I can’t afford to buy a £45 foundation and a £30 mascara every month. So I tried these drugstore make-up products under £15. And the results are just as good as the expensive brands. From base to eyes to lips, there’s a dupe for everything. Save 70%...
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I’ve swapped my $40 Dior Lip Glow for this. The colour blends beautifully with my lips and it contains shea butter so it doesn’t dry them out. Whether worn on its own or over lipstick, it instantly makes my lips look plump and glossy. It’s only $5, s...
I couldn’t bring myself to spend $38 on the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, so I went for this instead. The pigmentation is absolutely amazing for just $5. Apply it to your cheekbones and nose, and you get that glass skin look. Unfortunately, it doe...
I’ve swapped my $39 Fenty Pro Filt’r for this Fit Me. It offers medium coverage, which is perfect for everyday wear, and with 49 shades available, it’s easy to find one that matches my skin tone. Applied with a little powder, it lasts for six hours w...
Natural Beige 220 Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
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I’ve stopped buying £30 mascara because this e.l.f. one is good enough. It leaves my lashes long and clump-free. The brush is small, so it’s easy to reach the corners of the eyes. If you want a fuller look, apply two coats. Goodbye, expensive mascara...
This is a $19 dupe for Fenty Gloss Bomb that looks just like the real thing. The texture is creamy and non-sticky, and the colour is highly pigmented. $5 for a gloss this good?? I’ll definitely be buying it again.
I swapped my $32 NARS blush for this Super Shock one. The texture is bouncy and it’s really pigmented, so you only need a tiny bit. It’s long-lasting and doesn’t look patchy. Make sure to buy it directly from colourpop.com, as it’s often out of stock in other shops.
Super shock blush by ColourPop® $8
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I haven’t bought the $24 Benefit brow gel since I discovered this. It’s like clear glue—just a little bit is enough to keep my brows in place all day. Comb through with the spoolie, and you get a laminated brow look without having to go to the salon.
Brow Lift - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This is a dupe for MAC Fluidline ($23) that I’ve been using for years; the gel is jet-black, doesn’t dry out easily and is Use a fine brush for a sharp, precise line. One pot lasts a whole year.
Blackest Black Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
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I’ve swapped my $31 Torte foundation for this e.l.f. one. It offers full coverage without feeling heavy, and it doesn’t crease when set with powder. It contains hyaluronic acid, so it doesn’t dry out the skin under my eyes. I use it to cover dark cir...
Teksturnya mirip Fenty cheeks out freestyle cream blush $25, tapi cuma $7. Aku pakai jari buat tap ke pipi, hasilnya natural+dewy. Nggak bikin Patchy diatas foundation.
Bali Putty Blush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Dupe KVS tatto liner $23 yang paling akurat ujungnya felt tip. Gampang banget buat wing tipis atau tebal. Nggak smudge+tahan air. Bagus banget buat eyeliner dengan harga $9.
Black Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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This is a dupe for Glossier Cloud Paint ($18). The gel-cream texture blends easily, giving a natural, post-workout glow. You only need a fingertip’s worth.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush, Face Makeup, Nude Burn
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A MAC Retro Matte dupe for $20 – the pigmentation is rich and long-lasting. The shades ‘Matte Naked’ and ‘Matte Bliss’ are most similar to ‘Tea Rose’ and ‘Perfect Red’. It’s only $6.49 and it’s this good.
Plumrose Color Statement Lipstick - Milani | Ulta Beauty
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I swapped my $25 Natasha Denona mini palette for this one. The pigmentation is amazing for just $3.29. It has both matte and shimmer shades, and it’s travel-friendly too.
Wet N Wild Color Icon 5-Pan Eye-Shadow Palette, Camo-Flaunt
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A dupe for the Anastasia Brown Wiz ($25) that’s 90% similar; the tip is small, so it’s easy to create hair-like strokes. The pigment isn’t too intense, so the brows look natural and last all day without smudging.