The start of the year can be a hard time for a beauty lover: having spent a lot of money over the holiday season, you might find your wallet feeling a little lighter than usual. As we always like to say, good and effective beauty products don’t always come down to a high price tag, and there are amazing dupes out there that can help you achieve the results that you desire at a fraction of the price. Get your beauty collection stocked up with our best budget-friendly beauty finds that are dupes for some of your favorite high-end skincare and makeup, featuring unbeatable picks from Fwee, Romand, APLB and more. When you’re ready to discover the stash and save big, just keep scrolling for everything you need to know.
The HG: NARS’ Afterglow Lip Balm in Wicked Ways
The Dupe: Romand's Inapsquare Glasting Melting Balm in 17 Berry in Black
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
Eyeing up the vampy NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Wicked Ways but your wallet is feeling a little light? Meet the Romand Inapsquare Glasting Melting Balm in 17 Berry in Black, chock-full of moisturizing plant-based oils to lock moisture into the lips and prevent them from drying out. A swipe of this vibrant color balm gets you a glossy, put-together pout in seconds, making it an easy everyday lippie you can always rely on.
The HG: Summer Fridays’ Lip Butter Balm in Vanilla
The Dupe: LANEIGE's Lip Glowy Balm in Vanilla
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - LANEIGE
You shouldn’t have to empty your savings account to achieve soft lips, and if the Summer Friday’s Lip Butter Balm in Vanilla is not in your budget, try the Romand Inapsquare Glasting Melting Balm in 17 Berry in Black. Not only does it tout a delicious Vanilla fragrance that’s good enough to eat, the moisture-rich balm nourishes your pout with Shea and Murumuru Seed butters for deep hydration anytime, anywhere. The glazed shine it offers makes it the perfect topper to complete your daily lip combo.
The HG: SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
The Dupe: APLB's Ferulic Acid Vitamin C Ampoule Serum
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - APLB
SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid is known for 2 things: its efficacy at treating hyperpigmentation, and its premium price tag. We broke down the key ingredients within this fan-fave serum and identified them within the APLB Ferulic Acid Vitamin C Ampoule Serum, a brightening serum combatting signs of aging, dullness and enlarged pores. Our dupe incorporates Centella Asiatica into the mix to soothe any irritation you may be experiencing, ensuring the formula is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Plus, may we point out that you get to enjoy savings of over 90% off?
The HG: MAKEUP BY MARIO’s Hydrating SuperShine™ Lip Gloss in Berry
The Dupe: Fwee's 3D Voluming Gloss in B05 Currant 70%
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee
MAKEUP BY MARIO’s newest Hydrating SuperShine™ Lip Gloss drop certainly made waves in the beauty community and we’re so happy to share our dupe for the shade Berry that will help you save your hard-earned coin: the Fwee 3D Voluming Gloss in B05 Currant 70%. As its name suggests, the non-sticky formula provides a 3D effect to your volumized pout, thanks to its lasting gel formula. Vivid and clear, it retains its syrupy glow throughout the day and glazes over lip lines and wrinkles.
The HG: Paula’s Choice’s Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
The Dupe: Cos De BAHA's Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid (S2)
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Cos De BAHA
The viral Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is certainly beloved, but it doesn’t come without cost. For those exfoliating and unclogging benefits, we prefer to look towards the underrated and more affordable Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid BHA 2% Liquid (S2) that’s concocted with Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide to clear away buildup and impurities embedded into the pores. Aloe Vera and Lavender extracts ensure a calm and redness-free complexion post-treatment, suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
The HG: DIOR’s Dior Addict Lip Glow in 203 Citrus
The Dupe: TOCOBO's Vitamin Nourishing Lip Balm
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - TOCOBO
DIOR’s newly expanded Dior Addict Lip Glow line features the lip balm in shade 203 Citrus, which looks a lot like the TOCOBO Vitamin Nourishing Lip Balm from our own shelves. A quenching lip treatment with a non-greasy formula, it wields essential vitamins and hydrating ingredients (namely Tocopheryl Acetate, Meadowfoam Seed and Jojoba Seed oils) to form a moisture barrier over chapped lips, leaving behind a healthy glow and supple appearance.
The HG: Drunk Elephant’s B-Goldi™ Bright Drops
The Dupe: MIGUHARA's Spotlight Gold Drop Champagne Gold
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - MIGUHARA
The second we laid eyes on the MIGUHARA Spotlight Gold Drop Champagne Gold, we knew it was the perfect affordable dupe of the pricier, often sold out Drunk Elephant B-Goldi™ Bright Drops. This liquid illuminator instantly enhances your complexion with a radiant luminosity, creating the appearance of bright and healthy skin; it’s also packed with ingredients like Niacinamide, Adenosine and Centella Asiatica to make you feel as good as you look. Use this champagne shade alone or mixed with skincare or makeup to amp up your glow.
The HG: Summer Fridays’ Dream Lip Oil in Pink Cloud
The Dupe: MEMEBOX's Nooni Appleplum Lip Oil
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - MEMEBOX
If you’re looking for a lippie that combines nourishing properties with dreamy color within your budget, swap out the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Pink Cloud and reach for the MEMEBOX Nooni Appleplum Lip Oil instead. Near-identical shade aside, the silky lip oil delivers a natural tint of color with volumizing shine for a youthful, kissable lip look. The formula includes Apple Seed Oil and Raspberry Fruit extract to help the lips retain moisture in the long term, warding off dryness, flaking and other skin concerns.
The HG: HUDA BEAUTY’s Icy Nude Faux Filler Lip Gloss in She Glitzy
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Amuse
We’re absolutely mesmerized by the diamond sheen of HUDA BEAUTY’s Icy Nude Faux Filler Lip Gloss in She Glitzy, but did you know about its budget-friendly twin? Get to know the Amuse Lip Fuller, a lip topper specifically made for plumping and volumizing your lips. Crystal-like glitters in beaming gold and pink are scattered throughout this glassy formula, gliding onto the lips sans stickiness or heaviness. Layer this on top of your lip liner, lipstick or lip tint to give your look unparalleled dimension and glassiness.
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