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Look Amazing Without Breaking Your Bank

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USF chapter.

The wonderful thing about makeup is its versatility. You don’t necessarily need the most expensive foundation out there to have flawless looking skin (although it can be tempting). All you need is good research and a little bit of money to figure out what best suits you! Here are a few drugstore dupes that can make you look just as fabulous!

Foundation

High End Cosmetics: Kat Von D Lock – It Matte Foundation  ($35), Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($64)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics:  L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Foundation ($9) L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Foundation ($10)

Liquid Lipstick:

High End Cosmetics: Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipsticks ($20) & Kylie Jenner Lip Kits ($29)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: Revlon Ultra HD Matte ($7) & Milani Color Statement Lipstick ($5)

Mascara

High End Cosmetics: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($23) 

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara ($9) 

 

Lashes

High End Cosmetics: Velour Mink Lashes ($50)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: Eylure Lashes ($8) & Ardell Lashes ($4)

Blush

High End Cosmetics: Nars Blush ($30)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: Cover Girl Cheekers  ($5)

 

Brows

High End Cosmetics: Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil ($24) & Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($21)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo ($12) 

Eyeliner

High End Cosmetics: Kat Von D Tattoo Liner ($20)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: Rimel London Scandal Eyes ($3)

Powder

High End Cosmetics: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Powder ($38)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: Coty Airspun Loose Powder ($6)

 

Bronzer

High End Cosmetics: Nars Laguna Bronzer ($40)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics:  Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer ($12)

 

Eye Shadow Palettes

High End Cosmetics: Anastasia Beverly Hill Modern Renaissance Palette ($42)

Alternative Drugstore Cosmetics: NYX Ultimate Eye shadow Palette ($18)

I am a junior at the University of South Florida. I am specializing in Public Relations while pursuing certificates in Business and Visualization & Design. I hope to one day combine all of these and pursue law in the entertainment and even branch out to other passions in family law. While I am studying to achieve these dreams, I have furthered my collection of coffee cups and obsession with caffeine. I currently work as a barista and love to whip up new ideas, whether it be actual coffee creations or branding ideas. My other hobbies include enjoying short walks to the movies and my computer. This is usually to catch up on the latest and greatest shows. If it's not film, it is music. I love the thrill of listening to live music of my favorite and new bands. These inspire me to discover my individuality and brand, while challenging myself to help others find theirs.