Hey everyone & welcome back to another post.
Today we are talking dupes! This post took me a while to gather information, put them to the test & write it, so I hope you all enjoy.
Today we are talking dupes! This post took me a while to gather information, put them to the test & write it, so I hope you all enjoy.
Beauty Blender - Real Techniques Complexion Sponge
Both the OG Beauty Sponges. Are they similar ? Let me tell you
First of all the are shaped differently, The Beauty Blender has a pointed top and a rounded bottom. The Real Techniques has a pointed top (same as the beauty blender) and a flat edge at the bottom. But do they do the same work? 100% They both apply foundation, concealer etc flawlessly, the leave the exact same finish to the skin.
The Beauty Blender usually costs €20 or more & Real Techniques costs around €6/7 so it is half the price for the same result?
Decision is always your own tho ;) Me personally I'm all for the Real Techniques sponge, and plus it is so easy to get here in Ireland!
Smashbox Primer Water - Penny's/Primark Ps... Primer Water
This one amazes me because I absolutely adore the Smashbox primer water !!!
Smashbox we're the only company for a very long time to have a primer water (as far as I know anyway) Then Penny's/Primark brought one to the market and I'm sorry to anyone who buys the Smashbox one but these two are literally the same product!!!!! They are both Silicone free, Alcohol Free, Oil Free, & Hydrates the skin.
The only difference between both of these is , The Smashbox Primer Water has 116ml of product while the Penny's/Primark Primer Water has 150ml of product.. Also the price difference is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! €25 for the Smashbox & €3 for the Penny's/Primark, for the EXACT SAME product. Oooooook.
Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation - L'Oreal True Match Foundation
Your probably wondering how these are dupes ? and if they are even remotely similar? Well in my opinion they are. Both of these foundations have a medium to full build able coverage, leave a flawless smooth finish and are super easy to blend out. I personally love them both and find them pretty much the same, but as this post is a dupe post, there is a difference in price.
The Mac Studio Fix Foundation is €32 & The L'oreal True Match is €15 so it's half the price.
Kat Von D Contour Palette - Nyx Contour & Highlight Palette.
The Kat Von D Contour Palette is probably the most loved contour palette in this world, everyone raves about it, but when I was going through my drawers I couldn't get over how similar both of these contour palettes are.
Firstly the colours of each highlight & contour in both palettes are identical.... They both apply very well to the skin leaving the same finish! The only difference is the texture, the Kat Von D palette is very smooth and the NYX Palette is a little more rough but the texture doesn't make the product better or worse, it's how the end result looks, and honestly I can't really tell the difference between them once their on the skin.
The Kat Von D Palette retails for €46 & The NYX Palette retails for €25 (Don't forget you also get 2 more shades for €25) so which one would you go for ?
Firstly the colours of each highlight & contour in both palettes are identical.... They both apply very well to the skin leaving the same finish! The only difference is the texture, the Kat Von D palette is very smooth and the NYX Palette is a little more rough but the texture doesn't make the product better or worse, it's how the end result looks, and honestly I can't really tell the difference between them once their on the skin.
The Kat Von D Palette retails for €46 & The NYX Palette retails for €25 (Don't forget you also get 2 more shades for €25) so which one would you go for ?
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit - Makeup Revolution x Soph Highlighter Palette
Here we have another palette dupe. This one is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit vs. The Makeup Revolution x Soph Highlighter Palette. I was very surprised with how much these are alike. The shades are very similar to each other, so the 4 that are in the ABH Sun Dipped palette definitely have a similar shade in the Makeup Revolution x Soph palette. All of the highlights in both palettes are blinding when applied on the skin, I don't really see much a difference with either palettes Same with both palettes the texture is slightly different. ABH being very creamy but like I already said above texture doesn't make or break the product....
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit costs €45 & Makeup Revolution x Soph Highlighter Palette costs €10, Price difference is craaaaazy...
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit costs €45 & Makeup Revolution x Soph Highlighter Palette costs €10, Price difference is craaaaazy...
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
Not only is the packaging pretty much the exact same but so is the formula ;) Both concealers can be used on any skin type. They are both Medium build able coverage without being cakey, covers any imperfection & blemishes. Hydrating and breathable concealers.
This is a dupe I have seen all over Youtube etc and I 100% agree. If you love the Nars Concealer (€29/€30) but just don't want to spend that kind of money then the Maybelline (€8/€9) one is a perfect dupe.
This is a dupe I have seen all over Youtube etc and I 100% agree. If you love the Nars Concealer (€29/€30) but just don't want to spend that kind of money then the Maybelline (€8/€9) one is a perfect dupe.
Sosu Contour Stick in Dark - LA Girl pro conceal in Toast
Warning you all now! Do not buy the Sosu Contour stick if you have an LA Girl Pro conceal concealer, because you are wasting all of your money honey. These two are exactly the same colour, EXACTLY the same!!!!!! Difference between these two - LA Girl is much more creamy and you only need the tiniest bit of product. Do not get me wrong I love the Sosu Contour stick but the more I used it the more it just kept reminding me of the La Girl one, So It came at no surprise when I figured these were pretty much the same.
It costs €15 for the Sosu Contour Stick & €5.50 for the LA Girl Concealer.
It costs €15 for the Sosu Contour Stick & €5.50 for the LA Girl Concealer.
Benefit Roller Lash Mascara - Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
I'm sure everyone already knows about this dupe, because It is all over the internet when you google mascara dupes. This one is my favourite.
The wands are as I've been saying through this whole post, very similar. Both super black mascara's and do a great job at making eyelashes look full and long.
Benefit Roller Lash costs €26 & Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara costs €12.
The wands are as I've been saying through this whole post, very similar. Both super black mascara's and do a great job at making eyelashes look full and long.
Benefit Roller Lash costs €26 & Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara costs €12.
NYX Mirco Brow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
Packaging on both of these are Identical expect one is ABH and NYX obvs. Both do exactly the same thing......... They are both designed to full in any sparse areas in your brows, and to create tiny little hair like strokes. ABH brow wiz is €23/€24 & NYX brow pencil is €11, up to you which one you would like to use, but let me tell you I have my favourite and It isn't the ABH.
Mac Verve Lipstick - Rimmel London Kate Lipstick no,48
Some lippy dupes coming up now. Starting with this fabulous one.
The Rimmel London lipstick in no.48 is a dupe for Mac's Verve lipstick. Both a satin finish and colour is a warm dark wine kind of colour. Very same finish when applied on the lips.
Mac lipsticks are €20 & this Rimmel Lipstick is €7.50
NYX Soft Matte Lip cream - Penny's/Primark PS... Matte Lipstick in Whip
Although NYX is a drugstore/affordable brand, I couldn't not share this one as the colours of both of these are literally the exact same!! The NYX lipstick is more comfortable on the lips compared to the Penny's/Primark matte lipstick but if you have duraline all you have to do is mix a little bit and then there particularly the same lipstick.
The Penny's Lipstick only cost €1.50/€2 Absolute steal if you ask me & the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream costs €8
The Penny's Lipstick only cost €1.50/€2 Absolute steal if you ask me & the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream costs €8
Flique Cosmetics Lipstick in Charlotte - NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in London
Another little lippy dupe. NYX Soft matte lip cream in London and is a dupe for Flique Cosmetics liquid lipstick in Charlotte. Colours are the very same, Formula is slightly different, The Flique lipstick is very matte where as the NYX lipstick is slightly more softer hence the name. But if your looking for a lipstick that is the same colour as the Flique cosmetics in Charlotte, then the NYX one is what you need and will only cost you €8 while the Flique Cosmetic is €17/€18
Lime Crime Liquid Lipstick in Buffy - MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in Poise
And my last lippy dupe are these liquid lipsticks. I'm saying the same thing about most of these products so I'm sorry if its annoying because It's annoying me. But I just cannot for life of me think of anything other than, Identical, similar, very same etc etc.. But let me tell you these are indeed similar, The colour, formula, lasting power both the same. Difference you may ask? The price duhhhh. Lime Crime lipsticks are priced at €20 while the MUA Luxe Lip Lacquar is around €3.
Morphe 25C Palette - Makeup Revolution Flawless 4 Palette
I consider both of these brands affordable but these palettes are too similar not to mention and half the price.
Straight away you can see from the picture above that they have very similar colours, Way more similar in person though. The Makeup Revolution palette has more shades, but every colour in the Morphe palette is found in the Makeup Revolution. Both palettes are very pigmented and work very well on the eyes. in saying that the makeup revolution palette needs to be built up a little more than the Morphe but considering it is half price, does that really matter? It is something that doesn't bother me and hopefully wouldn't bother you either.
Morphe 25C Palette costs €22 & Makeup Revolution costs €10
Straight away you can see from the picture above that they have very similar colours, Way more similar in person though. The Makeup Revolution palette has more shades, but every colour in the Morphe palette is found in the Makeup Revolution. Both palettes are very pigmented and work very well on the eyes. in saying that the makeup revolution palette needs to be built up a little more than the Morphe but considering it is half price, does that really matter? It is something that doesn't bother me and hopefully wouldn't bother you either.
Morphe 25C Palette costs €22 & Makeup Revolution costs €10
So my lovelies that is all my dupes, quiet a few but too good not to share.
I hope you all enjoyed. This post would be very ideal for anyone who is a newly qualified Makeup Artist as when your building your kit, you need the best but also not to break the bank.
Thanks so much for reading
Talk soon
Lyndsey xo
