But, it’s important to keep in mind that the business of makeup is always changing.
Knowing who is who and what is what it a big part of whether or not you buy a dupe. What I’m getting at is to know your brand connection! First your budget should dictate what you buy, not the price of a particular item.
#MAC FOUNDATION DUPE FOR MAC#
Interestingly, Revlon ColorStay is the widely-known dupe for MAC foundation. Also, Estee Lauder and MAC foundations are cult favorites of makeup artists and have strikingly similar characteristics. It’s no wonder why the L’Oreal Lumi foundation is such a popular dupe for the Giorgio Armani… they are in the same brand family. I guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed when you do decide to splurge on that coveted un-dupeable makeup item. If the foundation is made by a privately held and owned company such as Chanel, save, save, save. If the foundation you fiend for is part of a brand family (ahm, Natalie’s book has an entire chapter on this), look for a less expensive alternative. There are always alternatives and thanks to the Internet, you can easily find a more economical solution to your makeup woes with a simple search. There is NO reason for you to go into debt or charge $60 foundation or a $45 palette to your credit card. 5 Tips on Whether to Dupe or Not to Dupe Tip #1: Stay Within Your Budget… Always. This post is meant to help you find clarity on when to splurge and when to save on products.
All this to say, this post is NOT advocating buying knock-offs, copycats, or counterfeits. I’m not saying the formulation of the product is the same, but I have serious issues with people who steal or plagiarize, period. For example, I’m not hating on Kylie’s Lip Kit but… the Internet is p/o’d because her recognizable logo was way more than just “inspired by” It was pure plagiarism in my book. Copycats infringe on the trademarks, copyrights, and of course, the hard work others have poured into the industry. Dupes are just more affordable products that do a similar job or offer a similar look than a more high end brand. Please understand that dupes (in the context of this blog) are not counterfeits. Sadly, the makeup counterfeit industry is HUGE! People are “selling their mom’s old MAC brushes” on Craigslist for an affordable price… but 99% of the time, they are fake MAC brushes. Not only that, but it’s illegal and hurts artists! I would much rather carry around a cute handbag from Ross with no logo on it than some fake Gucci or LV. I’m not a snob, but I really, really hate counterfeit anything - and the counterfeit makeup industry is huge! Counterfeits are a huge pet peeve of mine. I’ll buy the expensive handbag and jeans but get basic t-shirts at Target. The Makeup Dupe Preconception:Īnyone who knows me knows that I splurge on certain things and save on others.
However, there are so many cosmetic dupes out there that you can achieve your makeup goals for a fraction of the cost. Still, it’s important to keep in mind that that brands can and do often “sell out” to larger cosmetics companies and when this happens, formulations and quality often change. But, as more and more affordable brands pop up and offer stellar product quality and uniqueness, I’m expanding my list of faves and trying new products all the time. Therefore, my drugstore cosmetics knowledge is not quite as deep as my high end cosmetics knowledge. Of course, your personal preferences play a big role in this, so your mileage may vary.Īs far as makeup goes, I’ve always been drawn to the higher-end makeup brands and have built essentially my entire kit with these brands. In this blog post, I (Azadeh) am going to give you my personal tips on which items are “dupeable” and which ones I think you just have to splurge on. So, I’ll let her take it away and show us where we can save a few precious dollars in the makeup aisles! Personal Preferences Matter By the time she pulls out her wallet to pay, she knows exactly what she’s getting, which makes her opinions on dupes so trustworthy. I’m always so happy to feature her posts on my blog because she does such crazy research on products and I think that’s important. She has written a few blog guest blog posts for me over the years (like this one on shopping for makeup “like a millennial” here). This is my beautiful sister and fellow makeup-advisor Azadeh. To Dupe Or Not To Dupe? 5 Tips To Help You Decide What To Buy
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