![]() You’ll get the same shimmery look for a lot less. With that said, I know $18 for a single shadow is a bit nuts (to be fair, I got mine for $5 from Birchbox during some special coupon offer) which is why I recommend checking out the Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Barely Branded. It is something I recommend everyone owning. ![]() The soft shadow presses on beautifully to the lid for a pop of shimmer, and I loved wearing this alone around the holidays and in the inner corner. Stila Kitten is a cult favorite for a reason: it’s absolutely stunning. Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in 70 Barely Branded ($7) (And you can always wait for the semi-annual 20% off coupons from either store!) In my opinion, splurging on the Urban Decay Naked Smoky is worth it if you love cool tones, and is available at Ulta and Sephora. While the colors are quite different, if you’re looking for a budget friendly palette that is similar-ish to the Naked Smoky, this is a good option.ĭupe or Dud: Neither! A good option for the budget conscious, the LA Girl Smoky Eyeshadow Collection is available at Amazon, in drugstores, or your local Fred Meyer’s. Naked Smoky had just been released, so, of course, I had to try out their Smoky Eyeshadow Collection. Not only do they have dupes for a certain makeup brand’s melted lipsticks, but several palettes that looked eerily like the Urban Decay Naked ones. Girl, which previously I’d only seen online. I was shopping at Fred Meyer a few months ago when I ran across the brand L.A. Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette ($54) vs. My personal favorite is ELF because I’ve never had it react with any moisturizing base or foundation that I’ve tried. The Sephora version is a close second, but at almost double the ELF price, I’ll stick with the $6 primer.ĭupe or Dud: Dupe!ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer is my winner – it’s the cheapest, performs the best, and is easy to find at Target, at ELF.com, or at your local drugstore! If you like your primer to go on silky smooth with a silicone base, these dupes are for you. I’ve received SO many samples of Smashbox Photo Finish, yet never owned it… mostly because I think at $36 it’s overpriced when there are so many similar dupes for it. ![]() ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer ($6), Maybelline Baby Skin ($7), Ulta Fabulous Face ($12.50), & Sephora Perfecting Ultra-Smoothing Primer ($15) ![]() Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36) vs. So, without further ado, the best and worst of 2015: Beauty Dupes edition! Or intentionally, because sometimes I want to know if a drugstore product could be even better than its higher-end counterpart! This also meant that in trying things out, occasionally I would buy something and think, “Hmmm, this sure is similar to something else I already own…” What can I say, I like what I like, and occasionally I may accidentally buy something super simple. One of which is my favorite thing: beauty products! I tested out so many new products this year and had so much fun doing so. Happy 2016! I’m excited to see what this year brings, but I had a few posts in mind for this week reflecting on things from last year. ![]()
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