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The Best Dupes of Luxury Beauty Products
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The Best Dupes of Luxury Beauty Products

Claire Hannum
Claire H.

Sep 08, 2024

You will flip for these budget versions of high-end favorites.


As any beauty devotee knows, there’s nothing like the thrill of shopping for luxury cosmetic products. Whatever your spending limit might be, a splurge here and there always delivers bliss.

The Best Dupes of Luxury Beauty Products

While it’s tough to compete with the posh OGs that forever have a place in our makeup bags, discovering budget-friendly versions of the most revered beauty faves doesn’t disappoint.

We’re sharing some of our favorite splurge-worthy picks below, along with more affordable dupes. Whether you’re in the mood to treat yourself or watching your wallet, there’s something for every budget.

Splurge: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillowtalk

Save: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Touch of Spice

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick is a world-renowned top seller beloved for its warm-toned, pink-nude shade. It’s nearly universally flattering.

Maybelline's Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Touch of Spice offers an ever-so-slightly darker, but similarly rosy hue.

Both lipsticks deliver a creamy texture and long-lasting color, so they’re ideal for day-to-day wear.

Splurge: Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara

Save: Essence Lash Princess False Lash Mascara

Thrive Causemetics' Liquid Lash Extensions mascara is praised for its striking lash-lengthening formula that looks like, well, lash extensions. And the socially conscious brand is also deeply philanthropic.

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Mascara is a budget-friendly alternative that offers impressive volume and length without a hefty price tag.

Both mascaras give off a dramatic effect, drawing the world’s attention to your eyes.

Splurge: Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

Save: NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip

Dior Lip Oil is famous among makeup lovers for its soft, nourishing formula and luxurious shine.

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip delivers a similarly fabulous look at a lower price point. This vibrant gloss offers long-lasting lip hydration and shine without stickiness thanks to cloudberry oil and raspberry oil in its formula.

Both products keep lips looking plump and healthy.

Splurge: Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Concealer

Save: Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken 5-in-1 Concealer

Makeup by Mario's legendary concealer is well-loved for its full coverage and natural finish.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer offers comparable results at a drugstore cost, and especially shines in brightening the under-eye area.

Both concealers are versatile and blend seamlessly for a smooth look.

Splurge: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Save: Revolution Beauty Blush Bomb

Since its launch in 2020, Selena Gomez’s brand Rare Beauty has earned a dedicated following – and products like Soft Pinch Liquid Blush make it easy to see why. This lightweight blush offers a buildable formula and a diverse shade range, so you can choose between a natural flush or a more vibrant look.

Revolution Beauty's Blush Bomb offers a creamy texture and a similarly varied range of shades, creating a dewy look you’ll love.

Both of these gems add the perfect kiss of color that lasts.

Splurge: Refy Brów Sculpt Shape and Hold Gel

Save: E.l.f. Cosmetics Instant Lift Brow Pencil

Fans of Refy Brów Sculpt Shape love its precise application capabilities and the natural-looking brow aesthetic it creates.

E.l.f. Cosmetics Instant Lift Brow Pencil offers similar perks, with a focus on well-defined brows that still appear natural.

Both are easy to use, which is a surprisingly rare accomplishment when it comes to innovative brow products!

Splurge: Tatcha Silk Canvas Filter Finish Protective Primer

Save: L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Face Primer

This luxe Tatcha primer is famous for its velvety texture and its ability to make pores seem like they’ve disappeared into thin air.

For a more affordable twist on the look, L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Face Primer works like a charm. It creates an equally smooth canvas that helps makeup last. Its matte finish blurs pores and fine lines – and like its Tatcha counterpart, it looks flawless under your favorite foundation or on its own as a star player.

Splurge: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand

Save: Wet n Wild MegaGlo Halo Liquid Highlighter

Charlotte Tilbury's Highlighter Wand is all about cultivating a luminous and dewy glow and it always delivers.

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Liquid Highlighter offers a similarly radiant look and is cinch to apply.

Both products offer full-tilt shimmer that catches the light just right.

Splurge: Jones Road Miracle Balm

Save: Glossier Balm Dotcom

Jones Road's Miracle Balm is what you might call “natural, but better.” The balm creates a warm, all-over glow that makes wearers look lit from within.

Glossier’s Balm Dotcom creates a similar look, and it’s so effective that it’s generated its own dedicated cult following over the years.

Both products blend beautifully on both your cheeks and lips.

Splurge: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Save: ColourPop So Glassy Lip Gloss

Rihanna’s epic Fenty Beauty lip gloss is revered for its universally flattering hues and high-shine finish.

ColourPop’s So Glassy is perfect for an equally shiny and high-volume aesthetic. It offers smoothness, epic hydration, and plenty of shine.

Like Gloss Bomb, So Glassy can complement just about any makeup look, from a casual neutral vibe to a full-on night out.


Claire is a writer, editor, content marketer, and reiki practitioner who covers wellness, lifestyle, and travel. Her work has appeared in Self, CNN, Prevention, Glamour, Health, Racked, The Huffington Post, Mic, The Frisky, YouBeauty, and many other publications. Her work has been highlighted by BBC News, New York Magazine, Today, Jezebel, Bustle, Reader’s Digest, and The Center For Research On Women And Gender. Her greatest loves are her cat and her vitamin C serum. You can find her on Instagram @daycationgram.

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