What Is A Makeup Dupe?

A dupe, as defined by Google:

Dupe: Verb 1. Deceive; Trick.

Noun 2. A Victim of Deception.

The way we use the term “dupe” in the beauty community, isn’t quite correct to the actual definition. Basically a dupe is a duplication of another product, but are usually cheaper in price and quality. The same results are not guaranteed, but some dupes come pretty close to the real thing. That is why you’ll see hundreds, if not thousands, or articles just like mine.

I have done my research and tests,, so you don’t have to. I’ve chosen the best dupes that i could find.

I have searched the internet far and wide, for the best high end makeup dupes that drugstores have to offer.

I have interrogated Sephora and Ulta employees, asking them what they think. I have talked to many beauty bloggers on YouTube and Instagram, met up with beauty gurus, and have asked makeup artists.

So if you’d like to look your best while saving money, than I highly believe that taking the time to look through this article, is in your best interest.

I have researched these dupes for hours by watching YouTube videos, reading other blogs, and of course testing them out myself!

Disclaimer: These are popular opinions from respected, well-known, and educated makeup artists and beauty gurus. These are not facts; as what works for others might not work for you and vice versa.

Please note that prices may vary depending on location, and stores (especially online).

Prices are subject to change.

So without further ado, please continue on to see the best high end makeup dupes.

Facial Cleansers:

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild

Vs.

Equate Mild Liquid Facial Soap



You can find the Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild by clicking here .

You can find the Equate Mild Liquid Facial Soap by clicking here .

Trish McEvoy Gentle Cleansing Wash

Vs.

Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser

You can find the Trish McEvoy Gentle Cleansing Facial Wash by clicking here.

You can find the Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser by clicking here.

Facial Toners:

Lancôme Tonique Rehydrating Facial Toner

Vs.

Simple Soothing Facial Toner

You can find Lancôme Tonique Rehydrating Facial Toner by clicking here.

You can find Simple Soothing Facial Toner by clicking here .

Murad Clarifying Toner

Vs.

Nivea Refreshing Toner

You can find Murad Clarifying Toner by clicking here.

You can find Nivea Refreshing Toner by clicking here.

Moisturizers:

Clinique Moisture Surge

Vs.

Garnier Moisture Rescue

You can find Clinique Moisture Surge by clicking here .

You can find Garnier Moisture Rescue by clicking here .

Creme De La Mer Moisturizing Creme

Vs.

Nivea Moisturizing Creme

You can find De La Mer Moisturizing Creme by clicking here.

You can find Nivea Moisturizing Creme by clicking here .

Primers:

Smashbox Photo Finish Facial Primer

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E.L.F. Mineral Infused Facial Primer



You can find Smashbox Photo Finish Facial Primer by clicking here .

You can find E.L.F. Mineral Infused Facial Primer by clicking here .

Benefit The Pore-Fessional Facial Primer

Vs.

Maybelline New York Baby Skin Facial Primer

You can find Benefit The Pore-Fessional Facial Primer by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Baby Skin Facial Primer by clicking here .

Foundations:

MAC Studio Fix Foundation

Vs.

Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation

You can find MAC Studio Fix Foundation by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation by clicking here .

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Vs.

Revlon Color Stay Foundation

You can find Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation by clicking here.

You can find Revlon Color Stay Foundation by clicking here .

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

Vs.

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation Stick

You can find Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick by clicking here .

You can find Revlon Photo Ready Foundation Stick by clicking here .

NARS Luminous Foundation

Vs.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Foundation

You can find NARS Luminous Foundation by clicking here .

You can find L’Oreal Infallible Foundation by clicking here .

Concealers:

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

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Maybelline New York Super Stay Better Skin Concealer

You can find Tarte Shape Tape Concealer by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Super Stay Better Skin Concealer by clicking here .

Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid

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Hard Candy Color Correct Cushion Wonder



You can find Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid by clicking here. (Sephora offers 3 Free Samples with any purchase and Free 3-Day Shipping with any purchase $50 or more)

You can find Hard Candy Color Correct Wonder Cushion by clicking here .

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Vs.

Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer



You can find Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer by clicking here .

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer

Vs.

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer



You can find Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer by clicking here .

You can find NYX HD Photogenic Concealer by clicking here. ( Ulta is offering Free Standard Shipping with any purchase $50 or more)

Contour Kits:

NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Vs.

Jesse’s Girl Highlight & Contour Palette



You can find NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette by clicking here .

You can find Jesse’s Girl Highlight & Contour Palette by clicking here.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit

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BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Contour Palette



You can find Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit by clicking here .

You can find BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Contour Palette by clicking here .

Sleek MakeUp Cream Contour Kit

Vs.

E.L.F. Cream Contour Palette



You can find Sleek MakeUp Cream Contour Kit by clicking here .

You can find E.L.F. Cream Contour Palette by clicking here.( E.L.F. offers free shipping with any order $25 or more)

Powders:

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

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Rimmel London Stay Matte



You can find MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural by clicking here .

You can find Rimmel Stay Matte by clicking here .

Ben Nye Luxury Banana Powder

Vs.

Revolution Luxury Baking Banana Powder

Vs.

J.Cat Beauty Luxe Pro Banana Powder



You can find Ben Nye Luxury Banana Powder by clicking here .

You can find Revolution Luxury Baking Banana Powder by clicking here .

You can find J.Cat Beauty Luxe Pro Banana Powder by clicking here .

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Vs.

CoverGirl Professional Loose Translucent Powder



You can find Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder by clicking here .

You can find CoverGirl Professional Loose Translucent Powder by clicking here .

Bronzers:

Stila Stay All Day Bronzer For Face & Body

Vs.

Rimmel London Natural Sun Glow Bronzer



You can find Stila Stay All Day Bronzer For Face & Body by clicking here .

You can find Rimmel London Natural Sun Glow Bronzer by clicking here .

Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer

Vs.

W7 Cosmetics Honolulu Bronzing Powder



You can find Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer by clicking here .

You can find W7 Cosmetics Honolulu Bronzing Powder by clicking here .

Blushes:

NARS Blush & Bronzer Duo

Vs.

E.L.F. Blush & Bronzer Duo



You can find NARS Blush & Bronzer Duo by clicking here .

You can find E.L.F. Blush & Bronzer Duo by clicking here .

Nars Blush

Vs.

E.L.F. Blush



You can find NARS Blush by clicking here .

You can find E.L.F. Blush by clicking here .

MAC Mineralize Blush

Vs.

Maybelline New York Fit Me Blush



You can find Mac Mineralize Blush by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Fit Me Blush by clicking here .

Anastasia Beverly Hills Radiant Blush Kit

Vs.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Blush Kit



You can find Anastasia Beverly Hills Radiant Blush Kit by clicking here .

You can find L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Blush Kit by clicking here .

Setting Sprays:

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Vs.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray



You can find Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray by clicking here .

You can find L’Oreal Paris Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray by clicking here .

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray

Vs.

Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Fix Setting Spray



You can find MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Fix Setting Spray by clicking here .

NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray

Vs.

E.L.F. Mist & Set Setting Spray



You can find NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray by clicking here .

You can find E.L.F. Mist & Set Setting Spray by clicking here.

Eyeshadows:

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Vs.

CoverGirl TruNaked Nudes Palette

Vs.

Maybelline New York The Nudes Palette



You can find Urban Decay Naked Palette by clicking here.

You can find CoverGirl TruNaked Nudes Palette by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York The Nudes Palette by clicking here.

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Vs.

CoverGirl TruNaked Goldens Palette

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Maybelline New York The 24K Nudes Palette

You can find Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette by clicking here .

You can find CoverGirl TruNaked Goldens Palette by clicking here.

You can find Maybelline New York The 24K Nudes Palette by clicking here .

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

Vs.

CoverGirl TruNaked Roses Palette

Vs.

Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Palette

You can find Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette by clicking here .

You can find CoverGirl TruNaked Roses Palette by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Palette by clicking here .

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Vs.

Rimmel London Rimmel Magnif’Eyes Palette



You can find Urban Decay Naked Palette by clicking here.

You can find Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes by clicking here .

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Vs.

Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Nude Edition Palette



You can find Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette by clicking here .

You can find Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Nude Edition Palette by clicking here .

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

Vs.

Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Blush Edition Palette



You can find Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette by clicking here .

You can find Rimmel London Magni’Eyes Blush Edition Palette by clicking here .

Highlights:

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Lightscapade Highlighter

Vs.

E.L.F. Moonlight Pearls Baked Highlighter



You can find MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Lightscapade Highlighter by clicking here.

You can find E.L.F. Moonlight Pearls Baked Highlighter by clicking here .

Jeffree Star Skin Frost Ice Cold Highlighter

Vs.

NYX Illuminator Ritualistic Highlighter



You can find Jeffree Star Skin Frost Ice Cold Highlighter by clicking here .

You can find NYX Illuminator Ritualistic Highlighter by clicking here .

Eyebrows:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Vs.

NYX Tame & Frame



You can find Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade by clicking here .

You can find NYX Tame & Frame by clicking here.

Wunderbrow Eyebrow Gel

Vs.

Essence Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel



You can find Wunderbrow Eyebrow Gel by clicking here .

You can find Essence Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel by clicking here ,

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Pencil

Vs.

Maybelline New York Brow Precise Micro Eyebrow Pencil



You can find Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Pencil by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Brow Precise Micro Eyebrow Pencil by clicking here .

NARS Brow Defining Cream

Vs.

Milani Stay Put Brow Color

You can find NARS Brow Defining Cream by clicking here .

You can find Milani Stay Put Brow Color by clicking here .

Eyeliners:

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner

Vs.

Maybelline New York Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner



You can find Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner by clicking here ,

Kat Von D Tattoo Felt Tip Eyeliner

Vs.

Revlon Colorstay Felt Tip Eyeliner



You can find Kat Von D Felt Tip Tattoo Eyeliner by clicking here .

You can find Revlon Colorstay Felt Tip Eyeliner by clicking here .

Stila Smudge Stick Eyeliner

Vs.

Revlon Color Stay Smudge Stick Eyeliner



You can find Stila Smudge Eyeliner Stick by clicking here .

You can find Revlon Color Stay Smudge Eyeliner Stick by clicking here .

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil Eyeliner

Vs.

Essence Extreme Lasting Pencil Eyeliner



You can find Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner Pencil by clicking here .

You can find Essence Extreme Lasting Eyeliner Pencil by clicking here.

Blinc Liquid Eyeliner

Vs.

Maybelline New York Ultra Liquid Eyeliner



You can find Blinc Liquid Eyeliner by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Ultra Liquid Eyeliner by clicking here .

Mascaras:

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Vs.

L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara



You can find Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara by clicking here .

You can find L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara by clicking here .

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Mascara

Vs.

Ulta Plush Drama Mascara



You can find Estee Lauder Sumptuous Mascara by clicking here .

You can find Ulta Plush Drama Mascara by clicking here .

Lip Liners:

MAC Lip Liner Pencil

Vs.

NYX Slim Lip Liner Pencil



You can find MAC Lip Liner Pencil by clicking here .

You can find NYX Slim Lip Liner Pencil by clicking here .

Lip Glosses:

NARS Triple X Lip Gloss

Vs.

NYX Megashine Lip Gloss



You can find NARS Triple X Lip Gloss by clicking here .

You can find NYX Megashine Lip Gloss by clicking here .

MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick

Vs.

Maybelline New York 970 Darling Ruby Lipstick



You can find MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York 970 Darling Red Lipstick by clicking here .

MAC Rebel Lipstick

VS.

Wet’N’Wild Sugar Plum Fairy Lipstick



You can find MAC Rebel Lipstick by clicking here .

You can find Wet’n’Wild Sugar Plum Fairy by clicking here .

MAC Angel Frost Lipstick

Vs.

Maybelline New York Born With It Lipstick



You can find MAC Angel Frost Lipstick by clicking here .

You can find Maybelline New York Born With It Lipstick by clicking here .

MAC Kinda Sexy Lipstick

Vs.

Wet’N’Wild Bare It All Lipstick



You can find MAC Kinda Sexy Lipstick by clicking here .

You can find Wet’N’Wild Bare It All by clicking here .

Sponges:

Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge

Vs.

Real Techniques Makeup Sponge



You can find Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge by clicking here .

You can find Real Techniques Makeup Sponge by clicking here .

Makeup Brushes:

MAC 135 Brush

Vs.

Morphe M257 Brush



You can find MAC 135 Brush by clicking here .

You can find Morphe M527 by clicking here .

MAC 129 Brush

Vs.

Morphe M403 Brush



You can find MAC 129 Brush by clicking here .

You can find Morphe M403 Brush by clicking here .

That’s all I have for now, unfortunately. Let me know what you thought and if you’d like to see more. I hope these can be of help to you. Thanks for checking it out!

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