Everyone wants the best makeup. We all want it to perform to our dreams! The price range for makeup ranges from a few bucks and infinitely goes upwards, but is the price make it worth it? Just because an item is more expensive does not mean it will work better!
Here are five drugstore dupes that deliver just like their high-end counterparts.
1. Jeffree Star Cosmetics vs NYX Cosmetics
A cool toned nude is a necessity in all makeup collections. We all dig the 90's vibes from this tone of lipsticks. These both are liquid lipstick that dries down matte and transfer proof and very comfortable to wear. Jeffree Star Cosmetics' Posh Spice is $18 plus shipping and often goes out of stock due to insane popularity. However, NYX Cosmetics' Lip Lingerie is $3.67 and can be found on Amazon!
2. Too Faced vs L'Oréal PARIS
One of the most popular foundation trends on the market currently is the dewy, natural finish. It has a skin-like finish that makes it easy to achieve the "no makeup" makeup look. A great foundation for this is the Too Faced Born This Way Foundation. It can be purchased at high end make up stores (Ulta, Sephora) for $39. Another very popular foundation is the L'Oréal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation. This can be purchased as low as $7.50 on Amazon.
3. Laura Mercier vs Coty Airspun
A good setting powder is a necessity in every makeup collection. It sets everything in place all day. A cult favorite, Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder, is one of the must desired powders. It is $38 and can be purchased at Sephora or the company's official site. A very popular alternative is the Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Setting Powder. It can be purchased as low as $5.67 on Amazon.
4. Tarte Cosmetics vs LA Girl
Anyone who knows anything about makeup has heard of Tarte's Shape Tape Concealer. It is one of of the most coveted concealers on the market, and it is rarely ever in stock. It is full coverage, creaseless and matte finish. Shape Tape can be purchased at Ulta or on the official Tarte website for $25. Although, the LA Girl Cosmetic's HD Pro Conceal is just as good. It is also full coverage, creaseless and matte finish. It can be purchased on Amazon for $4.99.
5. Urban Decay vs Milani
Seting spray is applied as the last step and seals all your makeup in, reducing the look of powders and cakey textures as well as making it last longer. Urban Decay has one of the most loved setting sprays: the All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray. It keeps your makeup looking fresh for up to 16 hours while keeping your makeup from "melting, fading or settling into fine lines." It can be purchased from Ulta, Sephora and the Urban Decay website for $31. However, Milani Cosmetics recently released a setting spray with the same claims. The Make It last Makeup Setting Spray last for "16 hours without a crease or smudge in sight, and prevents fading and shine." It can be purchased for $12.60 on Amazon.
The price tags does not always indicate a product's quality, and just because it is cheaper does not mean it is worse. Sometimes, you are paying for the brand name and not the quality of the products. Do not be afraid of cheaper options because it may become your new favorite. So buy this, not that.
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