High-end makeup can get really pricey, but luckily, drugstore brands like Essence, Catrice, Maybelline, and L’Oréal are killing it with formulas that feel just as good. I’ve personally used these and honestly – sometimes the dupe performs even better...
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eyes and brows
Dupe for: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. swear by this mascara – it gives my lashes insane length and volume without clumping. I used to splurge on Too Faced, but honestly this Essence one holds a curl better and doesn’t flake.
Dupe: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz NYX micro brow pencil is my absolute favorite. Total Brow Wiz dupe. With this link you get a gift with the purchase
Dupe for: Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment. This one went viral on TikTok – it has that same juicy, plumping effect as Rhode but without the huge price tag. I use it daily, and my lips feel so soft and hydrated
Dupe for: Too Faced Lip Injection Gloss. Okay, this one tingles (in a good way!) and makes my lips look visibly fuller. It’s basically the “budget baddie” version of Too Faced Lip Injection
Dupe for: Fenty Gloss Bomb This gloss is so comfy on the lips. It’s glossy but not sticky, and it comes in so many shades. I keep one in my bag at all times. Honestly, it gives me the same juicy lips as my Fenty gloss, but at like 1/4 the price.
Dupe for: MAC Lip Pencil These liners are so creamy but still last forever. I love wearing them under lipsticks or just alone with some gloss. The shade range is so wearable – total steal compared to MAC
Dupe for: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. This makes my skin glow like I’ve just had a facial. I use it under foundation or alone for a natural radiant look.
Dupe for: Milk Hydro Grip Primer This primer grips foundation so well – my makeup doesn’t budge all day. It feels cooling on the skin and works just like the Milk one I tried
Dupe for: Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder This powder shocked me. It mattifies instantly without looking dry, and it sets my concealer beautifully. I feel like it smooths out my skin almost the same way the Huda powder does
Dupe for: Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation If you struggle with oily skin, this is the one. It gives me that same velvet-matte finish that I used to get from Fenty, but it’s so much cheaper. I wore this during a summer trip, and my makeup didn’...
Dupe for: Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer If you need serious coverage that lasts all day, this is the one. I used it during long study sessions and my under-eyes stayed bright until night. It’s creamy, blends easily, and feels just like my Estee ...
Dupe for: YSL Touche Éclat Concealer This is one of those everyday, reliable concealers. It’s light, blends seamlessly, and brightens my face without making it obvious I’m wearing makeup. The finish is almost identical to YSL’s famous pen
Dupe for: Too Faced Born This Way Foundation I love how natural but flawless this looks. It has that slightly dewy, skin-like finish that makes my face look fresh all day. When I wore this instead of Too Faced, no one could tell the difference.
Dupe for: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer. The finish is luxurious – a soft glow that never looks muddy. It blends so easily and honestly gives me the same sun-kissed vibe as the Hourglass bronzer
Dupe for: NARS Orgasm Blush This blush gives me that same peachy-pink flush with a soft glow. It’s buildable, blends easily, and looks stunning on the cheeks. I used to think nothing could replace my NARS Orgasm, but this comes super close.