The Best High-End Beauty Dupes from e.l.f Cosmetics
Beauty on a budget.
Since its debut in 2004, e.l.f Cosmetics has become a powerhouse in the beauty industry for its budget-friendly range of makeup and skincare products. The brand (which stands for eyes, lips, face) has also become notorious for creating cheaper alternatives to trending high-end beauty products—this term is called a "dupe."
If you have been eyeing some costly new items but are not prepared to pay the price, this article will break down which e.l.f Cosmetics products will achieve the same look for a much cheaper price tag.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter / e.l.f Halo Glow Liquid Filter
This was one of e.l.f Cosmetics' most game-changing releases. For $14, you can achieve the same effect as you would find from the $49 Hollywood Flawless Filter from Charlotte Tilbury. Both products are designed to be applied before your foundation to provide a boosted glow to your base makeup. For such a similar appearance on the skin, it seems obvious which product you should invest in.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer / e.l.f Power Grip Primer
The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer went viral for its gripping qualities that ensure your makeup stays in place all day. However, e.l.f Cosmetics have since released their version for only $10, compared to the $38 product from Milk Makeup. The e.l.f Power Grip Primer packs a powerful punch as it acts as a sticky base to lock your makeup in place. It’s another killer dupe.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand / e.l.f Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand
e.l.f Cosmetics cannot quite seem to leave Charlotte Tilbury alone as they brought out another product which acts the same yet is priced entirely differently. Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Contour Wand has gained popularity over the years; it retails for $42. While it is a great product, the e.l.f Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand is a great alternative if $9 sounds a little less scary.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask / e.l.f Holy Hydration! Lip Mask
Laneige has skyrocketed in popularity as a skincare brand after the release of the Lip Sleeping Mask. The product is designed to be worn on the lips overnight to boost hydration, and while the product perfectly does the trick, $24 for a lip product may seem a little bit steep. For $7, the e.l.f Holy Hydration! Lip Mask allows you to truly get your money’s worth, while still ensuring ultimate hydration for your lips.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush / e.l.f Camo Liquid Blush
Selena Gomez’s brand Rare Beauty is one of the most popular celebrity beauty brands on the market. The Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is by far the most popular product from the brand due to its viral high pigmentation. Instead of $23, you could spend $7 on the e.l.f Camo Liquid Blush. With a range of eight shades, these blushes provide powerful pigmentation just like its counterpart. It also leaves a beautiful glowy finish on the face.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops / e.l.f Skin Bronzing Drops
Although Drunk Elephant has become a Gen-Z cult favorite, the brand’s high price points can be off-putting for many interested consumers. The Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops retail for $38. It claims to add a glow to the face after being mixed in with moisturizer, while also containing ingredients to reduce fine lines. However, for just $12, the e.l.f Skin Bronzing Drops create the same sun-kissed glow.
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil / e.l.f Glow Reviver Lip Oil
While the Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil undoubtedly popularized lip oils in the beauty market, the $40 price tag makes it inaccessible to the average consumer. If you are eager to invest in a lip oil but are not prepared to spend so much on one product, the e.l.f Glow Reviver Lip Oil is a much more budget-friendly option. For $8 you can choose between seven shades; the formula is also noticeably less sticky than its high-end counterpart.
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