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If you are a makeup lover like myself, then you understand how expensive it can be to keep up with the latest and most popular makeup items. Throughout my makeup ~journey~ I have learned a thing or two about finding a good deal and have discovered some of the best affordable dupes that have quickly replaced many of my luxury products. While I am all for saving up and splurging on your dream product, if you are looking to save a pretty penny on some staple makeup items, I have compiled just the list for you! 

FACE 

Pore Filling Primer:

Tatcha The Silk Canvas ($52) VS E.L.F. Poreless Putty ($8)

 

Gripping Primer: 

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer ($32) VS  E.L.F. Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer ($8)

 

Foundation:

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk  ($64) VS  L’oreal True Match ($10.99)

 

Concealer:

Tarte Shape Tape ($27) VS  CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover ($11.99) / E.L.F. Hydrating Camo ($6) 

 

Powder Bronzer:

Benefit Hoola Matte ($30) and Milani Silky Matte ($9.99)

 

Cream Bronzer:

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream ($50) VS ColourPop Sol Body  ($15)

 

Powder Blush:

NARS Orgasm ($30) and Honest Beauty Lit Powder Blush Flirty ($10.40)

 

Cream Blush:

Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Petal Poppin ($20) VS  E.L.F. Putty Blush in Turks and Caicos ($6)

 

Powder Highlighter:

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop ($22) VS Wet N Wild MegaGlo in Golden Flower Crown ($4.99)

 

Cream Highlighter:

Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Sculpting Glow Stick ($45) VS ColourPop Lite Stick ($8)

 

Pressed Powder:

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder  ($45) VS No7 Lift and Luminate Triple Action ($12.99)

 

Loose Powder:

Huda Beauty ($34) VS Maybelline Fit Me ($7.99)

LIPS

Lip Gloss:

Fenty Gloss Bomb ($19) VS  Maybelline Lifter Gloss ($8.99)

 

Lipstick:

Tom Ford  ($55) VS Maybelline Color Sensational ($5.59)

 

Lip Liner:

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk ($22) VS  NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Peek-a-Boo ($4)

EYES

Eyeshadow:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam ($45) VS Maybelline Nudes of New York ($13.99)

 

Mascara:

Too Faced Better Than Sex ($26) VS L’oreal Lash Paradise ($10.99)

 

Eyeliner:

Marc Jacobs Highliner ($15-$26) VS L’oreal Infallible Pro-Last ($8.99)

BROWS

Brow Gel:

Iconic London Brow Silk  ($25) VS  Makeup Revolution Soap Brow ($8)

 

Brow Pencil:

Benefit Precisely My Brow ($24) VS Morphe Micro Brow ($5)

Happy shopping,

<3 Emma

 

Edited by Atti Shepherd

 

Hi, I'm Emma! I am a Senior at the University of Vermont, studying Public Communications and Applied Design. I have always been very passionate about the fashion and lifestyle industry!
I am a senior Public Communication student at the University of Vermont. I am passionate about public relations and brand communications within the fashion and lifestyle industry.