8 Awesome Makeup Dupes That Mimic Pricey Cosmetics On The Cheap
Even occasional beauty products shoppers know that cosmetics bills can quickly add up — especially if you favour pricier brands. But with drugstore beauty aisles overflowing with the latest and greatest launches, finding a worthy makeup stand-in for your favourite high-end beauty product is almost always possible. Here are eight drugstore makeup dupes that deliver — without the sticker shock.
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Both these mascaras will give you long, defined lashes thanks to their hourglass brushes and lash-boosting formulas — but Lash Paradise is a bit more budget-friendly.
L’Oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara, $11, walmart.ca
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, $30, sephora.com
With a couple of clicks, these illuminators will make dark circles disappear. The Physicians Formula highlighter slash concealer will provide a bit more coverage, while the YSL pen has a dewier finish.
Physicians Formula Nude Wear Touch of Glow, $17, available at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations
YSL Beauty Touche Éclat, $51, thebay.com
L’Oréal Paris’ cushion compact gives skin a healthy glow, comes in eight shades and is a very close dupe for Lancôme’s take on the Korean makeup trend.
L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Cushion Liquid Foundation, $20, walmart.ca
Lancôme Miracle Cushion Foundation, $53, lancome.ca
Black eyeliner is a makeup go-to and these pot eyeliners are super similar: both are easy to apply and long-wearing.
Maybelline New York Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, $12, maybelline.ca
MAC Prolong Wear Fluidline, $21, maccosmetics.ca
On the lookout for a radiance-boosting concealer that covers everything from blemishes to dark circles? Both these formulas have doe foot applicators and give skin a dewy glow with the Wet n Wild formula subbing in as a worthy rival for Tarte’s cult fave Shape Tape.
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer, $12, walmart.ca
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer, $35, tartecosmetics.com
These liquid highlighters come in universally-flattering shades that are close in colour and consistency. Add a few drops into your moisturizer for a glowy finish, or pat onto your cheekbones to make them pop.
NARS Illuminator in Orgasm, $39, sephora.com
NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in Gleam, $11, nyxcosmetics.ca
Both of these long-wear foundations offer buildable coverage. The big difference? Revlon’s formula has a shimmery finish while the Make Up For Ever one provides more pigment.
Revlon Photoready Airbrush Effect Makeup, $20, well.ca
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation, $52, sephora.com
A deep red polish is a mani classic, and these two colours are a close match to one another with both bottles leaving nails with a rich, glossy finish.
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Rouge Noir, $32, holtrenfrew.com
Essie Nail Polish in Wicked, $9, tradesecrets.ca
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