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Savvy switches: The best beauty dupes to save your pocket money

Thanks to these budget swaps, you don’t have to forgo an essential step in your beauty regime

Want to save a few dollars in your beauty routine? You can find plenty of bargains with these best beauty dupes! You’ll be pleasantly surprised by these clever switches that won’t break the bank. They’re a fraction of the price of their luxe equivalents but look just as fabulous. Shh – we won’t tell!

The best beauty dupes of 2024

A tube of Glossier lip balm on the left above the word 'SPLURGE' and a tube of MCoBeauty lip balm on the right above the word 'DUPE'

MCoBeauty Glow Lip Balm in Rose

$12.79, at Chemist Warehouse

Dupe of Glossier Rose Balm Dotcom, $79.49, at Amazon

Glossier Rose Balm Dotcom is a cult favourite salve for good reason, with its instantly nourishing, do-everything formula. For a softly-scented alternative that’s easier on your wallet, reach for MCoBeauty Glow Lip Balm in Rose to rescue dry lips.

A tube of Fenty lip gloss on the left above the word 'SPLURGE' and a tube of Maybelline Lifter Gloss on the right above the word 'DUPE'

Maybelline Lifter Gloss in Moon

$22.99, at Chemist Warehouse

Dupe for Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in $weet Mouth, $39, at Sephora

If you love Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in $weet Mouth, try Maybelline Lifter Gloss in Moon. The hydrating lip gloss gives the appearance of fuller, plumper lips, while leaving a high-shine finish.

An original BeautyBlender on the left above the word 'SPLURGE' and a light pink MCoBeauty one on the right above the word 'DUPE'

MCoBeauty Magic Makeup Blender Sponge

$9.99, at Chemist Warehouse

Dupe for Beautyblender Original, $39, at Sephora

After a worthy alternative to what’s arguably the world’s most popular beauty sponge, the Beautyblender Original? Like its celebrated counterpart, the MCoBeauty Magic Makeup Blender Sponge also features a dual-ended, easy-to-use design for applying foundation, concealer, and blush for a smooth, streak-free finish.

A tube of Rare Beauty liquid blush on the left above the word 'SPLURGE' and a tube of MCoBeauty liquid blush on the right above the word 'DUPE'

MCoBeauty Dream Liquid Dewy Blush in Soft Pink

$22.39, at Chemist Warehouse

Dupe for Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Virtue, $49, at Sephora

Don’t want to shell out for Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Virtue? Try the MCoBeauty Dream Liquid Dewy Blush in Soft Pink. The affordable and long-lasting liquid blush gives cheeks an equally luxurious pop of colour with a dewy finish.

A bottle of Giorgio Armani foundation on the left above the word 'SPLURGE' and a bottle of L'Oreal foundation on the right above the word 'DUPE'

L’Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation

$25.19, at Chemist Warehouse

Dupe for Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $119, at Sephora

Rumour has it it’s the go-to foundation for celebrities to get red-carpet ready and fans worldwide also swear by Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for its lightweight, airbrushed finish. If that’s out of your price range, but you still want a beautifully silky liquid foundation, you must pick up this wallet-friendly alternative. L’Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation is available in 48 shades and is perfect for just about every skin type.

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