Everyone wants to look like those models on the covers of fashion magazines – flawless! Realistically though, not all of us have a devoted team looking into our diet, skin and hair. Well, I have news for you guys. Some time put to good use helped me discover super affordable (cheap, actually) dupes for all the fantastic beauty products that all your favourite IT girls are sporting on runways, and in those glossy magazines.
So thank me later; for now get ready to buy these trusty dupes for your makeup stash.
Flawless Skin That Needs No Filter
Original: Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation (Price* – OMR 29.6)
Dupe: Maybelline SuperStay Foundation (Price – OMR 9.30)
Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation
Maybelline SuperStay Foundation
When it comes to my skin, I don’t really opt for drugstore products, because I honestly think there’s nothing like a luxury foundation to have your makeup looking perfect – that’s when this new launch from Maybelline proved me wrong and how! It’s a perfect dupe for the Huda Beauty Foundation in terms of formula, coverage and staying power. It’s honestly perfect for the hot weather in Oman and lasts all day! In fact, it doesn’t even come off until I use my Micellar Water (hang on; I have got a dupe for that as well…)
Glittery, Sparkly Eyelids
Original: Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow (Price – OMR 18)
Dupe: Nicka K Radiant Liquid Eye Shadow (Price – OMR 2.14)
Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow
Nicka K Radiant Liquid Eye Shadow
Sparkly lids in metallic shades are all the rage now and you can sport them too with the product listed above.
That Blinding Highlight
Original: Becca Champagne Pop Highlighter (Price – OMR 51.9)
Dupe: Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder (price – OMR 1.8)
Becca Champagne Pop Highlighter
Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder
One swipe and you are ready to slay them all with this amazing product. The original Becca Highlight finds a perfect makeup dupe in the Wet and Wild Powder, even though it retails for a miraculous tiny fraction of the original’s price!
Bright, Bold, Matte Lips That Stay All Day
Original: Mac Retro Matte Lipstick (Price – OMR 11.5)
Dupe: NYX Matte Lipstick (Price – OMR 4.2)
Mac Retro Matte Lipstick
NYX Matte Lipstick
Every girl needs to find her perfect shade of lipstick. Pick from Mac’s classic collection or pick up the little cuties from NYX in all your favourite shades. Mattes are totally back on the beauty scene – pair them with a sharp winged liner for that classic old Hollywood glam!
Goodbye Dark Circles and Pigmentation
Original: Nars Radiant Concealer (Price – OMR 26.1)
Dupe: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (Price – OMR 3.9)
Nars Radiant Concealer
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
Creamy, thick and full coverage – it’s time to make best friends with the NARS radiant Concealer or the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer – neither will cause you regret.
And to Take It All Off
Original: Bioderma Micellar Cleansing Water (Price – OMR 12.4)
Dupe: Garnier Micellar Water (Price – OMR 4.3)
Bioderma Micellar Cleansing Water
Garnier Micellar Water
At the end of a long day, take off your makeup without rubbing, tugging or pulling. Micellar Water is good for your skin and your pores. Use simple cotton pads dipped in this to cleanse your skin. This makeup dupe is perfect.
Stay Beautiful!
(Please note that these are approximate prices and may vary on different online stores)
