I had such good feedback on my post, "How to Save $113 on an Eyeshadow Palette" that I wanted to start a mini series where I can post affordable dupes for popular, high-end beauty products. There's always a new trend to follow in the beauty world and there's just no way to afford all of the new products launching every single day. It also doesn't help that beauty influencers post about new products and hype them up, making you feel like you need to buy them!
I'm going to share my favorite dupes for high-end products and they will all be a fraction of the price! A quick refresher if you are unfamiliar with the word "dupe." A dupe means something is a "duplicate" of something else. A lot of people say things are "dupes" because the packaging may look similar or the colors look the same. That's great, but do the products actually look good or work well? I take a lot of time and effort to curate the best dupes possible! This means that I will only talk about a product if it is comparable to the high-end version. I look for products that perform the same, have similar formulas, and are comparable, if not, better than the high-end product.
Let me know in the comments if you enjoy posts like these and also let me know what high-end products you would like me to find dupes for! xoxo
Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette
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Makeup Revolution Ultra Eye Contour Light & Shade Palette
PACKAGING
I mean... even the name is borderline the same exact thing. I think this is a great dupe. The colors are spot-on, the pan size and palette format is identical, and the formula is really good.
FORMULA COMPARISONS
The Kat Von D palette is known for the bold pigmentation, which can result in kick-back when going in with an eyeshadow brush. It's not something I find as a problem because a lot of eyeshadows are this way. The Makeup Revolution palette has similar fallout but wasn't as noticeable. To be completely honest, the proof is in the pudding [well, pictures]. There were some colors in the Kat Von D palette that look patchy and didn't even swatch well [for instance, the black shade or the two darkest browns] compared to the Makeup Revolution.
I am in complete shock because I use the bobbi brown highlighter in a different color! i checked and makeup revolution looks like they have another dupe for it! Definitely will try that one out once I hit pan
ReplyDeleteI would love to see dupes for any of the anastasia palettes! ps. I love that you include your thoughts on the formulas because not all dupes are actually good quality!
ReplyDeleteYou always kill it with your posts!! Ive always wanted a dupe for the clinique take off the day cleansing balm because i go throughhhhhh that stuff and it aint cheap
ReplyDeleteI wish you could post your hauls like you did on snapchat, but on here! I would love to be able to go back and use them as a reference when I get my paychecks. I also want to know what could replace my giorgio armani luminous foundation, thanks!
ReplyDeleteCould we see dupes for some jeffree star products? he's too controversial for me to personally support but i love his stuff/colors so i would like to spend my coin on another brand pls
ReplyDeleteDUPES FOR TARTE SHAPE TAPE PLEASE THANK YOU GOD lol
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute post I stumbled upon! I think it would be neat if you could do a whole collection/product line from a brand and find dupes for each one <3 feel free to check out my instagram too @champagneandchanel
ReplyDeleteCould I see a cheaper alternative for the cover fx highlighter drops things? I love how they look on youtubers and I love an intense highlight, but I cannot justify $44 for one little bottle; I don't care if a little goes a long way!
ReplyDeleteJust bought that Milani bronzer :) thank you for your insightful posts!
ReplyDeleteOkay now THIS is a read! I don't have a preference on any specific dupes, I just like seeing them because it opens my eyes to brands and products I normally wouldnt have tried!
ReplyDeleteThis was so helpful!!
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