My FAVORITE Cheap Dupes For High End Makeup

Ladies and gents...makeup is EXPENSIVE. I think it is an injustice if that I NEED makeup (i.e. I have acne, I look like I got no sleep, or I'm just ugly) that I must also spend A LOT of money on it. I don't wear much makeup everyday, but the items I've found that I like/work for my skin/ last all day cost an arm and a leg. That is why I've been on a mission to find the best cheap dupes for my favorite high end makeup items. Enjoy!

Nars Tinted Moisturizer Dupe

After I tried this Nars tinted moisturizer at Sephora I was in looove. I have never found a foundation that meshes with all the different colors in my skintone and also isn't too matte. This moisturizer goes on so smooth and blends in really well, plus builds super well for extra coverage. It also has sunscreen in it, which is essential for someone like moi that is so pale living in California! However, all wonderful products have their vice. This tiny itty bitty bottle is $45! Because I don't have too many skin problems and only needed a small dot everyday, this bottle lasted my around 5 months. But if you are someone who needs extra coverage, $45 is a lot of money for a product that only last a few months!

I didn't think I could love another tinted moisturizer as much as I love the one from Nars but this dupe is AMAZING! The coverage is great (and totally lasts all day!), goes on super smooth, and also somehow smells like oatmeal?! The only difference I've found is that the SPF is less in this dupe than the Nars product. However, I pair this with my daily SPF moisturizer so I'm still covered. You can find it at Target for $13!

Nars "Orgasm" Blush

Nars why you so expensive?? The "orgasm" shade of blush literally looks good with nearly every skin tone. The pink has shimmery tones which is so pretty when it catches the light, and is long lasting. At $30 though, it is pricey.

The Milani baked blush in shade "luminoso" is SO similar to the "orgasm" and is equally long lasting! I actually use less of the Milani blush because it comes off very strong. This blush will set you back nearly 1/5 of the Nars price at only $7!

YSL Tint-In-Balm Lipstick

I have a been dreaming about owning a YSL lipstick for some time, but just couldn't justify paying the $34 for one tube.  I received a gift card for my birthday to a department store and decided to pick up two tubes since they literally never go on sale. I chose to go with the tint-in-balm because it goes on more easily and is more neutral. I love it! It smells/tastes heavenly, is SO cute ( look at those lips!), and is long lasting with sheer color. 

If you don't want to cough up the $34, I have been using the Burt's Bees tinted lip balm since high school and have always loved it for quick and easy color! It is under $5 and lasts for nearly as long as the YSL stick. 

**Funny story: in high school I worked as a cashier at Target and once had a man come through the line, grabbed only a tube of this tinted lip balm, and proceed to put some on and tell me how chapped his lips felt as he handed me the packaging to ring it up. I didn't have the heart to tell him he had ruby red lips! I still wonder how far he got before realizing! :D ** 

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

I first bought this iconic Dior mascara in college (ah the good old days where I just had to worry about going to school and received an allowance!) and just loved how long and curled without being clumpy this mascara made my lashes! A tube will set you back over $30 and typically only lasts 1-2 months, so it is definitely pricey for those perfect curls!

My Dior addiction may have started in college, but this L'Oreal Voluminous mascara and I go back to high school and this will always be my quick and cheap go to mascara. You can find it at any grocery or pharmacy for under $6! For a single digit price, I've been asked on multiple occasions if I have false lashes when using this mascara. So worth it!

Yay for cheap, good quality beauty! Share your own very favorite high end dupes with us below in the comments!