These drugstore makeup dupes are the must-have high-end dupes that will give you the same beautiful look for as much as half of the cost! Foundation, eyeshadow, blush, primers – everything you need – for less!
Have you ever found yourself searching the aisles at Walgreens or CVS for the best drugstore makeup, but end up empty-handed and confused?
Hey, we’ve all been there.
No matter why you’re looking for the best drugstore makeup today, you’re covered! I’ve teamed up with my makeup obsessed teenage daughter to bring you the most sought-after cult-favorite drugstore makeup dupes from primers to full coverage foundations and eyeshadow palettes.
These must-have high-end makeup dupes will give you the same look for as much as half of the cost!
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Drugstore Makeup Dupe 1 – Primer
Confession: I didn’t start using primer until I was forty years old.
Here’s what I wish someone had told me – If you’re not using a primer before applying your makeup, then you need to put your life on pause & reevaluate your priorities.
Just kidding- but if you have oily skin (like me), primer is a MUST-HAVE.
A good primer is weightless-not greasy-and it smooths out wrinkles and reduces the appearance of fine lines. And, it keeps your makeup in place as in all day.
Products like these from Smashbox and ELF will make your skin look flawless. Thankfully. you don’t have to spend a ton of money.
Smashbox PhotoFinish Foundation Primer Vs. DUPE: ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer
The Smashbox Photo Finish Primer is the gold standard and go-to primer among makeup guru’s, but NYX’s Studio Perfect Primer does a fab job for less.
Drugstore Makeup Dupe 2 – Foundation
Hourglass Cosmetics Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Vs. DUPE Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
The Immaculate Liquid Powder foundation from Hourglass is what we’d call a triple threat foundation: it absorbs oil, covers imperfections, and delivers a matte finish that lasts all day.
Still, it’s hard for us to justify shelling out so many Hamilton’s every month on one product. So, we found a DUPE! Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation.
How does Rimmel compare? The two are almost identical. Plus, Rimmel Stay Matte contains long-lasting shine control and costs about $50 Less Than Hourglass
Fenty Pro Filt’r Foundation in 290 Vs. Dupe: Maybelline Matte + Poreless Foundation in 310
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty is one of the hottest brands in the makeup market.
(It was launched in September 2017 and was such a hit that it was named one of Time’s Best Inventions later that year.)
The Fenty Foundation gives a beautiful natural matte finish that lasts all day and offers tons of color choices for different skin tones.
Fenty tends to sell out-fast, and while it’s not a super expensive product, we wouldn’t call it a deal, either.
The DEAL/DUPE: Maybelline Matte + Poreless Foundation in 310 Just like Fenty, the Maybelline Matte will give you a shine-free matte finish even on the hottest of summer days.
Bonus: It costs about $30 Less!
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Vs. Dupe: L’Oreal Paris Lumi Magique Foundation
Giorgio’s Luminous Silk Foundation is a cult classic, that is pretty pricey. For a more affordable radiant complexion-with a beautiful finish similar to Armani-go with the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup.
Bonus: It has SPF!
Drugstore Makeup Dupe – Concealer
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Light & Light/Medium Vs. Dupe: Wet N Wild Focus Concealer
Tarte’s Shape Tape Concealer is the best thing that’s ever happened to women.
Ok, so maybe that’s too much, but y’all, it’s a miracle worker if you’ve got dark circles under your eyes or you need a little contour magic.
It’s easy to use – never greasy and easy to blend.
So the question is, can it be duped?
Yep. Wet N Wild Focus Concealer is the DUPE you are looking for!!!
I want you to see this video & prepare to be AMAZED!
Drugstore Makeup Dupe – Blush
Luxury Brand: NARS Blush in Orgasm Vs. Dupe: The Balm Hot Mama
If you’re looking for an alternative to Nars’ peachy pink Orgasm blush, try The Balm’s Hot Mama.
It’s a little on the peachier side, and the shimmer is more subtle, but it’s a close match!
Too Faced Love Flush Blush in I Will Always Love You Vs. Dupe: Wet n Wild Blush in Apricot In The Middle
Too Faced’s famous peach Love Flush Blush is highly pigmented, so the color lasts all day, but it’s expensive.
Dupe: Go with Wet n Wild Apri-Cot In The Middle. It has the same Too Faced peachy color (with gold and pink undertones) and saves you $30 since it costs around $15!
Drugstore Makeup Dupes – Highlighter
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Opal Vs. Dupe: TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer in Champagne
FAB DUPE!!!
While we all know Becca to be a fantastic product that affords us an excellent highlight, The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer is taking the makeup world by storm with this full-blown legit dupe for a fraction of the cost!
And can I say that their packaging is everything?
Drugstore Makeup Dupes – Bronzer
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Give Me Sun Vs. Dupe: Rimmel Maxi Bronzer in Sun Queen
Full disclosure: we love and use both of these bronzers!
The MAC comes in as the more pricey product –Rimmel is less than half that cost, but if you’re looking to add a little color to your face, both of these bronzers work well!
Drugstore Makeup Dupes – MAC
MAC Nylon Eyeshadow ~DUPE~ NYX Barely There Eyeshadow
MAC Veluxe Pearl Eye Shadow in Woodwinked ~DUPE~ Milani Runway Eyes Bronze Doll
MAC Liquidlast Liner Point ~DUPE~ Milani Infinite Liquid Eyeliner
Drugstore Makeup Dupes – Brows
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette Vs. Dupe: Maybelline Micro Brow Pencil in Soft Brown
Ok. I’m just going to shoot straight here.
We might as well be in sames-ville.
We love Anastasia Beverly Hills palettes, and were shocked when we found this dupe for their best selling Brow Wiz. Because, well, it’s THAT good!
The Maybelline Micro Brow Pencil in Soft Brown wins this round.
Psst. Savannah says this pencil is fabulous and literally just as good as the ABH Brow Wiz. High praise for the Maybelline in case you didn’t know.:)
Drugstore Dupes – Mascara
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Vs. Dupe: L’Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara
Is it Better Than Sex? Hum. I have to say that it’s hard to top my all-time favorite mascara.
If you’re thinking of splurging on any product today-go for the lashes-and, get Better Than Sex.
Now, as for the dupe. The L’Oreal Lash Paradise is pretty darn close.
They look almost identical inside and out- the brushes look the same. To my surprise, when I tried Lash Paradise, I wasn’t that disappointed!
No clumps.
No crazy smudges!
This may be one of the best drugstore dupes for mascara I’ve found.:)
But for the record, I’m sticking to the BTS.
Drugstore Makeup Dupes – Eyeshadow Palettes
Eyeshadow Palette Dupes
Original Urban Decay Naked Palette ~Dupe~ e.l.f. Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette ~Dupe~ e.l.f. Mad for Matte Palette
Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette ~Dupe~ e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette (Nude Rose Gold)
Drugstore Makeup Dupes – Lipstick
Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in Lolita Vs. Dupe: NYX Lip Lingerie in Exotic
Kat Von D’s Lipstick is quick to dry & it lasts all day. No, really-it lasts ALL DAY.
It’s the kind of lip color that lasts through Christmas dinner.
But it’s more of an, ahem, investment.
The good news? NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie (At half the cost) has staying power too. Plus, a matte finish that doesn’t leave your lips feeling chalky and in need of a serum.
MAC Matte lipstick Taupe Vs. Dupe: Wet n Wild Megalast Matte Lip Color 913c Sand Storm
MAC lipsticks are known for their vibrant long lasting colors that last (almost) all day.
MAC products are my favorite, but they are also on the expensive side. With two daughters (who share my makeup with or without permission), having back-ups available is always a good idea.
This Wet n Wild Megalast Matte Lip in Sandstorm is a ringer for my Mac Taupe-a fabulous everyday color that looks good on just about anyone with a pulse.
And I can afford to buy plenty of backups for that amount.
Did I Miss Anything?
Hey! I hope our experiences help you find a new favorite drugstore dupe. And if I left out your favorite, please let me know in the comments! Thank you for reading, and have a fabulous day:))
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