Affordable Dupes For High End Makeup Products

By Bhumika Chitkara

Who says you cannot achieve your dream look under a budget? The performace of a product is often linked with its price. Well, that's not true! You don't have to shed a lot of money on expensive products to achieve your dream look. These affordable  makeup dupes will perform exactly the same and you won't feel a difference! They are no less in terms of their packaging as these luxurious packaging will leave you in awe!

Here's a list of some affordable makeup dupes:

Micellar water: 

High End:

Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water: If you are a makeup enthusiast, A good micellar water becomes an absolute necessity for you. Bioderma Micellar Water is considered as one of the best micellar waters available in India. But it can take a toll on one’s pocket. It is known to remove eye and face makeup effectively.

Affordable Dupe:

Garnier Micellar Water:Garnier Micellar Water is one of the best known dupes for the Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water and many beauty influencers swear by this product! It removes face makeup very effectively, not only that, it performs superbly well when it comes to stubborn eye makeup. The best part about this micellar water is that it is paraben and sulphate free! It comes in two variants- water based and oil based.

Compact Powder

High End:

M.A.C Studio Fix Powder: M.A.C is one of the best and easily available high end makeup brands in India. The beautiful products by the brand have never failed to impress! M.A.C Studio Fix Powder is one such makeup product that has won many hearts. It comes in various shades and has a stay power for about 12 hours. The best part is that it is powder plus foundation! But it can surely empty one’s pockets. 

Affordable Dupe:

Maybelline New York Fit Me Compact Powder: Nearly 1/10th of the price, Maybelline New York Fit Me Compact Powder is one of the best affordable MAC dupes available in the market. It claims to control oil for about 12 hours and is mask friendly. It also has SPF 28 PA++, what else can we ask for?

Lipstick

High End:

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution-Pillow Talk: Charlotte Tilbury is the most talked about beauty brand. Sources even revealed that Alia Bhat used one of the most famous lipstick  shades from the collection that is Pillow Talk! It is a beautiful pink-peachy nude and looks perfect on every skin tone. It has a one swipe formula which is extremely long lasting. 

Affordable Dupe:

Maybelline New York Super Stay Crayon- 15, Lead The Way: This gorgeous lip crayon is the closest dupe to Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk and is almost 1/4th of its price. It looks almost similar on the lips with similar hints of nude,pink and peach. It has a staying power of 8 hours and comes with a built-in sharpener, perfect right?

Foundation:

High End:

Huda Beauty FauxFilter Foundation: Huda Beauty is a popular International makeup brand in India and the hype is for a reason! The FauxFilter foundation is extremely full coverage and matte. It is super long lasting and is waterproof and smudge proof. But let’s be honest, as good as it is, it can surely break someone’s bank! 

Maybelline New York FitMe Foundation: Trust us when we say that Maybelline has some of the best affordable dupes for high end makeup! The FitMe foundation is one product that has taken us by awe. This poreless foundation  is buildable and is extremely lightweight. It comes in various shades to choose from making it perfect for every Indian skin tone. The best part? It has SPF 22 and is absolutely mask friendly!

Mascara:

High End:

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: This mascara is probably one of the best mascaras  that has ever touched your eyelashes. It claims to thicken the lashes while making them look longer and too in just one coat! It is smudge proof and paraben free and you will surely fall in love with the most beautiful luxurious packaging. The only con about this product is its price.

Affordable Dupe:

L’Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara: This oh so pretty mascara doesn't only look like the high end one but also works in the same way! This waterproof mascara gives instant voluminous and long lashes. It is enriched with beautiful ingredients that will take care of your beautiful lashes! Not only that it will save you a lot of money leaving you with no reasons to not love this product.

Lip and Cheek Tint:

High End:

Benefit Cosmetics Benetint: Benefit Cosmetics has never failed to make us fall in love with its products. This brand is extremely famous for its brow products but the benetint is equally amazing! It can give the most perfect flush of colour on your cheeks and lips. It is kiss proof and will last for a very long time. 

Affordable Dupe:

Ilana Beet Tint: Ilana Beet Tint is the exact dupe of this International product. The 5 mL bottle will cost you nearly half of the price. Made with just beetroots, this beet tint will leave your cheeks looking flushed and beautiful. Being absolutely plant based is another reason to fall in love with the paraben and sulphate free product!