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Not-So-Obvious-Dupes of Skincare, Makeup, & Fashion

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I'm tired of seeing the same drugs store-alternatives or Amazon finds of more expensive items go viral then sell out EVERYWHERE so you can't find it in the first place. Here are some under-the-radar dupes I've found in my quest for budget beauty and ...
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Skincare Dupes

Get higher end looks without spending the money

 
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This one is a bit obvious but the Nivea Cream ($10) is a dupe for the La Mer Moisturizing Cream ($518). The only difference is La Mer uses ingredients found in red algae. To achieve that effect, I pair this with the Eight Saints Algae toner ($18), an...
NIVEA® Creme - Intensive Moisturizer For Body, Face & Hands
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Layer or mix this with the Nivea Moisturizing Cream to achieve the same effect for your skin as the La Mer Moisturizing Cream!
Coast Is Clear Face Toner - Eight Saints
 
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I thought this worked identical (maybe even better) than the Paula's Choice Exfoliant ($35). I was suffering from really terrible acne after I moved to LA and the tap water made me break out badly. This worked so well to mellow my skin out.
Effaclar Clarifying Solution | Acne Toner - La Roche-Posay
 
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I switched to this after I finished my Kiehls Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($35) because I was trying to save a bit of money. Worked extremely well and rivaled my results from Kiehls!
Hyaluronic Acid Serum to Plump & Hydrate Skin - 30ml - The Inkey List
 
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I've been using the Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum but at $85 a bottle, I'm on the hunt for a good alternative. Skinskool has this serum from Pacific as a 90% match, so I'll be testing this one out soon!
Pacifica Glow Baby Booster Serum, Vitamin C, 1 Fl Oz

Make Up Dupes

A bit of budget beauty

 
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A great replica of Makeup By Mario's Pumping Lip Serum ($24). Sometimes, particularly on Amazon the price runs higher (sometimes over $20) so wait for it to dip in price or go on sale!
3CE Plumping Lips 2.4g #ROSY
 
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The Bordeaux Burgundy shade is a very believeable match to Clinique's Black Honey blush ($30)! If you're light handed enough, you get the same berry tone.
COVERGIRL Cheekers Blendable Powder Blush, 106 ... - Walmart
 
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A dupe of the Dior Backstage Blush in Rosy Glow ($40) that went viral a few years ago. Even more flattering because it claims to be a universal pink that shows up on all sorts of skin tones
Makeup Revolution Mood Switch Aura Blush Universal Pink
 
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Very similar to the Merit tubing mascara ($26), though I think Heimish may have come out first? Hm… but great no smudge mascara. I get terrible panda eyes so this one is my go-to, along with the Merit mascara and cali-ray mascara
Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara | heimish US Official
 
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I admit, I'm a sucker for Lost Cherry ($75 for travel size), but this dupe from Finery is a great, lighter alternative. It doesn't last as long as Tome Ford (as expected) but it does replicate the scent for a night out or dinner.
Fine'ry Not Another Cherry Fragrance Perfume - 2.02 Fl Oz - Target
 
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Another one that actually came out before the luxury version, but Nuxe Body Oil is the OG of Tom Ford's Soleil Blanc ($89) and the Victoria Beckham Portofino Oil ($95). While the scents may differ a bit, the effect is still the same.
BODY OIL | NUXE
 
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If you're ever in Tahiti, Mo'orea, Bora Bora…you NEED to grab this oil. Another dupe for Tom Ford Soleil Blanc ($89) and the Victoria Beckham Portofino Oil ($95). Its scent is both floral and almond-sweet, super unique!
REVA TAHITI BRONZE SHIMMERING OIL 50ml - Tahiti oil factory
 
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A dupe of both the Isamaya Beauty Metal Gloss ($36) and the Cle De Peau Cream Rouge Liquid Lipstick ($50). Great sparkle pay off and not too sticky
Almay Angelic Non-Sticky Hypoallergenic Lip Gloss

Clothing Dupes

Get the look but for way less

 
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A dupe for the Alaia Le Coeur bag ($1,290) but for WAY less. I've seen it on Amazon, Nordstrom, and on JW Pei's website (which runs some pretty generous sales)
Arlene Heart Shaped Bag - Black - JW PEI
 
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Tell me this isn't the Bottega Andiamo Tote ($5,500) just without the hardware…
Italian Leather Handwoven Satchel