{"id":1595181,"date":"2020-04-05T19:25:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T23:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1595181"},"modified":"2020-04-09T14:29:53","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T18:29:53","slug":"makeup-dupes-high-end-favourites-vs-drugstore-loves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/makeup-dupes-high-end-favourites-vs-drugstore-loves\/","title":{"rendered":"Makeup Dupes: High End Favourites VS. Drugstore Loves"},"content":{"rendered":"

Makeup dupes (short for duplicates) will help you save money.\u00a0 They are a comparison of high-end cosmetics and their drugstore\/mass<\/a> counterparts.\u00a0 Makeup dupes give you similar finishes, shades and application, for a fraction of the cost of high-end cosmetics.\u00a0 In some cases, they may be even better than their higher-priced counterpart.\u00a0 We tested products from every price range to bring you the best makeup dupes.\u00a0 All the products tested are excellent. They were tested head to head for performance, lasting power and overall quality.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Face Primers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Tatcha<\/p>\n

\"Makeup<\/p>\n

The Competitors \u2013 Tatcha Silk Canvas Protective Primer $68 at Sephora<\/a> VS. ELF Poreless Putty Primer $9.97 at Walmart<\/strong><\/p>\n

Primers are used to help your complexion products like foundation last longer and to ensure a smooth application. They can also fill in large pores and provide a flawless finish.\u00a0 These primers are often compared as dupes, but they really aren\u2019t.\u00a0 Tatcha Silk Canvas is more moisturizing.\u00a0 ELF Poreless Putty Primer is more smoothing and pore filling. \u00a0The textures are completely different.<\/p>\n

What You Are Missing Out On By Buying The Makeup Dupe: <\/strong>The beautiful packaging.\u00a0 Tatcha\u2019s product is also more hydrating if you have dry skin.<\/p>\n

The Winner: <\/strong>ELF Poreless Putty Primer helped my makeup last longer and made my skin feel smoother.<\/p>\n

Eyeshadow Primers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Smashbox<\/p>\n

\"Makeup<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Competitors \u2013 Smashbox Photo Finish 24 Hour Shadow Primer $26 at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique VS. Milani Eyeshadow Primer $12.49 at Shoppers Drug Mart\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can live without a face primer, but an eyeshadow primer is a must.\u00a0 Not only does it help eyeshadow stay on your eyes longer, it also make the area smoother so that there is less creasing.<\/p>\n

What You Are Missing Out On By Buying The Makeup Dupe:\u00a0 <\/strong>Nothing.\u00a0 There is no difference in performance.\u00a0 The packaging is even similar.\u00a0 Out of all of the products that we tried; this is a true dupe.\u00a0 Remember a little bit of each of these products goes a long way.<\/p>\n

The Winner: <\/strong>It\u2019s a tie.\u00a0 They are both great and perform equally well.\u00a0 If you want to save money, buy the Milani Eyeshadow Primer, but if you will only purchase luxury makeup, Smashbox\u2019s primer is your best bet.<\/p>\n

Blush<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Nars<\/p>\n

\"Makeup<\/p>\n

The Competitors \u2013 Nars Blush in Orgasm $39 at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique VS. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso $11.49 at Shoppers Drug Mart\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nars Orgasm is the blush that started a craze.\u00a0 It is likely one of the few blushes that people can name off the top of their head. \u00a0It is the perfect pink-peach with just a touch of golden shimmer.\u00a0 If you are looking for something comparable at the drug store, then Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso is your best bet.\u00a0 The colour is very close and it also has a golden shimmer.<\/p>\n

What You Are Missing Out On By Buying The Makeup Dupe:\u00a0 <\/strong>The packaging is the biggest difference.\u00a0 Milani is mica-based from an ingredient standpoint, while Nars\u2019 main ingredient is talc. \u00a0The performance is pretty similar, but Milani does take more building up which isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing.\u00a0 Nars also has more product with 4.8 grams versus Milani\u2019s 3.5 grams.\u00a0 The price per gram is still less expensive with Milani.<\/p>\n

The Winner: <\/strong>It\u2019s a tie.\u00a0 The performance is great with both.\u00a0 The Nars Blush takes at least two years to go through, so it isn\u2019t a bad price for the amount of product that you are getting.\u00a0 If you are on a budget, Milani\u2019s blush has beautiful pigment and it goes on sale regularly.<\/p>\n

Highlighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Becca<\/p>\n

\"Wet<\/p>\n

The Competitors \u2013 Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Highlight in Opal $50 at Sephora VS. Wet \u2018n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder in Precious Petals $7.29 at Shoppers Drug Mart\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Becca is a company that was built on the strength of their highlighters.\u00a0 They are among the best in the business.\u00a0 They have collabed with influencers like Jaclyn Hill and reality stars like Chrissy Teigen, Khloe Kardashian and her BFF Malika Haqq.\u00a0 Wet N\u2019 Wild has been around forever, and they do really good quality makeup at an affordable price.\u00a0 Their Megaglo Highlighting Powder is one of the best that you will find at the drugstore.<\/p>\n

What You Are Missing Out On By Buying The Makeup Dupe:\u00a0 <\/strong>Again, it comes down to packaging.\u00a0 The only challenge with Wet N\u2019 Wild is that their packaging can break, but, you can depot it. Precious Petals is also lighter than Becca\u2019s Opal and less creamy.<\/p>\n

The Winner: <\/strong>It\u2019s a tie.\u00a0 Wet N\u2019 Wild\u2019s highlighter has a very good formula, and not just for the price.\u00a0 Becca\u2019s is excellent, and also comes in a mini-size for $29.50 if you want to try the more high-end version.<\/p>\n

Eyeshadow Palettes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Viseart<\/p>\n

\"Wet<\/p>\n

The Competitors \u2013 Viseart Theory Eyeshadow Palette in Amethyst $60 at Sephora VS. Wet \u2018n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Quads in Petalette $4.29 at Shoppers Drug Mart\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Viseart is known in the makeup industry for their perfect matte formula.\u00a0 Their quality is second to none and the Amethyst is no different.\u00a0 The Theory palettes typically have three mattes and three shimmers and you can create multiple looks.\u00a0 They are all travel friendly.\u00a0 Wet \u2018N Wild\u2019s eyeshadows have a cult following since the launch of their Comfort Zone palette years ago.<\/p>\n

What You Are Missing Out On By Buying The Makeup Dupe:\u00a0 <\/strong>The packaging is still a big thing.\u00a0 Viseart has created one of the very best purple toned palettes on the market with the Amethyst.\u00a0 Purple shades are notoriously difficult to perfect and these are smooth and long lasting with very little fall out.\u00a0 The Petalette Quad is not an exact dupe, but a good alternative if you are looking for something in the same colour family.\u00a0 It is surprisingly good for the price.\u00a0 You can only create one look, but it is pretty.<\/p>\n

The Winner: <\/strong>Viseart \u2013 even high-end palettes can\u2019t compete with their formula.\u00a0 We have to give kudos to Wet \u2018N Wild for a great product ata low price.\u00a0 If you are intimidated by colour, it is easy to use and they even label where to use each shadow.\u00a0 It\u2019s a steal at $4.29.<\/p>\n

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