40 Amazing Dupes for Expensive Makeup
Monique
Feb 4, 2016
Every woman loves to splash on makeup products. Unfortunately, makeup can be a pretty expensive hobby. If you’re spending too much on high-end makeup and want to save some money, you’re gonna love our dupe list with 35 amazing (and expensive) makeup products and their duplicates (dupes). It will change your world and save you up to $480! You can thank us later.
Reminder: Just because a makeup product is cheaper, doesn’t mean it’s worse!
1. The Balm “Adoring” Dupe
Source: @iam_marie3
These two shades look exactly the same!
The Balm “Adoring”: $17
ColourPop “Avenue”: $6
Saved → $11
2. Lime Crime “Faded” Dupe
Source: @cthatbeauty
Every woman should own at least one mauve lipstick! This shade is perfect for just about every occasion.
Lime Crime “Faded” = $20
Dose of Colors “Stone” = $18
Saved → $2 (The price difference isn’t big, but many people are boycotting Lime Crime because of THAT credit card fraud in 2015).
3. Kat Von D “Lolita” Dupe
Source: @_makeupmistress_
Instead of spending $20 on Kat Von D’s Lolita lipstick, spend less than $10 on L’Oreal’s dupe.
Kat Von D “Lolita” = $20
L’Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Gloss “Statement Nude” = $9.99
Saved → $10
4. Kylie Jenner Lip Kit Dupes
Source: @gulfbeauty
ColourPop lipsticks “Clueless+Trap”, “Beeper” and “Limbo” are nearly identical to Kylie Jenner’s shades “Candy K”, “Dolce K” and “True Brown”.
Kylie Lip Kit (lipstick + lipliner) = $29
ColourPop lipstick = $6
Saved → $23
5. YSL “Beige Tribute” Dupe
Source: @dupethat
Let’s face it, YSL lipsticks are super beautiful and luxurious but also super expensive. Luckily for your bank account, we found a dupe that will save you $21!
YSL “Beige Tribute” = $36
Lipland “Creme Corsett” = $14.99
Saved → $21
6. Kat Von D “Vampira” Dupe
Source: @22alejandra
Instead of Kat Von D’s lipstick in shade “Vampira”, buy ColourPop’s cheaper version in shade “Lax” and save $14!
KVD “Vampira” = $20
ColourPop “Lax” = $6
Saved →$14
7. MAC “Rebel” Dupe
Source: @queandaibonita.cl
Love MAC but don’t love the prices? Swap MAC’s “Rebel” with Wet n Wild’s “Sugar Plum Fairy” and save BIG. Wet n Wild lipsticks are long lasting and ridiculously cheap .
MAC “Rebel” = $17
Wet n Wild “Sugar Plum Fairy” = $1.99
Saved → $15
8. Stila “Fiery” Dupe
Source: @_jamelizzz
Who wouldn’t want to color their lips with this gorgeous, matte red shade?
Stila “Fiery” = $24
Milani “Desire” = $6
Saved → $18
9. Lime Crime “Wicked” Dupe
Source: @lifebynoosha
NYX has some insanely pigmented and affordable lipsticks, and “Cherry Skies” is one of them.
Lime Crime “Wicked” = $20
NYX “Cherry Skies” = $7
Saved → $13
10. Kylie Jenner Lip Kit “Dolce K” Dupe
Source: @sandijarquin
Didn’t get your hands on one of the Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kits? Kat Von D’s “Bow n Arrow” is a perfect dupe for Kylie’s “Dolce K”.
Kylie “Dolce K” = $29
Kat Von D “Bon n Arrow” = $20
Saved → $9
11. Kat Von D “Lolita II” Dupe
Source: @iam_marie3
The newest version of Kat Von D’s Lolita has much more pinky rose undertones and looks almost the same as The Balm Cosmetics’ liquid lipstick in shade “Committed”.
Kat Von D “Lolita II” = $20
The Balm Cosmetics “Committed” = $17
Saved → $3
12. Lime Crime “Faded” Dupe
Source: @melpopbeauty
You can find Essence makeup online at Ulta’s website. It’s really cheap!
Lime Crime “Faded” = $20
Essence “Satin Mauve” = $1.99
Saved → $18
13. Anastasia Beverly Hills “Craft” Dupe
Source: @colourpopcult
Instead of the ABH’s liquid lipstick in “Craft”, buy ColourPop’s cheaper version.
Anastasia Beverly Hills “Craft” = $20
ColourPop “Bad Habit” = $6
Saved → $14
14. NARS “Orgasm” Dupe
Source: @vanedb
Very identical we must say!
NARS Blush “Orgasm” = $30
Rimmel Kate Sculpt Palette “003 Golden Bronze” = $5.99
Saved → $24
15. Jeffree Star “Androgyny” Dupe
Source: @ophelianea
LASplash’s Lovegood (later renamed as Lovestruck) is bottled magic!
Jeffree Star “Androgyny” = $18 (Out of Stock)
LASplash “Lovestruck” = $16
Saved → $2
16. Lime Crime “Utopia” Dupe
Source: @teciaemerald
Go outside your comfort zone and add some pop to your lips with a bright, pink lipstick!
Lime Crime “Utopia” = $20
ColourPop “Drive-In” = $6
Saved → $14
17. Naked 2 Palette Dupe
Source: @dupeslist
Can’t afford a Naked palette? Don’t worry! This beaut by Makeup Revolution is almost as good as Urban Decay’s Naked 2 palette.
Naked 2 = $54
Makeup Revolution “Iconic 2” = $6.14
Saved → $47.86
18. Kylie Lip Kit “Candy K” Dupe
Source: @dupethat
Here’s another amazing dupe for Kylie’s lipstick in shade “Candy K”.
Kylie “Candy K” = $29
Lonely Planet “Concrete Jungle” = $15
Saved → $14
19. Stila “Aria” Dupe
Source: @colourpopcult
Save $18 on lipstick by going from Stila to ColourPop.
Stila “Aria” = $24
ColourPop “Bad Habit” = $6
Saved → $18
20. MAC “Ruby Woo” Dupe
Source: @colourpopcult
For only $5, you can have beautiful, matte red lips!
MAC “Ruby Woo” = $17
ColourPop “Trust Me” = $5
Saved → $12
21. Anastasia Beverly Hills “Pure Hollywood” Dupe
Source: @truly.jolie
Who doesn’t love a good bargain? This ColourPop lipstick in shade “Midi” works just as well as the ABH “Pure Hollywood”.
Anastasia Beverly Hills “Pure Hollywood” = $20
ColourPop “Midi” = $6
Saved → $14
22. Amrezy Lipstick Dupe
Source: @dupethat
Amra Olevic, better known as Amrezy or Glamrezy to her 4 million followers on Instagram, is a Montenegrin makeup goddess based in LA. Recently she partnered with LipLand Cosmetics to create her own collection of matte liquid lipsticks. Her collection features three shades – Brooklyn, Montenegro, and Rezy.
LipLand Cosmetics “Rezy” = $19
L.A. Girl “Dreamy” = $5
Saved → $14
23. LA Splash “Latte Confession” Dupes
Source: @jillianbeauty
You must own at least one lipstick in this gorgeous shade! Here are three options:
Milani “Beloved” = $8.99
LA Splash “Latte Confession” = $14
ColourPop “Bumble” = $6
Save up to → $8
24. Anastasia Beverly Hills “Sepia” Dupe
Source: @lipstickpredator
These two liquid lipsticks are similar but Gerard Cosmetics “Iced Mocha” has less grey in it. Both of these lipsticks are priced at $20.
25. MAC “Smoked Purple” Dupe
Source: @thedupedepartment
Beauty gurus swear by this drugstore swap!
MAC “Smoked Purple” = $16
Wet n Wild “Vamp it Up” = $2
Saved → $14
26. Lime Crime “Cashmere” Dupe
Source: @lifebynoosha
The Lime Crime “Cashmere” is priced at $20, while the ColourPop “Trap” is priced at $6. Amazing price difference!
Lime Crime “Cashmere” = $20
ColourPop “Trap” = $6
Saved → $14
27. Lime Crime “Rave” Dupe
Source: @dupethat
If you’re looking for a lipstick that is very close to the shade of Lime Crime’s “Rave”, the closest thing you can buy is ColourPop’s “Koala”. The color and finish are almost identical!
Lime Crime “Rave” = $20
ColourPop “Koala” = $6
Saved → $14
28. Kat Von D “Lolita” Dupe
Source: @iam_marie3
This dupe is just too good not to share!
Kat Von D “Lolita” = $20
Milani “Beloved” = $8.99
Saved → $11
29. Anastasia Beverly Hills “Veronica” Dupe
Source: @rbfsays
Looking for a cheaper alternative to ABH’s “Veronica”? Don’t worry! ColourPop’s got your back.
Anastasia Beverly Hills “Veronica” = $20
ColourPop “Chilly Chill” = $6
Saved → $14
30. Three Different Lipsticks with the Same Shade
Source: @veganbeautyaddict
We love this cool toned brown/greige color!
Makeup Monsters “Wolfsbane” = $15.95
Coloured Raine “Soul” = $17
ColourPop “Kapow” = $6
Save up to → $11
31. Stila “Aria” Dupe
Source: @iam_marie3
As you can see, the L.A. Girl lipstick in “Rebel” is nearly the same exact color as the Stila’s “Aria”.
Stila “Aria” = $24
L.A. Girl “Rebel”= $5
Saved → $19
32. Lime Crime “Bleached” Dupe
Source: @letsmakeuptonight
Why pay $20 for a lipstick when you can have the same look for as low as $13, right?
Lime Crime “Bleached” = $20
Gerard Cosmetics “Serenity” = $13.10
Saved → $6.9
33. Milani “Beloved” Dupe
Source: @iam_marie3
Such a gorgeous lipstick shade!
Milani “Beloved” =$8.99
ColourPop “Bumble” = $6
Saved → $3
34. Kat Von D “Lolita”
Source: @vanedb
Who doesn’t love a $2 dupe?
Kat Von D “Lolita” = $20
Wet n Wild “Mocha-licious” = $1.97
Saved → $18
35. Lime Crime “Riot” Dupe
Source: @lifebynoosha
Lime Crime “Riot” = $20
ColourPop “Bumble” = $6
Saved → $14
36. Kylie Jenner “Koko K” Lipstick Dupe
Source: @rhondacalifornia
Kylie Jenner “Koko K” = $29
Jordana “Crème Brulée” = $5
Saved → $24
37. Lime Crime “Utopia” & “Suedeberry” Dupes
Source: @butter_cakes
Jordana lipsticks are on the top, and Lime Crime lipsticks are on the bottom.
Lime Crime ” Utopia” = $20
Jordana “Mango Sorbet” = $5
Lime Crime “Suedeberry” = $20
Jordana “Mixed Berry Souffle” = $5
Saved → $15
Jordana lipsticks can be found at Walgreen’s for $5 or K-mart for $3.
38. Kylie Jenner Lip Kit “Dolce K” Dupe
Source: @imeltformakeup
Kylie Jenner “Dolce K” = $29
ColourPop “Chi” = $6
Saved → $23
39. Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit Dupes
Source: @ghada.xo
Kylie Jenner “True Brown K” = $29
ColourPop “Limbo” = $6
Saved → $23
Kylie Jenner “Posie K” = $29
Stila “Patina” = $24
Saved → $5
Kylie Jenner “Koko K” = $29
L’Oreal Paris “Toasted Almond” = $6.71
Saved → $22.2
40. “Dolce K”, “Candy K” and “Mary Jo K” Dupes
Source: @ghada.xo
Kylie Jenner “Dolce K” = $29
ColourPop “Beeper” = $6
Saved → $23
Kylie Jenner “Candy K” = $29
Dose of Colors “Truffle” = $18
Saved → $11
Kylie Jenner “Mary Jo K” = $29
ColourPop “Silhouette” = $6
Saved → $23
What are some of your favorite makeup dupes? Let us know in the comments below!
I know of another nearly spot on dupe for JS Androgyny & it’s only $6-another Colourpop liquid matte, in the color StingRAYE. I have it & Androgyny & next to each other it’s really difficult to tell them apart! StingRAYE, despite being a liquid matte, doesn’t dry down totally matte for some reason. But it doesn’t transfer much, stays on a long time, & if you can’t or don’t want to spend the money for the JS one, it’s an excellent option!
Wow! Thanks for the info.
The swatches for Lolita and Statement Nude are definitely mislabeled. Lolita is a terracotta nude, and there is no way it could pull that red. If the color in the image is KVD, it very well could be Nosferatu, though the finish is a bit too glossy for me to believe that it’s an ELL.