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We uncovered 50 drugstore dupes to swap for Kim Kardashian’s daytime makeup routine.

How to Copy Kim Kardashian’s $1,200 Makeup Routine With ALL Drugstore Products

How to Copy Kim Kardashian’s $1,200 Makeup Routine With ALL Drugstore Products

Redbook recently posted an article that outlined Every. Single. Product. from Kim Kardashian’s daytime makeup routine and it’s bananas for a couple reasons. 1) It’s crazy that her *daytime* makeup look consists of a casual 50 products. 2) Her whole contouring routine, tools included, costs over $1,200.


Obviously, $1,200+ on a daytime makeup routine is not practical for anyone, quite frankly, but we were curious about those 50 products she swears by so we decided to uncover an affordable drugstore dupe for each product in Kim’s daily makeup routine, which brought the total down (WAY down) to less than $400 total. Are you ready to be schooled in drugstore dupes? Brace yourselves.

1. Wet wipes

Step one, to prep the face for makeup and to ensure it’s squeaky clean.

2. Facial moisturizer

Step two, to hydrate and smooth her skin in preparation for the other 48 products ;)

Drugstore dupe: Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid Original ($10)

3. Brow brush

Step three, to perfectly outline + fill in those killer brows.

Drugstore dupe: Ardell Duo Brow Brush ($5)

4. Foundation

Step four, to even skin tone and blur imperfections.

Drugstore dupe:CoverGirl Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation ($13)

5. Foundation brush

Step five, to ensure an even application of foundation.

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Retractable Tools Dual Foundation/Powder Brush ($15)

6. Makeup sponge

Step six, to flawlessly blend the foundation.

Drugstore dupe: Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge ($6)

7. Shine-free powder

Step seven, to keep shine at bay all day.

Kim uses: Benefit POREfessional Agent Zero Shine-Vanishing Powder ($30)

Drugstore dupe: Neutrogena Shine Control Powder ($13)

8. Lip conditioner

Step eight, to moisturize and smooth your lips before any other product touches them!

Kim uses: MAC Lip Conditioner ($16)

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator ($3)

9. Powder puff

Step 9, to use a fluffy powder puff for featherlight powder application.

Kim uses: MAC Powder Puff ($12)

10. Brow pencil in medium brown

Step 10, to lightly fill in those brows.

Drugstore dupe: Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil ($7)

11. Brow powder

Step 11, to fill in brows with your ideal powder shade(s).

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Eyebrow Powder Palette ($88)

Drugstore dupe: Milani Brow Fix Kit ($8)

12. Eyeshadow highlight for inner corner of eye

Step 12, to make your eyes appear big + bright.

13. Eyeshadow brush for inner corner of eye

Step 13, to deposit color and blend the inner corner eyeshadow.

Kim uses: Sigma E46 Inner Corner Brush ($14)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Small Eyeshadow Brush ($10)

14. Eyeshadow palette

Step 14, to add depth to your eyes.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Golden Goddess Eyeshadow Palette ($52)

Drugstore dupe: Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine Palette ($10)

15. Eyeshadow crease + liner brush

Step 15, to add definition to your eyes with the right tool.

Kim uses: Stila Double-Sided Crease and Liner Brush #15 ($32)

16. Facial highlighter

Step 16, to give your face a subtle and flattering glow.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood Facial Highlighter ($28) — this stuff hasn’t even been released yet!

Drugstore dupe: Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls ($14)

17. Facial priming + setting spray

Step 17, to keep all your hard work (aka makeup) in place all day long. This step can also be done after you moisturize to prime your skin.

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray ($17) OR you can DIY your own ;)

18. Long-wearing gel eye pigment

Step 18, to add color and contour to your eye crease.

19. Eyeshadow palette in shimmery nudes

Step 19, to define your eyes *even* more.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Eyeshadow Palette (​$52)

Drugstore dupe:L’Oreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude ($20)

20. Black liquid eyeliner

Step 20, to emphasize your lashes by adding definition to the lash line.

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Eyeliner ($7)

21. Eyeliner brush

Step 21, because you and Kim can apparently never have too many eyeliner brushes.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeliner Brush #3 ($18)

22. Gel eyeliner color in black

Step 22, to add EVEN MORE depth to your eyes.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproof Creme Eyelid Color ($18)

Drugstore dupe: Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($8)

23. Eyelash curler

Step 23, to reeeally open up your eyes!

Drugstore dupe: Revlon Eyelash Curler ($6)

24. Color-correcting cream makeup

Step 24, to correct any blotches or splotches.

Drugstore dupe: NYX Conceal, Correct &  Contour Palette ($12)

25. Metallic-y eyeliner

Step 25, to add a little sparkle to your lash line.

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal HiP High Intensity Pigments Color Chrome Eyeliner ($10)

26. Copper eyeliner pencil

Step 26, to add tasteful sparkle to your eyes.

27. Brown eyeliner pencil

Step 27, because you don’t look like a raccoon just YET ;)

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eyeliner ($27)

Drugstore dupe: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen ($10)

28. Concealer brush

Step 28, to hide imperfections.

Kim uses: LORAC Concealer Brush #103 ($25) — note that this brush is now discontinued.

Drugstore dupe: EcoTools Airbrush Concealer Brush ($4)

29. Finishing powder

Step 29, to blend and provide an even finish to your makeup.

30. Volume-building mascara

Step 30, to add volume and to darken your lashes.

Kim uses: Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara ($24)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Volume Building Mascara ($7)

31. Eyeshadow palette

Step 31, to add some warm colors to your eyes. That’s right, this is the *third* eyeshadow palette on this list.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Vintage Vamp Eyeshadow Palette ($52)

32. Super long-wearing eyeliner pencil in black

Step 32, to line your eyes + ensure it stays put.

Kim uses: Cargo Swimmables Eye Pencil ($18)

33. Waterline eyeliner

Step 33, because your waterline needs its own liner.

Kim uses: Sigma E17 Waterline Liner ($14)

Drugstore dupe: EcoTools Flat Eyeliner Brush ($4)

34. Foundation powder

Step 34, to give your skin a matte finish with light coverage.

Drugstore dupe: Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder Foundation ($14)

35. False eyelash bunches

Step 35, to add length to your lashes.

Kim uses: Red Cherry False Eyeleashes ($3)

Drugstore dupe: Ardell Natural Lashes ($4) — note that while Red Cherry lashes are less expensive, they’re not typically available in drugstores.

36. Lash adhesive

Step 36, so your falsies stay on all day!

Kim uses: DUO Eyelash Adhesive ($9)

Drugstore dupe: DUO Eyelash Adhesive ($9) — you’re in luck! Kim’s go-to lash adhesive is already a drugstore staple.

37. Tweezers

Step 37, to help with false eyelash application + to quickly tweeze any stray brow hairs.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Precision Tweezers ($28)

Drugstore dupe: Tweezerman Mini Tweezers ($16)

38. Matte bronzer

Step 38, to define your cheekbones.

Kim uses: Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer ($28)

Drugstore dupe: Rimmel Natural Bronzer ($5)

39. Blush brush

Step 39, to put on that bronzer with the correct brush type + shape.

Kim uses: Trish McEvoy Sheer Blush Brush #2B ($49)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Blusher Brush #2 ($17)

40. Contour kit

Step 40, to sculpt your face.

Drugstore dupe: NYX Wonder Stick ($12)

41. Fluffy eyeshadow brush

Step 41, to blend in ALL the product you have on your eyes at this point.

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Studio Flawless Concealer Brush ($3) — yes, this is technically a concealer brush but it’s actually the perfect fluffy eyeshadow brush. Trust me!

42. Glow-y bronzer

Step 42, to highlight the contour you so masterfully did in step 40.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Bronzer ($68)

Drugstore dupe: NYC Sun 2 Sun Bronzing Powder ($5)

43. Powder highlighter

Step 43, to highlight the high points of your face: your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and chin.

Kim uses: Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up! Powder Highlighter ($30)

44. Long-wear blush

Step 44, to brighten up your cheeks.

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush ($9)

45. Blending brush

Step 45, to blend in your blush and highlighter.

Kim uses: Trish McEvoy blending brush #48 ($49)

Drugstore dupe: Black Radiance Blush Brush ($3)

46. Tapered blending eyeshadow brush

Step 46, a specially-designed, tapered blending brush that will blend your eyeshadow even more.

Kim uses: Sigma E35 Tapered Blending Brush ($16)

47. Neutral-colored lip liner

Step 47, to fill in your lips and create a base for other lip colors.

Kim uses: Kevin Aucoin lip pencil ($25)

Drugstore dupe: NYC Automatic Lip Liner ($2)

48. Next-level eyelash curler

Step 48, to go beyond the basic eyelash curler + fully curl your lashes.

Kim uses: Preo Eyelash Curler ($28)

Drugstore dupe: Revlon Spotlight Eyelash Curler ($9)

49. Lip colors

Step 49, to add color (a lot of color!) to your lips and really bring them out. You’re almost done!!

Kim uses: Tom Ford Lip Colors ($52) — note that Kim uses “like five” to mix until she gets her ideal shade for the day.

Drugstore dupe: Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick ($1)

50. Blotting sheets

Step 50 (!), to blot away any shine/sweat you’ve produced while using these 50 products and tools.

SO there you have it: 50 products and tools Kim uses and 50 less expensive options. Keep in mind there are a bunch of repeat products in this list — OH KIM — like the eyeshadow palettes, so you can streamline this list even more. Who knew looking like Kim Kardashian could be *so* simple ;)

Are some of these products already your faves? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

(h/t Redbook; featured photo via Michael Loccisano/Getty)

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