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Dupe-a-roonies 💅 | Budget Baddies Only (inspired by Nina Pool’s genius finds)
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items 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
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.
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Walgreens Dye-Free After Sun Gel, 6.0 oz
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
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.
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 Caladryl® Clear® Lotion active ingredients
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
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
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.
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
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
💪 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
🧼 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
Smell Rich , Spend Less
🌸 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
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
Nina-Approved Dollar Tree Hacks
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.
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Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Clear, Washable, 9 Ounces, 1 Count
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
Bougie Bath on a Budget
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