Best Makeup Dupes to Buy in the United States

One of the things I like to buy most when I go to the United States is makeup.

Normally, when I book a trip to the country, I start saving and putting together a list of items at Sephora.

The problem is that, even though it is cheaper than in Brazil, the prices can still be a little scary. Especially at times when the dollar is worth almost four reais.

Fortunately, you don't have to spend a lot to purchase that dream product of yours. That's because, as Americans are tired of knowing, there are practically identical substitutes in pharmacies. We're talking about the same texture, the same color and the same hold. You even wonder if they were made in the same factory.

In this post, I separated the 10 best makeup dupes to buy in the United States.

If there's one thing worth buying in the United States, it's makeup. I'm sure at least one of these products is on your list, as many are flagships from popular brands like MAC or Make Up For Ever.

To make your shopping easier, I have linked to the Amazon website. If you don't have time to go to several stores, take the opportunity to buy on the website, as it sells several brands, and have it delivered to your hotel. If they charge to receive packages, try using a service like Amazon Locker!

Oh, it's worth remembering: All products listed are of quality and cruelty-free.

10 Best Makeup Dupes to Buy in the United States

1. MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder

Perhaps the most famous of fooled. Present in todas the lists that exist on the subject, o High Definition Powder by elf is a faithful copy of Makeup For Ever Microfinish Powder. Both are translucent, silica-based and will keep your skin dry all night. The cheap version is still sold in the color “shimmer” (with sparkles) and “corrective yellow“, to correct dark circles.

Price difference: US$35 for the high-end version, which is 8.5g. The elf version is 8g and costs US$6 on the official website.

I can already say that elf is a brand that will appear many times throughout this list of products. fooled of makeup to buy in the United States. If you don't know the brand yet, take the opportunity to take a look at this post about 7 cheap makeup brands to buy in the USA!

2. NARS Blush Orgasm X Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Another well-known imitation of a super famous product. O Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso has a peach tone and golden sparkles that are very reminiscent of NARS Orgasm. The pharmacy version also gets extra points for being vegan, in addition to cruelty-free.

Price difference: NARS blushes cost US$30 each (R$186 in Brazil). Milani has a suggested retail price of US$8.95 for its blushes, but I've seen it at Walgreens for more than US$10.

3. Benefit High Beam X elf Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal

For many, the Benefit High Beam It's that perfect highlighter. The middle texture wet with the bright light pink tone, as unbelievable as it may seem, it makes your skin look hydrated and glowing. rycah. Unfortunately, the price is a little steep.

To get around this problem, I suggest buying the super cheap version of elf, Shimmering Easy Whip in Lilac Petal. The price is super friendly, and I've found it at both Target and Walmart.

Price difference: As it is from the regular line (white packaging), you can find this elf dupe for up to US$1 (!!). The Benefit highlighter costs US$26 at Sephora (R$143 in Brazil).

4. MAC Sombra Carbon X wet n wild Color Icon Single Eyeshadow in Panther

They dupe I actually discovered it by accident, at a time when I wanted a single black eyeshadow. Choose the color Panther da wet n wild because the price was super friendly, and I was surprised by the quality.

Researching more about the product, I saw numerous comparisons with the MAC's famous Carbon eyeshadow. The interesting thing is that almost everyone thought the cheap version was better, as it was more pigmented and blended easier.

Price difference: It's not a fair comparison, because wet n wild's suggested retail price is US$0.99. Yeah, not a whole dollar. At MAC the shadow costs US$16.

Don't know where to find all these products? Then see the post with tips for places to buy makeup in the United States!

5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz X Colourpop Brow Pencil

Anastasia Beverly Hills started as a brand focused on eyebrow products, but currently it has even more famous products, such as eyeshadow palettes or Glow Kits. Even so, the company's flagship remains the Brow Wiz, eyebrow pencil available in different colors.

By lot, Colourpop has already tried to manufacture a super similar Brow Pencil. The only downside to “rich cousin” it's the lack of many tones.

Price difference: The ABH pencil costs US$21, while the summer one from Colourpop costs US$5. For those who prefer to use gel to correct their eyebrows, Colourpop also launched a dupe of the ABH Dipbrow Pomade for US$6.

6. Beauty Blender X Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

This is one of my favorite makeup dupes to buy in the US because I love the Beauty blender. I just don't have the courage to buy other units due to the somewhat steep price, rs.

My issue was quickly resolved by Real Techniques, who released the Miracle Complexion sponge a few years ago. The format is different from the original launch, with a flat part to facilitate the application of the foundation. Currently they also sell smaller versions and in other formats.

Price difference: The original beautyblender costs $20, while the Real Techniques one costs $6. In fact, it is possible to buy a set of 4 sponges on the official website for the price of a ~rich cousin~.

7. MAC Fix+ X elf Makeup Mist & Set

To be honest, I suspect that if you search carefully, you can find fooled from elf for all famous makeup products!

Currently, MAC is having great success with its Fix+, an apartment by the bay, for its easy access, free parking, and larger space for our group of XNUMX people. The house was great for a large group like ours, the host was very attentive, and the location was excellent; it was quiet and quick to walk to the old town. spray fixative that also enhances the color of shadows when used on brushes. The elf also has her version, named Makeup Mist & Set. The formula has vitamins A, C and E, as well as green tea to soothe the skin.

Price difference: US$23 for the MAC version, with 100ml, against US$6 for the elf version with 60ml.

8. MAC Brule X wet n wild Color Icon Single Eye Shadow Brulee

Ok, this is the same tip as item #4, just change the colors of the shadows.

In addition to black, wet n wild individual shadows are dupes of other MAC colors! Nutty is dupe by Satin Taupe, While Brulee is the same as (surprise) Brule.

Price difference: US$16 against suggested price of US$0.99.

9. NARS Highlighter in Albatross X elf Blush in Gotta Glow

NARS Albatross Highlighter It's one of my favorites. It has small golden particles, which look the most beautiful thing in the world on the skin. Still, to be honest, it hurts me a little knowing that I could have bought one like it for 1/10 of the price.

The elf version (always this brand) is the Gotta Glow blush, and in comparisons it seems even more pigmented than the version high-end. I didn't find it on the brand's official website, but it's still for sale at Target.

Price difference: US$30 for the Albatross versus US$3 for the Gotta Glow.

10. NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo in Orgasm/Laguna X elf Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in St. Lucia

Perhaps the best makeup dupe to buy in the United States on the list, as you will take fooled of two super famous NARS products for the price of one drugstore item!

While the brand had an incredible idea of ​​combining two beloved products in one package with the Blush/Bronzer duo in Orgasm/Laguna, the elf took advantage of the momentum and did a super similar version to the duo St. Lucia.

Although the bronzer is a little stronger in the cheap version, if you don't weigh your hands you can get a great one. dupe.

Price difference: US$42(!) versus US$4. Even though it's not the same exact color, the price makes the decision pretty easy, right?

And this was the list of the best makeup dupes to buy in the United States!

Do you have a spare budget? Then see this post with 7 high-end makeup brands to buy in the USA!

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