So as women, it’s a given that our life expenses are going to be relatively expensive. Now I understand that there are those who are a bit more simplistic (shout out to you guys!), but for some of us, things like makeup are a must. And these makeup companies that have the “best” products, aren’t helping us out with prices either. So that’s why I went on the search for some of the most recommended makeup dupes so you can save a little (I mean a lot) of cash. I really wanted to find the best sources and give you great options when it came to saving money on makeup. Because let’s get honest, some brands may look worth it, but they make us cringe when we see the receipt total at the end.
Now below are makeup dupe lists, but I went through each list and found the ones that I would definitely recommend. I kept a link to the whole list for each one just in case you wanted to see the rest. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any suggestions in the comments below! Steal: 20 Amazing Drugstore Makeup Dupes From Jordan Hick’s list of 20 drugstore dupes on Society19, I can tell she picked some great makeup duplicates. They’re all awesome prices and I honestly can’t wait to try out the rest of them. But with ($10 as opposed to the $44 ), I can’t recommend it enough! I’ve been using it for over a year (maybe I should be replacing it by now?), and I don’t regret the purchase at all.
This eye shadow palette really offers some great shades for making your eyes pop, no matter what color they are. I’ve had so much fun with it and it always completes my look.
Read the rest of her awesome makeup dupes! Drugstore Makeup Dupes Now this post by Meg from Meg O. On the Go is great because she gives a great description of each product and how one compares to the other. I really appreciate this instead of just being given a product and then told to go buy the dupe just because it’s cheaper (I need to know how it holds up to the more expensive brand!). Now one of the products she recommends is ($4.17) as opposed to Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil ($20). Rimmel always has great makeup products for such a small price, so I’m not surprised that she mentioned this one. With a savings of nearly $15 (not so sure why just a stick of eyeliner would be so expensive), you’ll get a great deal for your buck.
Also, read the rest of her money saving dupes list! Splurge or Save: The Best MAC Drugstore Makeup Dupes I’m pretty sure that when I was a teenager, I thought MAC was the end all be all (that’s how the saying goes right?). And I’m also pretty sure that my taste was too expensive and my mom probably encouraged it. But now that I’m living more frugally (thank goodness), I really appreciated this list of MAC makeup dupes.
And I especially like ($6.99) as opposed to ($23.99 ). It’s a $17 savings and I feel that MAC’s “Russian Red” is a bit dry. Don’t get me wrong, it stays well, but I do like it if my lipstick glides on my lips more. Revlon’s “Really Red” makes your lips pop with some awesome color action, so as a cheaper makeup dupe to MAC, I would definitely recommend it. Make sure to check out the rest of Azalea Pena’s makeup dupe list! Splurge Steal Beauty Again from Meg O. On The Go, she’s created another awesome makeup dupe list.
I really can’t thank her enough for this. As a person with oily skin, I really appreciated her find on ( $5.77). It’s a way better price than Makeup For Ever Microfinish Powder. It’s a big savings and gives you a great matte finish (and helps your makeup last longer). Now gone are the days of hot summer afternoons where all of your foundations seems to melt right off your face! Now check out the rest of Meg’s money saving makeup dupe list!
Budget Friendly Beauty – The Best Drugstore Dupes Now with Casey’s (from the Blondeshell) list of makeup dupes, I can’t help but talk about the e.l.f. Product she has as well. Is only $5.99 as oppose to the $42. With a little less shimmer, it’s definitely a steal (besides, to me, blush is blush, just find the right shade for your skin tone). You can find e.l.f.’s.
Take a look at the rest of Casey’s awesome finds! Prom Makeup Dupes- Splurge vs.
Steal You know those mornings where you wake up and you’re exhausted only to find that you have dark circles from bad sleep? Well that’s where concealer comes in handy! But there’s no need to spend $48 for something like the. Instead, opt for the $5. This one is great because it doesn’t cake on your skin and become obvious that you’re wearing makeup. Read the rest of Clarisse’s amazing makeup dupe list! Save – 10 Fabulous Foundations Dupes Now many of us need a good foundation (not to say that some of us need a bad one, just there are people who don’t need foundation at all and I’m jealous).
On Beauty Tidbits with Harshleen, she gives some great foundation dupes so you aren’t paying huge prices for the main part of your makeup look. I really do approve of her suggestion for ($5.99) as opposed to ($28). Maybelline has some good quality makeup for good prices and this foundation gives good coverage and doesn’t dry. Plus, it comes in a wide range of tones so you’ll be sure to find the right one for your skin.
Check out the rest of Harshleen’s awesome makeup dupes! Best of Dupes Now when I found this picture that showed me these awesome makeup dupes, I was happy to see makeup setting spray as an option. For someone with oily skin, it get’s pretty tiring to touch up makeup on a hot day all the time. But with for only $6.99 instead of ($21), I was glad I could keep my makeup in place for such a low cost. Definitely a steal!
This infographic was found. Makeup Dupes As someone with blue eyes, I’ve been told that copper or bronze eyeshadow would make my eyes pop. And it’s true, it does which is why I’m happy about this steal. So instead of paying $20 for a small eyeshadow case of, you can save $11 and for only $7 (I know you can do math, I just thought I’d say it so you didn’t have to). It’s a great neutral shade for many people’s skin tones and eyes colors which makes it an awesome find for such a low price. Check out the rest of Juliana’s amazing makeup dupes! BONUS Makeup Dupes!
Here are my awesome bonuses for this list of great makeup dupes. I love giving my readers a little surprise with a bit more information at the end. Beauty Doubles: 50+ Amazing Drugstore Makeup Dupes Have I already mentioned how oily my face can get? Yeah I have haven’t I? Well when you have an oily face like mine, where eye makeup’s prone to smudging under your eyes, you’re gonna need some ($7.58) to keep it in place. Is $26.90, so you’re walking out with a savings of almost $13.
Now that’s a great steal. You can check out the rest of Harshleen’s beauty dupes! Splurge/Steal: More Awesome Makeup Dupes Alright so Meg O. On the Go has quite a few makeup dupe posts which is great because they’re all steals (unlike other posts out there that say it’s a steal when it’s still not within our budget).
Now Maybelline rocks mascara with their (no pun intended). This brand always has some great mascaras to choose from and I really appreciate the volume this one gives me.
For only $5.99 you can walk out with an awesome mascara as opposed to which is $29.98. You can find. Check out the rest of Meg’s super awesome makeup dupes! Now I really hope that these dupes were some great steals for you. Makeup at any store can get pretty expensive, but you can still save a lot if you know which brand and what product you’re looking for. Now if you have any awesome makeup dupes that you know about, feel free to tell me in the comments!
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Running Chasing Foxes, traveling, and helping people out with their ability to make money from home (or anywhere) is something they plan on doing for years to come. Keep in touch! Silas and Grace always had a passion for travel. So in 2016, they started Chasing Foxes to build a independent income source. Then, 4 month after launch, they were making enough money from their blog to travel full-time. And in the past two years, they’ve been able to help others out in their own blogging journey to go after their passions as well.
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I love trying out the latest beauty trends but sometimes my wallet doesn’t. I have found some of the best MAC dupes that you can find at your local drugstores to help you. MAC cosmetics can be really expensive so if I can get a much cheaper version and still get the same beauty look, I am going to try that one first. Post may contain affiliate links. I don’t think that there is anything wrong with buying high end cosmetics, like MAC. If there is something that you are going to wear everyday, then invest in a good quality product. If you just want to try out a new look or you aren’t sure if a certain color will work for you, try out a drugstore brand first.
You could save you a lot of money and you may even prefer the drugstore brand over the high end products. My favorite mascara is a drugstore brand and I haven’t found anything that compares to it. I’ve put together a list of some of the best MAC dupes for all of you MAC lovers out there. You may want to switch out a few of your MAC products for these dupes if you need to stick to a budget. RELATED POSTS: with FREE printables!
If you like MAC So Select lipstick ($17) you should try Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipcolor in ($5.49). That is a savings of $11.50! If you are a fan of ($17) you should try Wet N Wild lipstick on ($4). That will save you $13! This is also good to know of this dupe because the Ariana Grande color is a limited edition so it won’t be around forever. A good dupe for ($22) is ($2.99). That will save you $19!
I love the ($17) and a good dupe for it is ($3.99). That’s a $13 savings! Another pretty lipstick is the ($17) that has a good dupe in the ($6.45). That will save you $10. The colors are a little off in the pictures but they are almost identical when you actually have them in front of you. If you like ($17) you will also love the ($3).
That will save you $14! The colors are a little off in the photos but are similar once they are in front of you.
If you need a good MAC dupe for the ($17), you should try the ($4.50) for a savings of $12.50. The will cost around $16 but a good dupe is the ($4). This will save you $12. I love a good makeup setting spray, especially during the summer but the is $22! Instead, you can use the for only $3! You will save $19. Getting back to the lipsticks, if you like ($17) you will love ($6.50).
That will save you $10.50. A good dupe for the ($17) is ($5.50). For a savings of $11.50.
Will cost you $17 but you can get for only $6. For a savings of $11. Foundation can be expensive and the is $33! You can try the ($12) as a cheaper alternative. It will save you $21. If you like the ($16) you may want to try ($6.50). For a savings of $9.50.
Another good foundation dupe is for the ($27). Try the ($9.50) as a cheaper option. The will cost you $31. Try the for only $6.50. That will save you $24.50!
Another popular foundation is the ($27). A good dupe is the ($5).
The Best Drugstore Dupes For Mac Free
You will be saving $22! Let’s not forget about concealer. You could get the for $19 or you could get the for only $5. This will save you $14! For your brows, MAC has the for $16.50 but you could save by using the for only $5 and save yourself $11.50. To make your lipstick really last, you need a good lip primer.
The Best Drugstore Dupes For Mac Lipstick
You could pay $16.50 for the or just pay $8 for. Save yourself over half! For eyeliner, you can get a good dupe for the ($20) in the ($8) and save yourself $12. Lastly, we have the for $22. Instead, get the for only $5. I hope that these MAC dupes help you save so much while still getting the beautiful look that you want. If you have a great MAC dupe, let us know in the comments.