Baddie On A Budget: Drugstore Dupes That Give High-end Make up Looks

If you want your makeup to last all day, a good primer is everything. At $10, e.l.f.’s Power Grip Primer is cheaper than Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer ($38). And it’s a damn good dupe, if I do say so myself.

I’m not going to lie, I’ve been rocking NARS blush for way too many years to count. At $32, the Orgasm shade is universally flattering. But when I discovered that Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink ($10.99) is just as gorgeous at a fraction of the cost, I was quickly converted.

The Better Than Sex Mascara from Two Faced ($28) has been the talk of beauty influencers everywhere for a while. But L’Oreal Paris’ Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara ($12.49) will give you lashes that are just as lovely for less than half the price.

Dior’s Backstage Rosy Glow Blush is everywhere these days. But not everyone wants to spend $40 on color for their cheeks. At $18, Juvia’s Place Blushed Duo is a much cheaper alternative – and you get two shades.

At $9.50, NYX Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint Blush is light cream blush in a soft pink shade that is perfect for the warmer weather. It’s also a great a great dupe for Selena Gomez’s more expensive Rare Beauty brand, which will set you back $23.

At $3.99, Sheglam’s Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil is almost too good to be true. It’s not sticky and it lasts for hours. It’s also a much cheaper alternative to the $40 Dior Addict Lip Glow.

A beautifully neutral eyeshadow palette is a makeup bag must for spring. And we love the Born This Way Natural Nudes palette from Too Faced ($52). But Maybelline’s Nudes of New York ($13.99) is a 16-shade eyeshadow palette that comes with beautiful shimmer and matte shades that are pretty close.

The Pat McGrath palette is stunning. But at $128, it’s not exactly budget friendly. Alter Ego’s Luster Charm Palette has similar shades. And at $22, you’ll have a little money left over to buy yourself a lipstick, blush and mascara.

It’s no secret that NYX is a great budget friendly alternative to more expensive products. But if you’re not up on their Matte Finish Setting Spray, what are you waiting for? You may never want to pay $36 for Urban Decay’s All Nighter Setting Spray again.

I love all things Fenty Beauty, including the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer ($21). But I have to admit, Makeup Revolution’s Shimmer Bomb lip gloss is a damn good dupe.

A few months ago, we put you on to Tree Hut Skincare’s Tropic Glow Firming Whipped Body Butter ($10.49) as a near perfect dupe for the ever-popular pistachio-scented Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream ($48).  

What’s not to love about Charlotte Tilbury’s Look of Love Lipstick? That is, except for the price, if you’re on a budget. Lucky for you, Milani Color Fetish Lipstick is just as gorgeous

If you’re looking to add a little something extra eyes without spending a lot, e.l.f’s Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow is a quick-drying liquid shadow option with plenty of sparkle. And while it’s not an exact dupe for M.A.C’s Dazzleshadow Liquid, we have to admit, it’s really close.