Swap Luxurious Labels for Budget-Friendly Options: 24 Economical Beauty Items That Outperform High-Cost Brands
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Hey there beauty enthusiasts! We have compiled a list of our top 20 budget-friendly beauty picks that not only look good on your wallet but also perform better than their pricier counterparts. Let's dive right in!
1. Skin1004's face masks vs. Hanacure**
These masks tighten and lift your skin like a charm, and several reviewers swear by their effectiveness. Plus, it's way more fun than Hanacure - and kinder on your wallet!
2. NYX Fat Lip Drip vs. Dior Lip Oil**
Enjoy the perfect mix of color, shine, and hydration thanks to vegan squalane, raspberry, and cloudberry oils. Some reviewers even claim NYX's Lip Drip outshines Dior's Lip Oil!
3. Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks vs. Jeffree Star's Velour Lipsticks**
Wet n Wild's Catsuit Lipsticks deliver bold, matte color that lasts all day, challenging the durability of Jeffree Star's Velour Lipsticks.
4. NYX Epic Ink Liner vs. Other High-End Liners**
Achieve perfect wings every time without breaking the bank with NYX's Epic Ink Liner. It's a stealthy way to save without sacrificing quality.
5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer vs. Tarte's Shape Tape**
Brighten your under-eyes and treat them with the goodness of goji berry and haloxyl, plus enjoy a longer-lasting formula compared to Tarte's Shape Tape.
6. Essence's Lash Princess Mascara vs. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara and Diorshow**
Orchestrate dramatic length and volume without clumps, thanks to its flake- and gob-free formula and cone-shaped brush. Tons of reviewers claim it's a better version of cult-favorites like Too Faced and Diorshow!
7. Revlon One-Step Hot Air Brush vs. Dry Bar Brush**
Get smooth hair with major volume at your roots, and use less time than the Dry Bar Brush. This Hot Air Brush has a unique oval-shaped barrel for closer reaches to your scalp.
8. Colourpop's Super Shock Highlighter "Wisp" vs. Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector**
Give your skin a gorgeous glow for a fraction of the cost with Colourpop's Super Shock Highlighter "Wisp." Its cream-powder formula and blendable, pearlized finish make it a top contender against Becca's high-end competeitor.
9. NYX Pore Filler vs. Benefit Porefessional Primer**
Minimize pores and create a smooth canvas for makeup for a price that's a whole lot easier on your wallet.
10. The Balm's "Hot Mama!" Blush vs. Nars Blush "Orgasm"**
Recreate that iconic rosy glow for just $12 less with The Balm's "Hot Mama!" blush. It even comes with a hint of shimmer!
11. Coty Airspun Translucent Powder vs. Laura Mercier Powder**
A setting powder that never looks cakey and trounces expensive brands like Laura Mercier powder.
12. Carenel Lip Sleeping Masks vs. Laneige Lip Masks**
This set of three mini lip masks helps you keep your lips hydrated and supple overnight, perfectly sized for travel. Get all the benefits of Laneige's lip masks for a fraction of the cost.
13. LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream vs. Shiseido's Benefiance Wrinkle Cream**
Deflate under-eye bags, hydrate, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten your under eyes - all for a hellof alot cheaper than Shiseido's offering.
14. Maybelline Tattoo Studio Pencils vs. Urban Decay Eye Pencils**
Glide on with no tugging, with a creamy formula that rivals Urban Decay's eye pencils. Score a winning game of beauty on a budget.
15. Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara vs. Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara**
Fans out and curls your lashes just as well as Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara - but at a fraction of the cost.
16. NYX Micro Brow vs. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz**
Long-lasting, available in multiple colors, and reviewed as a top contender against Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz.
17. ColourPop Pressed Blush vs. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush**
Swipe on easily and achieve a rosy glow similar to Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush - and enjoy twice as many shade options.
18. Milani Stay Put Brow Color vs. Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade**
Save cash while still achieving beautiful brows with Milani's Stay Put Brow Color. It even comes with the spoolie and brush applicator.
19. Physicians Formula Diamond Dust vs. Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb**
Get a gorgeous shimmer on your eyelids, cheeks, or anywhere else for a truly glowing finish. Some reviewers say its a slightly less pigmented version of Fenty Beauty's Diamond Bomb - perfect for those who want a more subtle glow!
20. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer vs. Urban Decay**
Make your favorite eye makeup look last all day AND all night - without creasing or budgeting for pricier primers like Urban Decay.
Now you can look great and feel great about your wallet! Save hundreds of dollars and enjoy the benefits of these budget-friendly beauty finds.
- In the realm of skincare, Buzzfeed suggests that the content of retinoids found in some inexpensive formulas may provide similar benefits to market-apple-news-worthy products like prescription-strength retinol, without the hefty price tag.
- For those seeking a gorgeous, dewy complexion, the content of a Colourpop Super Shock Highlighter "Wisp" offers a pearlescent finish that competes with high-end brands like Becca Cosmetics, all for a fraction of the cost.
- In the quest for a fuss-free, inexpensive formula that delivers, NYX's Pore Filler content has been lauded as a strong contender against pricier products like Benefit's Porefessional Primer, providing a smooth canvas for makeup at a significantly lower price point.
