Swap Expensive Beauty Brands for Budget-Friendly Alternatives: 24 Economical Beauty Products Outperforming Their High-Priced Counterparts
Headline: Save More Than $700 With These Inexpensive Beauty Buys That Beat the Original
Byline: Unleash your inner thrifty beauty guru with these budget-friendly products that outperform luxury alternatives, hand-picked by our editors. Warning: Your wallet may never be the same!
Dive into the beauty world's most affordable, high-performing gems – no compromises required!
A wallet-friendly adventure awaits! We've scoured the cosmetic landscape to find mouthwatering steals that not only boast eye-catching savings, but also outshine expensive counterparts… yes, even those you've worshipped for years!
Prepare to rewrite your beauty budget with these game-changing, budget-busting finds from the beauty community's kitty.
1. Zombie- proved Skin1004 face masks
Why peer when you can zombie? Frighteningly effective, these masks promise results that haveleft reviewers awe-struck. Ever wondered ifit's better than the more expensive Hanacure? Wonder no more – enter the realm of Skin1004.
2. NYX Fat Lip Drip - that lip gloss with envy-inducing hydration
Vegan squalane in the APIX® Derm oil base ofNYX's Fat Lip Dripjoins raspberry and cloudberry oils to create a divine, non-sticky lip gloss that leaves a sheer wash of colorand high-impact shine. Fans of Dior Lip Oil, you've found your new soulmate!
Promising review: "Obsessed with this lip oil, better than Dior and not sticky at all! The scent is heavenly, and it has incredible staying power lasting all day. Just like a lip gloss, but better." -Cassandra
*3. Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks - Opulence wrapped in matte
These lipsticks saturate your lips with a liquid matte color that lastsan entire day, rivaling Jeffree Star's Velour Lipsticks. If you thought expensive was better, think again!
4. NYX Epic Ink Liner - Perfection and pocket-friendly
Turn every eyeliner stroke into a masterpiece; the perfect wing, whenever you desire. Let your coins rest easy with this budget-friendly liner, leaving other brands quaking in fear.
5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer - A beauty boom for your buck
Say goodbye to creasing under your eyes and hello to soft, radiant skin with this goji berry and haloxyl-infused concealer. Itallures with long-lasting performance, surpassing even Tarte's Shape Tape.
6. Essence's Lash Princess Mascara - Dreamy lashes, without the dream price
Adored by over 170,000 5-star reviewers, this mascara delivers all the drama without the clumps, thanks to its flake- and gob-free formula and cone-shaped brush. Its performance leaves other cult-faves like Too Faced Better Than Sex and Diorshow, trailing in its wake.
*7. Revlon One-Step Hot Air Brush - Volume and vigor, boosted!
An upgraded motor enables this hot air brush to deliver smooth hair and massive volume at the roots, all without having to juggle a brush and blow-dryer. Quick drying? You bet – one reviewer notes it's even faster than the Dry Bar Brush!
8. Colourpop's Super Shock Highlighter - "Wisp" reminiscent of Becca Cosmetics
This highly pigmented, cream-powder formula will bring a rosy glow to your cheeks akin to the pricier Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, but at a fraction of the cost.
9. NYX Pore Filler - Smoothing and stunning, just like Benefit Porefessional
Minimize pores, create a flawless canvas for makeup – all without breaking the bank, like the pricier Benefit Porefessional Primer.
*10. The Balm's "Hot Mama!" Blush - A Nars Orgasm-inspired dupe
Experience the seductive allure of Nars Orgasm blush for a more affordable price with The Balm's Hot Mama! Make a splash in your makeup bag, without making a dent in your wallet.
*11. Coty Airspun Translucent Powder - A $12 wonder setting powder
This translucent powder never cakes and leaves expensive brands like Laura Mercier powder in the dust.
*12. Carenel Lip Sleeping Masks - A trio of hydration, travel-friendly
Treat your lips to a nightly spa-worthy session with this affordable pack of mini lip masks. Dim the lights, apply, and drift to slumber, all while knowing you're saving on the pricier Laneige counterparts.
*13. LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream - Deflate bags, brighten eyes, WITHOUT the exorbitant price tag
This budget-friendly eye cream tackles puffiness, hydration, and line reduction all in one go, leaving Shiseido's Benefiance Wrinkle Cream biting its nails in fear.
*14. Maybelline Tattoo Studio Pencil - A creamy conqueror to Urban Decay's Egypt
Say 'goodbye' to tugging and hello to a matchless formula that rivals Urban Decay's coveted eye pencils.
*15. Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara - Benefit's Roller Lash rollover
Fan out lashes and curl them to perfection, just like Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara – at a fraction of the cost.
*16. NYX Micro Brow - Outlasting the lavish Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
Flaunt magnificent, well-manicured brows without spending a fortune on Anastasia Dip Brow pomade.
*17. ColourPop Pressed Blush - Vibrant and versatile, Tarte for $12 less
Enjoy easy application and a rosy glow akin to Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush, all while savoring the delight of twice as many shades!
*18. Milani Stay Put Brow Color - The thrifty alternative to Anastasia Dip Brow pomade
Save big bucks on Anastasia Dip Brow pomade and still enjoy a creamy formula – complete with spoolie and brush applicator.
*19. Physicians Formula Diamond Dust - A less pigmented, wallet-friendly Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb
Infuse your eyelids, cheeks, and more with a gorgeous shimmer for a radiant, glowing finish, all at a fraction of Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb's price.
*20. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer - A creamy, hold-all day and night, game-changer that outshines Urban Decay
Hold your favorite eye makeup lookfastand firm - no creasing or budging with this budget-friendly eyeshadow primer. Bonus: You'll wonder why you ever splurged on Urban Decay's Primer Potion.
Promising review: "Amazing eyeshadow primer! Save money by switching from Urban Decay and Mac Paint Pot – this outperforms both!" -Bethany
*21. Elizavecca Collagen Infused Hair Mask - Turn back the clock on damaged hair
Pamper your hair with an intense protein treatment for salon-worthy results – all in just five minutes. Even Olaplex might be quaking at the competition from this beauty bargain.
22. E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer - The budget-friendly rival of Porefessional Primer*
Infused with squalene, this primer smooths skin, delivers a seamless finish, and helps makeup hold fast – all while deemingBenefit's Porefessional Primer a thing of the past.
*23. Kyda Soap Brow Kit - Pow…WOW! Brushable brows for a bargain
Create the perfect, brushed-up brows without bothering with actual soap brows – this kit includes pomade and a spoolie for quality results, all without breaking the bank compared to Anastasia Brow Freeze.
*24. CeraVe Retinol Serum - Gentle, powerful, and budget-friendly retinol with a punch
Experience the soothing perfection of CeraVe, as this retinol serum uses encapsulated retinol to minimize the appearance of scars and pores without any irritation. Reviewers rate it better than other pricier options like Murad's Retinol Serum.
*25. The Magic Sum of Your Savings - A budget-conscious sum total
Upon acquiring everything on this list, you'll save over $798 – all while experiencing beauty magic at a fraction of the original costs!
1. Dive into the beauty world's market-priority-post, where the majority of products from the Zombie-proved Skin1004 face masks to NYX's Epic Ink Liner are pocket-friendly. These budget-busting finds allow you to rewrite your beauty budget (market-faux-sprint) without sacrificing quality for price.
2. Buzzfeed's beauty community has championed the Zombie-proved Skin1004 face masks that are now creating a buzz in the market-amazon-majority, leaving pricier alternatives in the dust.
3. Another wallet-friendly Amazon discovery is the Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks, which have gained popularity from fans of Dior Lip Oil, offering gorgeous, long-lasting color at an inexpensive price.
4. Save even more with the gorgeous NYX Fat Lip Drip, a lip gloss with envy-inducing hydration that outperforms pricier options like Dior's. This vegan, non-sticky lip gloss is perfect for those seeking gorgeous, budget-friendly beauty.
5. Ministers of the beauty world can also reliable assert that the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer surpasses Tarte's Shape Tape, providing long-lasting performance and soft, radiant skin at a fraction of the cost.
