup on point through a 12 -15 hour shift in a nursing...
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani Cosmetics
 
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Everything you would anticipate from a NARS foundation, plus more, is done by this L'Oreal glow-giving base. On all but the oiliest skin types, its medium coverage will help to conceal imperfections, balance out skin tone, lessen redness, and add a l...
True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - L'Oréal Paris
 
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This is absolutely my FAVORITE beauty sponge. I really like that they now offer a 2-pack. Totally worth the $5. Will never pay $20 again for a makeup blender.
Makeup Sponge | Wet n Wild
 
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In my opinion the Voluminous Lash Paradise surpassed Better Than Sex's formulation. It's not clumpy like the Too Faced mascara tends to be. Definitely recommend! 10 / 10
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara