Drugstore Makeup Dupes; The Best Budget Makeup.

I am always on the hunt for a deal, always. Whether its scouring the local Nordstrom Rack for hours to find the perfect shoes or reading 100 articles on drugstore beauty products, I like a deal and am willing to work and research to get the best deal.

When putting together this list I thought about all of the blogs I have read on this subject. I am constantly disappointed when I try the recommended dupes, I find the colors to be off, the textures to be a mess and just overall disappointed with the purchase. My list is short because I have only found a few tried and true dupes that I sincerely believe in, I know there will be no disappointment in these purchases.

All of the products listed below I have owned at some point in my life and most of them I currently own. The dupes – in my opinion – are extremely similar in texture, color, and overall feel. The one exception I do need to mention is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss, The Essence Lip Gloss dupe is great but does not have the staying power that the Anastasia Lip Gloss has.

Hope you enjoy this list, would love to know your current favorite drugstore dupes?

Contour Stick

Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation: $25
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Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Stick: $8

 

Setting Powder

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder: $33
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NYX COSMETICS Studio Finishing Powder – Translucent: $10

 

Blush

Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush Naughty Nudes $29
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Wet N Wild Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush, Pearlescent Pink: $2.99

 

Lip Gloss

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss
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Essence Shine Shine Shine Lipgloss

 

Beauty Sponge

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Face Sponge: $6
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Beauty Blender Single Makeup Sponge: $20

 

Mascara

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: $24
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L’oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara: $9