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Make Up: When To Splurge And When To Save
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items Is the real thing worth it? Will a dupe perform just as well? If you'd like me to try anything else, put a comment below. If you want more dupes, I can do an entire article on that. Let me know !
This dupe will give you that same glow that Charlotte Tilbury's The Flawless Filter promises. Save the money and go with ELF!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Dupe for Anastasia Brow Freeze. This works. No need to splurge!
Brow Lift - Clear Eyebrow Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics
I tried the primers so you don't have to. I have yet to find a better blurring primer. This is everything.
All About The Blur Blurring & Smoothing Primer - Stila Cosmetics
I've tried the dupes and this is worth the splurge. Multi-Use Illuminating Makeup Palette - Highlight and Blush. Can also be used for contouring and bronzer. Multi functional.
Backstage Glow Face Palette - Best Highlight, Blush | Dior US
Benefit knows brows. Period. Go for this one if looking for a wax.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel | Benefit Cosmetics
After using the Benefit Gimme Brow, I use the precisely pencil to fill in small areas.
Precisely, My Brow Pencil | Benefit Cosmetics
If you're looking for a cream contour, ELF has you covered! This dupe is luxurious and looks flawless.
Cream Contour & Bronzer Palette | e.l.f. Cosmetics
This is a dupe for Drip Dior. This lip oil is worth skipping the Dior price tag.
Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup - NYX Cosmetics
The best tinted moisturizer on the market. So many shades to choose from and it has SPF!
Tinted Moisturizers: Natural, Oil Free, & with SPF | Laura Mercier
Perfect dupe for Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk. 1/10 the price. No brainer here.
NYX Matte Lipstick - Euro Trash (Dark)
These Urban Decay Naked Palletes are worth every penny. I love the original but there are so many colors to choose from.
Naked Eyeshadow Palettes - Urban Decay
I've tried dupes for this powder but always come back to Charlotte Tilbury's flawless finish.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium | Charlotte Tilbury
I love Tarte mascara. Even at a higher price point it won't break the bank. It also won't end up under your eyes at the end of the day. A+
Tartelette™ Tubing Mascara | Tarte™ Cosmetics
These Colourpop crème eyeliners go on so buttery smooth. Great for beginners or professionals. Pro tip: use their nude color on you lower water line to make your eyes pop and look awake! Dupe for Tartes Fake Awake.
Eyeliner | ColourPop
This is a dupe for Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray. If you need your makeup to stay for 16 hours this is a top choice!
Stay All Night Mist - Makeup Setting Spray | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Tried and true. NARS blush in orgasm works for everyone. This formula is especially good for mature skin. Pro tip: go with the Dior Backstage palette and it also includes a gorgeous blush shade.
Powder Blush - NARS Cosmetics
If you're down with false lashes, check out this 5 pack from KISS. They are chef's kiss!
So Wispy 5 pair lashes #11, multipack - Kiss - Ulta Beauty
Save your coins and do your own mani! Meet Poppy. The patented universal polish bottle handle makes painting your own nails easier, faster, and better than ever. Pop it on top of your favorite polish for a comfy grip, more control, and even, steady s...
The Poppy - Olive and June
You won't find a better nail glue anywhere! Drip and clog proo and the strongest glue I've ever used. Pro tip: Use in conjunction with Kiss brush on glue and acrylics aren’t going anywhere.
Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue by Beauty Secrets
Brush this on your nails, then put a dab of Beauty Secrets Drip and Clog proof nail glue and your fake nails will stay on forever. Skip the salon and do your nails at home.
KISS PowerFlex Brush-On Nail Glue, Ultra Hold
OPI knows nails. They have the best selection of glue and press on (I just glue the press ons) nails. So many choices and great quality. Doing your own mani will save so much time and money.
xPRESS/On Long Solid Color Press On Nails - OPI | Ulta Beauty