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August 12, 2016

A Full Face of Makeup Dupes – Half High End, Half Drugstore

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Updated June 27, 2018

Guys, this one is a doozie! You all know how much I love discovering makeup dupes. I have viral content on Pinterest for it, and I have even been asked to speak at the Texas Pinners Conference about it!

I would say that discovering amazing drugstore makeup is one of my specialties. I make recommendations to you all the time, but today I am going to be showing you exactly how they look next to their high-end counterpart.

A face full of makeup dupes - can you believe the difference in price for the same look?

It’s a full face of makeup dupes! My right side (your left) will be done with the high-end product, and the other side with the drugstore product. Can you tell the difference?

This video is a bit of a longer one because I really go in depth, and even show swatches of high end vs makeup dupes.

You also will catch some glimpses of Caroline, haha. I worked really hard on this video and I very much hope you all enjoy it!

High End vs. Drugstore Makeup Dupes:

  • Becca Backlight Priming Filter | dupe:  Maybelline Master Prime Blur + Illuminate
  • Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation | dupe: L’Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz | dupe: L’Oreal Brow Stylist Definer (Make sure to check out my Anastasia Brow Wiz dupe post for another in-depth comparison!)
  • Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer | dupe: Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Concealer
  • Pur Cosmetics Cameo Contour Stick | dupe: Maybelline Master Contour V-Shape Duo Stick
  • Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer | dupe: ELF Cool Bronzer
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in “Exposed” | dupe: Milani Rose Blush in “Romantic Rose”
  • Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick | dupe: Makeup Revolution Shimmer Brick
  • Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette | dupe: Cover Girl TruNaked Roses Eyeshadow Palette
  • Benefit Roller Lash Mascara | dupe: Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
  • MAC Lipstick in “Brave” | dupe: Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in “08”

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So, tell me. Which high end product are you going to ditch for it’s drugstore counterpart? I sure as heck can’t pick a favorite… such great dupes!

If you loved this post and video, pin the image below for me! Thank you! Be sure to check out more videos before you go!

Beauty blogger Meg O. on the go features a full face of makeup dupes, with half high end and the other half drugstore. Find out which dupes are the best!

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  1. Kelsey says

    August 12, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    I feel the weirdest sense of pride that a lot of the drugstore products are already favorites/staples of mine, especially the mascara and Maybelline primer! But this is so cool, I love love love dupes!

    Reply
  2. GoFashiondeals (@Gofashiondeals) says

    August 12, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Great products on both sides. Very close!

    Reply
  3. Kellyann Rohr says

    August 14, 2016 at 7:05 am

    This is great! I love a good dupe and you discovered some awesome finds!

    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    August 29, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    I love that you do these dupe posts! I have such bad skin that I get nervous to wear make-up, but I always love the look of it on! PS. The newest post (Caroline’s fiesta) – you and Katie look great! Miss you ladies!!

    Reply
  5. Elin Neugebauer says

    September 16, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    So I bought a few brow products today, because the Maybelline pencil liner that I’ve been using for 15+ years (not the same pencil, just the same product. Ha!) is crap and I’m in need of a serious brow overhaul. While I love the two items I bought, the $48 price tag hit me hard. Bought Benefit’s precisely, my brow pencil, and gimme brow. Thinking of switching the pencil out for the Loreal one you mention in this post. Any suggestions on a dupe for the volumizing fiber gel brush?

    Reply
  6. Bethany says

    December 4, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    The Covergirl rose palette is so beautiful! You did such a great job putting together this list!

    Reply
  7. Renee says

    December 28, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    Do the drugstore products last as long as the high-end?

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      December 29, 2016 at 12:54 am

      I feel like they do!

      Reply
  8. Marta says

    January 1, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Great video and suggestions. To me the blush looks a little different as the high end one is more pigmented and heavy, but I like the look of the drugstore one better. Will definitely try the foundation and concealer! Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Linda Fulkerson says

    April 4, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    What is the best primer to cover large pores??

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      April 7, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      My favorite primer for that is the Benefit Porefessional! Here it is: http://bit.ly/2noimiD

      Reply
    • Widya says

      April 26, 2018 at 9:43 am

      NYX Pore Filler works best for me, cheaper than Benefit Porefessional.

      Reply
      • Tammy Thompson says

        September 23, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        The NYX Pore Filler is awesome!

        Reply
  10. Judith says

    November 18, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    To me, the left side looks like it’s more natural looking, as the right side looks kind of shiny-ish …

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      November 18, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      It’s because the right side of the picture (the left half of my face) is the closest to the window.

      Reply

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