14 Budget-Friendly Makeup Dupes Ideal for Summer
Kimberly Wang
Kimberly Wang
Kimberly Wang writes about all things pop culture, tech, style, and beauty. She's a Bay Area transplant and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University. On a sunny New York day, you can find her hanging out with her mini schnauzer Isabelle Jellybean on a blanket in Central Park.
Every beauty lover knows that keeping up the habit can get pretty pricey. It can be hard to justify shelling out the big bucks for that new highlighter that everyone's buzzing about when you already have a makeup case full. We feel your pain, which is why we've tested out dupes for some of those cult-favorite luxury beauty products that work and won't break the bank. Scroll through to see the splurges and the saves.
Splurge:Hourglass N° 28 Primer Serum ($65)
Save: Amazing Cosmetics Illuminate Primer Highlighter Rose ($35)
Splurge: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)
Save:Maybelline Fit Me Concealer ($6)
Splurge:Kat Von D Shade + Light Glimmer Eye Contour Palette ($49)
Save: Milani Gilded Desires Eye and Face Palette ($20)
Splurge:Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil ($72)
Save: Nyakio Marula & Neroli Brightening Oil ($42)
Splurge:Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder ($37)
Splurge: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($21)
Save: Morphe Micro Brow Pencil ($5)
Splurge: Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer ($29)
Save: Wet n Wild MegaGlo Contouring Palette in Dulce de Leche ($5)
Splurge: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner ($22)
Splurge: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink ($27)
Save: INGLOT
AMC Eyeliner Gel in 77 ($16)
Splurge: Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Spoiler Alert ($24)
Save: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Lip Paints in Velvet Pout ($8)
Splurge: GlamGlow Waterburst Hydrated Glow Moisturizer ($49)
Save: Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream ($7)
Splurge: Tom Ford Cheek Color in Ravish ($62)
Save: Flower Beauty Flower Pots Powder Blush in Peony ($10)
Splurge: Dior Diorshow Mascara ($30)
Save: Neutrogena Cosmetics Healthy Volume Mascara ($12)
Splurge: It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ ($38)
Save: Physicians Formula Super CC+ with SPF 30 ($10)
Which of these are you most excited to try? Tweet us @BritandCo!
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Which of these are you most excited to try? Tweet us @BritandCo!
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Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations.
(Photos via NYX, Physician’s Formula)
Kimberly Wang
Kimberly Wang writes about all things pop culture, tech, style, and beauty. She's a Bay Area transplant and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University. On a sunny New York day, you can find her hanging out with her mini schnauzer Isabelle Jellybean on a blanket in Central Park.