When it comes to looking good and trying a new makeup product, you don’t have to break the bank by shopping from high-end brands.
ICYMI, Watsons offers a variety of beauty items that allow us to achieve a similar finish, or in other words, dupes that can cost less than half the price. Read on to find out what they are, and how much money you can save.
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Concealers are essential for covering the dark circles under our eyes and stubborn acne scars. While makeup enthusiasts may already know that Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Away! Liquid Concealer works wonders for concealing blemishes, you can achieve similar results at less than half the price with Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Concealer.
Both products feature a cushion tip, allowing easy blending without any additional makeup tools. However, do note that the Maybelline concealer only offers seven shades, whereas the one by Charlotte Tilbury comes in 14 shades.
Buy the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer on the Watsons website.
Too Faced is known for its Better Than Sex Mascara thanks to its ability to lift and volumise your lashes with just a few coats. However, we do have to admit that the mascara is rather pricey, and the L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara serves as a suitable alternative.
Not only does the latter come with a similar wand that curves in the middle, but its formula also enhances your eyes with feathery-soft lashes, all without smudging or clumping.
Buy the L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara on the Watsons website.
Many of us find it challenging to discover the perfect lip gloss that provides moisture, and adds volume for that extra dimension. If you’re a fan of Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Lip Gloss in Latte, you’ll be excited to learn that Peripera offers a comparable lip gloss at almost one-third of the price.
The Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint in shade 20 boasts a similar chilli brick hue, and is formulated with moisturising properties that last for hours. The best part? It’s priced at less than $10.
Buy the Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint on the Watsons website.
NARS Orgasm Blush has a cult following that needs no introduction ‒ the coral-pink blush is accented with specks of gold shimmer that flatters all skin tones. However, you can achieve similar results with the Revlon Powder Blush-On Baby Pink, which costs less than half the price of NARS Orgasm Blush.
Moreover, the Revlon blush is buildable, allowing you to layer on more coats for a more defined and lustrous look.
Buy the Revlon Powder Blush-On Baby Pink on the Watsons website.
For a foundation to be considered ideal, it should cover imperfections, offer long-lasting properties, and provide a smooth, lightweight finish. The Estée Lauder Double Wear checks off all these boxes, but comes with a hefty price tag of $82. Those searching for a cheaper alternative can consider the Etude Double Lasting Foundation instead.
It promises 24-hour long-lasting coverage without the need for a concealer, and delivers a soft, matte finish. Furthermore, it has a wide range of foundation shades.
Buy the Etude Double Lasting Foundation on the Watsons website.
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The thing about makeup dupes is that many of these alternatives come from lesser-known brands.
Enter 1028, a Taiwanese makeup brand that offers various beauty products, including its Dewy Kiss Cream Lipstick. It has a glossy finish similar to that of YSL Rogue Volupté Shine Lipstick, and moisturises your lips without compensating the shine factor.
Buy the 1028 Dewy Kiss Cream Lipstick on the Watsons website.
Canmake is an underrated makeup brand that some of us may have overlooked. If you’ve tried its Highlighter NO1 1s, you may notice its similarity to Benefit’s Cookie Golden Pearl Highlighter.
Both highlighters are buildable, and provide your contours with a luminous glow, enhancing your facial features. While the Canmake highlighter lacks a mirror, it includes a brush.
Buy the Canmake Highlighter NO1 1s on the Watsons website.
Getting your eyebrows embroidered is perhaps the best way to have perfect brows at any time of the day. But as we are aware that such aesthetic procedures aren’t the cheapest, there are various brow products that serve as dupes for the iconic Dior Diorshow Brow Styler Brown.
Consider going for the ZA Brow Liner Co Brown, which also comes with a brush on the other end of the brow liner. The fine brow liner allows you to draw natural-looking strokes, providing you with a textured finish.
Buy the ZA Brow Liner on the Watsons website.
For many years, Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow has been the rave among makeup enthusiasts, especially in the shade Rose Gold Retro. Holika Holika Eye Metal Glitter Ruby Twist is often considered a dupe, thanks to its long-wearing and easy-to-apply formula.
What’s more ‒ it features a blend of glitter and pearl that works perfectly for accentuating various areas, from under your eyelashes to highlighting your lids.
Buy the Holika Holika Eye Metal Glitter Ruby Twist on the Watsons website.
The final step in every makeup routine is to dust your face with a thin layer of setting powder. It helps to minimise the appearance of pores, and blurs fine lines for a flawless complexion.
An alternative to Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder is Cute Press Evory Snow Translucent Loose Powder, which also does the trick. Both products are talc- and paraben-free, and help to control oil production.
Buy the Cute Press Evory Snow Translucent Loose Powder on the Watsons website.
If you’re feeling tight on your budget, but still need to purchase makeup items, KIV this list of makeup dupes the next time you’re at Watsons. Since Watsons also offers discounts from time to time, be sure to follow their Instagram for the latest updates.
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