Poll: makeup dupes!

[amandasw]

just for fun, I was wondering what your favorite makeup or F&B dupe is.

recently, I've traded this: Lancome CILS Booster XL $23


for this: L'Oreal Double Extend $10 (w/o coupon which I usually have for ULTA and includes mascara!)


I have been a looong-time believer in the Lancome stuff, but I am loving the cheaper version!

[futurepivko]

I like Cover Girl's Lash Blash out of any other Mascara, department or drug store that I've tried.

[esynergy]

The NYX slide-on pencils are dupes of the Urban Decay's 24/7 liners!

I get these on Amazon for about $8.

[treedimensional]

What do you mean by "dupe"? Do you mean money-saving swap?

[amandasw]

Jun 20, 2012 14:12:05 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

What do you mean by "dupe"? Do you mean money-saving swap?

yes

(I've typically heard them referred to simply as 'dupes' on some F&B vlogs, although I guess it's a little vague)

[amandasw]

Jun 20, 2012 14:10:49 GMT -5 esynergy said:

The NYX slide-on pencils are dupes of the Urban Decay's 24/7 liners!

I get these on Amazon for about $8.

ooh! I'm running out of my current liner and have been trying to figure out what to try next.

[amarima]

I use the eyebrow liner from the cheapest make up brand of Venezuela (My original country). It's the perfect color, not crow black, not brown, so it goes prfect with my eyebrows and doesn't look fake. Plus it last the whole day. I alwaysbuy one, when I visit my family

[315bride]

Sephora's Flashy liners are similar to UD 24/7 as well. I think they're $8 each.

[bimbi284]

Jun 20, 2012 14:12:05 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

What do you mean by "dupe"? Do you mean money-saving swap?

dupe=duplicate and generally refers to a product that is similar in formulation or color of a more expensive product. So for example, buying a Revlon lipstick that is a "dupe" of a MAC shade (not sure if this actually exists, its just an example)

ETA: Also, it doesn't necessarily always have to refer to a less expensive product, but rather an alternative product. So, for example, if you are at Sephora and they are all out of your favorite bronzer, you may consider looking at bronzers from other brands (regardless of price), to find a "dupe" of your bronzer shade.

Not makeup, but I like Olay's microdermabrasion and peel system as an alternative (dupe) to Philosophy's microdelivery peel.

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Jun 20, 2012 14:10:49 GMT -5 esynergy said:

The NYX slide-on pencils are dupes of the Urban Decay's 24/7 liners!

I get these on Amazon for about $8.

These are my favorite dupe. I get mine at Ulta. They are just as good as the Urban Decay liners, there are many really pretty colors, and they are cheap. I love them.

Other dupes I like:

Wet n Wild Walking on Eggshells eyeshadow trio - the eyelid color is nearly identical to Stila Kitten.

Revlon Skinlights Illuminator for Benefit High Beam. I love the Revlon but it's been discontinued

Elf HD Powder instead of MUFE HD powder. I actually haven't tried MUFE, but read a bunch of blog comparisons before deciding which to buy, and I went with Elf because reviews say it is nearly identical.

Elf Mist & Set Spray instead of MAC Fix+. Again, I haven't tried the more expensive product, but read a bunch of reviews saying that the elf is just as good.

[meggers]

Jun 20, 2012 17:59:24 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

Not makeup, but I like Olay's microdermabrasion and peel system as an alternative (dupe) to Philosophy's microdelivery peel.

Definitely agree to this!

[rikki]

Jun 20, 2012 14:30:40 GMT -5 amarima said:

I use the eyebrow liner from the cheapest make up brand of Venezuela (My original country). It's the perfect color, not crow black, not brown, so it goes prfect with my eyebrows and doesn't look fake. Plus it last the whole day. I alwaysbuy one, when I visit my family

Which brand is it? I will have my MIL bring me some to try when she comes to visit in a few weeks.