There are makeup products and then there are cult makeup products; the products that have a massive following and many women swear by. Also referred to as “holy grails” these are the products that deliver on their promises that you can always rely on. It can be easy to waste money on the endless of array of beauty products that don’t work and if you’re like us you would rather keep your cabinets free of clutter and your bank account full.
While not all “dupes” are created equal, some products out there are nearly identical, so we’ve rounded up the most beloved makeup products and their more affordable counterparts that actually work and deliver comparable results.
So you can get your beloved beauty kicks without the high price tag. Enjoy!
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Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick $48 / Makeup Revolution Vivid Shimmer Brick in Pink Kiss $7
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil $26 / Sonia Kashuk Velvet Lip Crayon $8
Nars Orgasm Blush $30 / Milani Baked Blush Dolce Pink $6
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $64 / L’Oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup $9
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch $42 / Maybelline Dream LumiTouch Highlighting Concealer $6
Benefit Hoola Bronzer $29 / NYX Cosmetics Matte Bronzer Light $9
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner $19 / Covergirl Bomb Shell Eyeliner $7
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer $35 / Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer $10.49
Make up Forever HD Powder $34 / NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder $10
MAC lipstick Lady Danger $17 / NYX matte lipstick Indie Flick $6