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Makeup Dupes To Save You Money!
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items Makeup products that duped the higher end versions! You save so much money and it works as good as the original. With makeup brands increasing their prices lately, these dupes will help save you money!
Sections
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Primer
Foundation/Skin Tints
Concealer
Bronzer
Contour
Blush
Primer
primer dupes
Dupe for the Milk primer! There’s two versions so it just depends if you niacinamide in your primer to help with evening out your skin. For a fraction of the Milk primer, it works just as well! If you want your makeup stay all day, using this primer ...
Ulta Beauty | Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics |
Target link! Great primer that is very similar to the viral Milk primer. It is significantly smaller than Milk's full size but that's fine if you don't apply makeup a lot. This works the same as the Milk primer but cheaper. It keeps my makeup on all ...
Target | E.l.f. Power Grip Primer - Clear 0.811 Fl Oz
Foundation/Skin Tints
foundation and skin tints that work as good or similar to the higher end makeup
Dupe for the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation! Pretty similar for way cheaper. Doesn’t oxidize and it has full coverage
Ulta Beauty | L'Oréal - N3 Neutral Light Medium True Match Super
Great foundation for a cheap price. People have said it's a dupe for the Armani foundation. My Mom has been using this line for a long time and has loved it. They did repackage this though! It used to be a nicer bottle. This foundation doesn't oxidiz...
Target | L'oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Foundation
Better than high end skin tints! This doesn’t oxidize and it’s more affordable. Only downside is the packaging since it does leak. Most people buy a pump to replace the dropper This is great for dry skin! Tinted serums are usually more hydrating so i...
Ulta Beauty | 2-3 Light True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal
Target link! A bit cheaper than buying at Ulta. Great tinted serum on days you don't want to wear foundation. People love this tinted serum and L'oreal once again has a great product. The only issue is it does leak so it might be a better idea to get...
Target | L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Makeup Skincare
Another great affordable skin tint! You don’t need to break the bank for a skin tint
Almay Hydrating Lightweight With Light Coverage Liquid Foundation ...
Another skin tint option! Only downside is I heard it may oxidize. Like the L’oreal version, it also leaks so definitely replace the dropper. This tinted serum is better for people with dry skin! I find that tinted serums have more hydration so I don...
Ulta Beauty | Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C
Target link! It is cheaper if you buy from Target. A lot of people love this tinted skin tint for a reason! Tinted serums are great for when the weather is warmer or if you have dry skin. This skin tint works great but it may oxidize. If you do buy i...
Target | Maybelline Super Stay 24hr Skin Tint Foundation With Vitamin C - 1 Fl Oz
Concealer
concealers that are the same or really similar to high end products
Dupe for the YSL concealer pen! Easy to use and the formula is very similar to the YSL version. It’s smooth and easy to blend in too.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Perfector Pen Concealer - 0.1 Fl Oz
Dupe for the Huda Beauty Color Corrector (Shade Pomelo)! For the exact dupe, buy the Essence version in the shade “Medium”! The picture looks much lighter than in real life! Formula is similar and works so well for much cheaper.
Essence - Color Correcting - Ulta Beauty
Dupe for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer! Formula is pretty similar and it has good coverage. If you want to actually hide your under eye, I’d recommend buying a shade that is a bit darker and not a lighter shade than your face!
Loreal Concealer - Target
Dupe for the Nars concealer. Packaging is pretty similar too. The only downside is it may oxidize so definitely pick a lighter shade than normal! Make sure to pick the right shade that also fits your undertone. Pretty good concealer though! I find th...
Ulta Beauty | Maybelline - 035 Deep Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer
Target link! A bit cheaper to buyt from Target than Ulta. Creamy and easy to blend! You'll find that the packaging is very similar to the Nars concealer. In fact, people say it's pretty similar for the formula too! This line from Maybelline is great ...
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Oil-free, Fragrance-free, Dermatologist ...
Bronzer
bronzers that are affordable and work just as good as high end makeup
Amazing bronzer! This really works as well as the high end products. Milani always has great products and it’s so affordable too. Great formula, pigmented, and easy to blend! You don't need to spend a lot on a bronzer when this is a great option. Thi...
Ulta Beauty | Sun Light Silky Matte Bronzing Powder - Milani
Target link! A bit cheaper to buy from Target. Again this is a great powder bronzer! Bronzers give warmth to your face and is great to enhance areas you want to. This formula is easy to use and blend. The pigment is great too. Milani always has amazi...
Target | Milani : Bronzer
The og viral drugstore bronzer! Buttery smooth and easy to blend in. It's creamy and melts into my skin once I apply it. I normally don't shop from this brand but people raved about it soo much! I really like to use this in areas of my face where I n...
Ulta Beauty | Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Murumuru Butter
Target link! A bit cheaper to buy from Target. The og viral drugstore bronzer! Buttery smooth and easy to blend in. This is viral for a reason! It's so easy to work with and just melts into my skin. This would be great to use with a beauty blender af...
Target | Physicians Formula : Bronzer
Contour
contour dupes that work well
Another awesome Milani product! The packaging is similar to Charlotte Tilbury contour wands. The formula is great too. You just need to pick the right shade for your skin to contour! Formula is so good and easy to use. This wasn't available to the US...
Ulta Beauty | Cocoa Conceal & Perfect Face Lift Collection Liquid Contour - Milani
Target link! It is a bit cheaper to buy from Target. Great contouring product and the packaging is similar to Charlotte Tilbury! If you don't like the packaging, you can always move it to a different container. This is great to contour your cheeks an...
Target | Milani : Contour Makeup
Blush
blush dupes that work really well
Dupe for the Rare Beauty blush! It’s really pigmented and works just as well as the Rare Beauty blush. Easy to use and lasts all day! If you are scared for too much pigment, I’d suggest putting a small dot on the back of your hand and lightly applyin...
Ulta Beauty | Coral Crush Camo Liquid Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Target link! Elf products are the same price for Ulta and Target but I put a link here because some people shop at Target more. Again, great liquid blush and sooo similar to the Rare Beauty blush. The shade range is small but again you get it for a r...
Target | E.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush - 0.13 Fl Oz -
Another dupe for the Rare Beauty blush! It may look small but this weighs more than the Elf Blush. This is another great affordable liquid blush. Easy to use and blend. The shades are more useable than the Elf. Again, the shade range is small but it ...
Ulta Beauty | IKTR Liquid Blush - ColourPop
Highlighter
highlighters that are dupes for the high end and cheaper
Dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter! Amazing and it’s so much more affordable. I love using this before I apply foundation if I want an inner glow! Some people use it as their foundation but since I have oily skin, I don't do that. This pr...
Ulta Beauty | 3 Light/Medium Halo Glow Liquid Filter - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Target link! Just added it since some shopping at Target is more convenient to people. This is a great product to use if you want an inner glow. You apply this before putting on foundation to get that inner glow. This is such a more affordable option...
Target | E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter Highlighter - 1.06 Fl Oz -
Dupe for the Benefit viral highlighter (shade Cookie)! Literally looks the exact same for a much cheaper price! So pretty especially as a nose highlight or inner corner!
L'Oreal Paris : Highlighter Makeup - Target
Powder
Dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Pressed Powder! If you want your pores to be hidden and have a smooth face, a pressed powder is necessary! NYX offers a bigger shade range too! It also is way cheaper than the Charlotte Tilbury. This is also great if yo...
Ulta Beauty | Golden Can't Stop Won't Stop All Day Mattifying Powder
Target link! Only a penny difference but most people tend to shop at Target more because it has a variety of things. This powder is great to make your makeup matte and to hide your pores. Easy to use and I love how there's quite a few shades to choos...
Target | NYX Professional Makeup : Face Powders
Setting Spray
setting and finishing sprays that are very affordable and work as well or even better than high end
Dupe for the Patrick Star finishing spray! This will lock in your makeup without needing to use translucent powder at the end! Easy to use and it’s a more affordable option too.
Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal - Ulta Beauty
Dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray! This product is amazing to set your makeup. It works just as well as the original. It’s easy to use and it makes my makeup last all day. My tip to setting my makeup at the end is to drench my face with th...
Ulta | 2.03 oz Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray - Milani
Target link! It's $1 cheaper here! This is a great setting spray to have! Setting sprays are great to finish your makeup off. My trick is to spray a lot at the end then let it dry. After it is dry, I use some setting powder to set my makeup in. This formula is great a...
Target | Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray - 2.03oz