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Dupe-a-roonies 💅 | Budget Baddies Only (inspired by Nina Pool’s genius finds)
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Boujee on a broke-girl budget? Same. This list is your VIP pass to all the sneaky little dupes that look expensive—but absolutely aren’t. Inspired by Nina Pool’s wizardry, these finds are "wait, that’s from where?" level good. ✨ Real ones know.
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Skincare That Works Even When You’re Broke
 
Smell Rich , Spend Less
 
Nina-Approved Dollar Tree Hacks
 
Bougie Bath on a Budget

Skincare That Works Even When You’re Broke

 
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PRIMER dupe for my fellow oily ghouls 🦇 this is the $3.99 summer skin hack we didn’t know we needed. Lightweight, dye-free, and feels like a cool breath of air on sweaty chaos. Bless you, Nina Pool, for the gem drop.-Grab it while it’s still chill. ...
Walgreens Dye-Free After Sun Gel, 6.0 oz
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This right here is the MAC Fix+ Rose’s crunchy, clean girl cousin same glow, 1/4 the price. Hydrating, smells like a spa, and Nina Pool said spritz it generously, so I do. ✨ Use it before makeup, after makeup, during a mental breakdown... it’s a rese...
Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Hydrating Facial Mist, for Dry Combination Skin Care, Rose Water Spray for Face with Vegetable Glycerine, Made Without Dyes or Alcohol, Vegan & Cruelty Free, 4oz
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Okay but hear me out.. this looks wild, but it works. Nina said old school drag queens used this as primer and now I’m side-eyeing all my $30 ones. Calamine + milk of magnesia = no creasing, no budging, all-day slay. Literally feels like I’ve been l...
Equate, Calamine Lotion for Itching and Rash Relief, 6 fl. oz.
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Same vibe, just the clear version 🫧 If you’re not feelin’ the pink or want something more low-key, this one’s got you. Still works like a charm locks that makeup in tight. Old school drag trick energy and I’m here for it. 🛒 Grab whichever you can...
Equate, Calamine Clear Lotion for Itching and Rashes, 6 fl oz, Compare to CaladrylÂŽ ClearÂŽ Lotion active ingredients
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Girl. This is the breakout spray. That Tower 28 SOS Spray? Cute. Pricey. This Walgreens version? Same vibe, more budget-friendly. Nina said it’s the move when your skin’s about to flip out . 🧴 I spray this on my face, chest, even my back (hello stre...
Walgreens Cleansing Spray
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Thayers pH Balancing Cleanser (Nina Pool Approved!) Nina Pool called this one “very calm” and a go-to for when your skin’s throwing a tantrum. Or just needing a summertime cleanser .. Aloe, gentle pH, and low salicylic acid = budget-friendly glow-up...
THAYERS pH Balancing Daily Cleanser 8oz
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Thayers Hydrating Milky Cleanser (Snow Mushroom, Hello??) Nina Pool uses this when her skin needs a cuddle in the winter . 98% natural, snow mushroom, and no sketchy ingredients. Your skin barrier will thank you.
Milky Cleanser with Snow Mushroom - 8 oz.
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Budget blemish buster 💥 Straight from the toothpaste aisle because benzoyl peroxide who? Been using this trick for YEARS (thanks mom!) Dupe For: High-end spot treatments or chemical exfoliants Dab it on pimples overnight to dry them out
Colgate Baking Soda & Peroxide Toothpaste
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Not a Nina Pool hack.. this one’s mine, and it’s a game changer. I had oral surgery over a year ago, and ever since, sinus headaches have been brutal. This cooling gel eye mask has been a godsend for relief. It’s also perfect for puffiness, migraines...
HM Cooling Eye Mask - Gel Cold Pack for Puffy Eyes
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💪 PALMER'S FIRMING LOTION – The Real-World Retinol Alternative Your Skin Budget Can Handle Not a Nina Pool dupe but girl, you need this! I started using it after seeing it trending on TikTok and WOW—this stuff does not play. I apply it twice a day ...
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Skin Firming Lotion 13.5oz
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🧼 Viral Blackhead Dupe Hack (That Actually Works) ✨ Clear nose + chin pores fast no harsh strips, no overpriced serums. If you’ve ever tried to squeeze blackheads that won’t budge, they’re probably sebaceous filaments (totally normal but super vis...
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Facial Oil Cleanser 6.5oz
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Equate Chafing Gel - Nina Pool's Viral Dupe for Benefit Pore-fessional Primer +* Get that boujee on a budget glow with the Equate Chafing Gel, the ultimate drugstore dupe for Benefit's Pore-fessional Primer! TikTok star @ninaghoulina swears by this $...
Equate Chafing Gel for Women's Health, 1.5 oz, Compare to Monistat Care Chafing ReliefÂŽ Active Ingredient
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✨ Dupe Alert: Giorgio Armani, Who? This L’Oréal True Match Foundation is a dead ringer for Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk but at a fraction of the price. Lightweight, blendable, and with that same radiant-skin finish that looks like your skin but way...
L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation, N5 Medium, 1 fl oz
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💖 Makeup that sticks with you literally This e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is that girl. It gives your skin a tacky, grippy base that locks makeup in ALL day like a dupe for Milk Hydro Grip but way more affordable. Smooths, hydrates, and makes foundation...
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
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💄 Maybelline Fit Me Foundation – Blurs like a filter and blends like a dream. Lightweight but gives that flawless "I woke up like this" look.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Light Beige
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☀️ e.l.f. SPF Moisturizer Gives you hydration and sun protection without feeling greasy. Makeup glides on top of it so smooth.
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30
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🌞 Wet n Wild Bronzer (as eyeshadow!) Nina’s little hack. The perfect warm shimmer for a soft eye look. Swipe it across your lid and boom done.
wet n wild Color Icon Bronzer What Shady Beaches
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THAYERS Milky Face Toner with Snow Mushroom & Hyaluronic Acid, 355mL
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Okay but… why is this Marc Anthony Grow Long actually working?? Giving overpriced serum results for drugstore money 🤑🖤
Marc Anthony Grow Long Anti-Frizz Shield Ultimate Blowout, for All Hair Types, 6.7 fl oz
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✨ DUPE ALERT ✨ This e.l.f. Holy Hydration Sleeping Mask is giving Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask but for a fraction of the price. Lightweight, creamy, and super hydrating without the greasy feel. I wear it overnight and wake up with plump, refreshed ski...
Holy Hydration! Overnight Face Mask
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If Drunk Elephant and Laneige had a budget-conscious cousin... it’d be this. Hydrating, non-greasy, and actually cute on the counter. My skin said ‘thank you’ and my wallet said ‘finally.’ 💧🖤
My iN.gredients Hyaluronic Acid Capsule Cream - Hydration & Moisturizing Cream for All Skin Types (30ml)
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Smell Rich , Spend Less

 
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🌸 Pink Blush Perfume Strawberry Shortcake in a Bottle This one isn’t just a fragrance it’s a mood. Sweet, playful, and softly feminine, it smells like strawberry shortcake kissed by a spring breeze. Whether you're treating yourself or gifting some...
Ard al Zaafaran Pink Blush Shams Al Emarat 100ML
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✨ Nina Recommended This… But I Found a Secret Hack Nina swears by the spray version of this luxury perfume, but let me put you on — the ultra-concentrated perfume oil is just as dreamy. Same delicious Strawberry Clouds scent, but in a long-lasting ve...
Scentual Fragrances Luxury Perfume Oil 10ml
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Lattafa Angham – The Burberry Goddess Dupe That Might Be Better This fragrance is giving high-end energy without the Burberry price tag. TikTok’s favorite fragrance fairy, Nina Pool, swears by it and honestly, she might be right. Lattafa Angham is s...
Lattafa Angham Eau de Parfum - Citrus & Musk
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Nina Pool says it’s better than Lume and less sticky and girl, it’s cheaper too. Safe for your pits, privates, and beyond 👀 This is officially on my summer must-have list.
Summer's Eve Whole Body Deodorant Cream 3oz
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💕 Marc Anthony Grow Long – TikTok’s Favorite Hair Growth Hero 🚨 Not a Nina Pool dupe (yet) but this one is everywhere for a reason. ✨ This line (especially the Grow Long Caffeine & Ginseng Shampoo + Conditioner) gives serious salon vibes with...
Marc Anthony Grow Long Anti-Frizz Shield Ultimate Blowout, for All Hair Types, 6.7 fl oz
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🎨 Box Dye Conditioner Dupes 💡 What we’re actually loving: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Conditioner Any product with Amodimethicone (check those labels, girl!) 🧴 These are total dupes for the rich, slippery conditioner that comes in box dyes—...
Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Conditioner, 33.8 fl oz
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Ok but hear me out… Clear Elmer’s glue + a drop of food dye = DIY peel-off lip stain. I KNOW. It sounds unhinged but Nina swears by it and now I lowkey do too. 💋 It peels off clean and leaves behind that “just ate a cherry popsicle” kind of stain. ...
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Clear, Washable, 9 Ounces, 1 Count
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If you’ve ever powdered your face with foot powder, welcome to the baddie budget rebellion. Dupe For: Setting powder or dry shampoo Why it works: Absorbs oil, mattifies, and gives that blurred skin finish. Plus, the hint of baking soda makes it sm...
ARM & HAMMER Odor Control Foot Powder Talc-Free With Baking Soda 5 oz
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Okay so this almond shower oil dupe? She’s it. Smells bougie, feels bougie, but doesn’t make my wallet cry. I’ve been using it in the shower and pretending I’m in a spa even though there’s laundry on the floor 😅 Nina Pool said it was the one and ho...
A La Maison - French Liquid Soap - Sweet Almond - 16.9 fl oz
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