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There’s a certain sense of satisfaction we get when finding dupes for expensive skincare and beauty. Beauty is meant to be accessible for all and when a high price tag is preventing you from achieving a certain look or result, we strap on our boots to scour our shelves for affordable dupes and alternatives. This season our treasure trove of dupes certainly doesn’t disappoint, with gems to replace high-end viral beauty from CLINIQUE, Rhode, Huda Beauty and more. Bonus: you get to save even more money with our Black Friday deals and promotions. Keep scrolling on for the dupes to elevate your beauty game and score major savings while you’re at it.
The HG: YSL Beauty's Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 122 Caramel Swirl
The Dupe: Romand's Glasting Melting Balm in 15 Pecan Brew
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
YSL Beauty’s Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 122 Caramel Swirl is undoubtedly one of the hottest shades to rock this season, but if the hefty price tag is a no-go for your wallet, try out the Romand Glasting Melting Balm in 15 Pecan Brew. We love how our affordable K-beauty dupe is enriched with botanical oils to plump and moisturize the lips, in addition to forming a moisture barrier over the top to keep them that way. In just a few swipes you achieve a delectably glazed lip where you can customize your desired level of pigmentation according to your mood, no mirror needed. It’s one of those impressive formulas that could totally be sold at a luxury price, but we’re oh-so-thankful it’s not.
The HG: Rhode's Barrier Butter
The Dupe: SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - SKIN1004
The latest newcomer to Rhode’s skincare lineup is the Barrier Butter, intended to intensely soothe and nourish ultra-dry, flaking skin. At $28 it’s not the most expensive thing on the market, but you can still achieve the same conditioned skin with less, proven by the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream. Both creams are formulated with Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid and Ceramide, all fantastic ingredients to replenish moisture back into the skin and strengthen the skin barrier, but our affordable K-beauty dupe has the addition of fermented Centella Asiatica to calm redness and inflammation. It’s great for all skin types as it doesn’t clog pores and is certified sensitive skin-friendly.
The HG: CLINIQUE's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
The Dupe: innisfree's Dewy Tint Lip Balm in 5 Power Cherry
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - innisfree
There are few lipsticks as widely acclaimed as the CLINIQUE Almost Lipstick in Black Honey; launched in the 70s, this lipstick has stood the test of time and continues to trend even to this day. We’re so excited to report that we have a K-beauty dupe in our midst that gives you a comparable lip look while letting you save more than just a few dollars: the innisfree Dewy Tint Lip Balm in 5 Power Cherry. Whether it’s the berry shade that suits all skin tones, the sheer yet buildable coverage or alluring shine, you won’t feel guilty about slicking this shade on every single day. What’s more, the Camellia Seed Oil and Ceramide included in its formula nourishes and enhances your lips over time.
The HG: HUDA BEAUTY's Easy Bake and Snatch Pressed Powder in Cherry Blossom Cake
The Dupe: CANMAKE's Marshmallow Finish Powder Abloom SPF19 PA++ in 02 Sakura Tulle
Courtesy of Japanese Makeup Brand - CANMAKE
FYI, a bright and awakened appearance doesn’t have to come at the expense of your entire bank account. A comparable and much more affordable dupe for the HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake and Snatch Pressed Powder in Cherry Blossom Cake comes from one of our most beloved J-beauty brands: the CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder Abloom SPF19 PA++ in 02 Sakura Tulle. This pressed powder offers a marshmallow-soft matte finish that blurs uneven skin texture and enlarged pores, remaining resistant to sweat and sebum throughout the day. The pink hue neutralizes the blue and purple tones of dark circles, giving you a fresh-faced effect in seconds.
The HG: Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in Fenty Glow
The Dupe: BBIA's Over Glaze Stick in 05 Caramel Glaze
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - BBIA
Let’s compare the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in Fenty Glow with our BBIA Over Glaze Stick in 05 Caramel Glaze: both are warm-toned nudes that are perfect for your daily lip combo, as well as feature mirror-like finishes for an eyecatching volumized lip look. The latter is a watery formula that melts into the lips with a cooling sensation when applied, creating that syrupy glossiness while remaining lightweight. The more you layer on, the more intense the shine becomes, yet it remains smooth and non-clumpy. We also like its sleek packaging that doesn’t take up too much space when stored at home or brought out in a small purse for touchups.
The HG: PATRICK TA's Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo in #She’s the Moment
Fwee's Mellow Dual Blusher in CR01 Juicy Smile
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee
Major news: it doesn’t take your entire savings account to get the look of the PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo in #She’s the Moment; recreate the golden peach flush with the Fwee Mellow Dual Blusher in CR01 Juicy Smile. You get 2 shades of putty-to-cream blush in 1 handy palette that goes beyond just emulating PATRICK TA’s peachy shade, and actually lets you customize your blush look according to your mood. The jelly texture is soft to the touch and creates a fluffy blurred effect, thanks to oil-coated elastomer powder, and never becomes sticky or tacky. Once it’s on, it fixes in place and is resistant to fading for up to 24 hours.
The HG: Valentino Beauty's Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lipstick in 508R It’s Valentino Baby
The Dupe: Romand's Zero Matte Lipstick in 15 Midnight
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
Whether you’re a die-hard vampy lip lover or want to dip your toes into the water, we reckon there’s no need to drop that much coin on the Valentino Beauty Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lipstick in 508R It’s Valentino Baby when the Romand Zero Matte Lipstick in 15 Midnight exists. Romand’s beloved formula delivers one-swipe high-impact pigmentation that fans agree feels creamy and comfortable, as opposed to the typically drying sensation of a matte lippie. This weightless lipstick lasts all day sans cakiness or flakiness, and we can’t guarantee that once you try this shade, you won’t be tempted to swipe the entire collection.
The HG: Lancôme's Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow™ Hydrating Lip Balm
The Dupe: Romand's Glasting Melting Balm in 13 Scotch Nude
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
You only have to scroll up to the start of this post to know how much the Romand Glasting Melting Balm is adored, and the shade 13 Scotch Nude is a near-identical dupe of the Lancôme Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow™ Hydrating Lip Balm in 60 Million-Dollar Berry. The soft reddish brown takes your daily lip look up a notch and works as well in the daytime as in the PM, giving your MOTD a cozy warmth that embodies the vibe of the chilly season.
The HG: Tatcha's The Dewy Serum
The Dupe: I'm From's Rice Serum
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - I'm From
Tatcha is notorious for luxury prices accompanying their skincare products but as we’ve mentioned, high pricing doesn’t necessarily get you the best result. If you love the look of Tatcha’s The Dewy Serum but not the damage it’ll do to your rainy day stash, check out the I'm From Rice Serum. Both serums are made with fermented Rice, Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid, aiming to target wrinkles and signs of aging. I’m From’s formula adds Niacinamide and Vitamin B5 to further support a brighter, more resilient complexion, minimize pore size and provide antioxidant protection. We award it brownie points for being vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without harmful ingredients; in short, this multi-tasker is not one to be slept on.
The HG: Maybelline's Super Stay Teddy Tint in Skinny Dip
The Dupe: peripera's Ink The Velvet in 25 Cinnamon Nude
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - peripera
Craving a soft-matte lippie for the winter? Maybelline’s Super Stay Teddy Tint in Skinny Dip is good, but the peripera Ink The Velvet in 25 Cinnamon Nude is better and here’s why: this velvety-smooth tint glides onto your pout to provide full-saturation color, masking lip wrinkles and flaky skin with its whipped cloud-like texture in the process. It adheres tightly to the lips and stays true to color the minute you dab it on, performing like ink for long-lasting wear. Users keep coming back to this formula because it’s able to last through meals, and there is a shade for literally every skin tone and undertone. Maybelline’s already at a drugstore price point, but can you believe our peripera dupe helps you save even more?
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