Dupe Alert: Urban Decay Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer VS ULTA Full Coverage Concealer!

Super Similar!

The Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer (wow, what a name!) is one of my favorite concealers, definetely top 3 status! But... that $28 price tag not so much. I came across the ULTA Full Coverage Concealer and instantly noticed some similarities, for example: I own both in the same shade name, Light Warm. That got me thinking... could this be a dupe? Let's get into that! :-)

Price:

Urban Decay is $28 for 0.16 fl oz and ULTA is $9 for 0.08 fl oz. So two of the Ulta concealers would still be less than one Urban Decay.

Shade Range:

Urban Decay has 11 shades to choose from and ULTA has eight shades. They both divide their shades in cool and warm (UD also has neutral) to make picking out a shade more fitting and easier. Even though ULTA has less colors I feel like both cater to different skintones which is awesome!

Finish and coverage:

Urban Decay is a demi-matte finish with very full coverage and ULTA is a matte finish with full coverage. I always set my concealer so once I do that I feel like the finish is the same.

Applicator:

They both have a flat double sided applicator that gets the job done.

Formula:

Urban Decay is a silky smooth formula that blends into the skin beautifully! It has the best coverage and a little product goes a long way. It never creases and settle into fine lines and the lasting power is awesome, up to 8 hours for me. Just like the name says it feels weightless!

Ulta is just a hair thicker in formula and also blends amazingly! It's waterproof which I found to be true after wearing it in the pool in the summertime. It has really great ingredients (aloe vera, chamomile green tea and tea tree oil) that help reduce redness so this concealer would be great for blemishes. It also last really well, about 6 hours.

Bottom line: On the face you wouldn't be able to tell a difference between these two concealers! They are both full coverage and last nearly an entire workday. The best part about ULTA is that they have tons of sales on their ULTA Collection products plus you can always use that $3.50 off $10 or $15 coupon to save even more. Even though I love my Urban Decay one I will probably be repurchasing the Ulta to save me some money! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe Of Mac Whirl Lipstick!

Get the "IT" Color For Less!

Mac Whirl lipstick has been on everyone's wishlist ever since Kylie Jenner made it popular and for good reason because it's a gorgeous color! I found a dupe within my collection and I'm so exited to share it with you! If you know me and my blog you know how in love I am with the Maybelline Creamy Mattes line. It's such a great matte formula, so comfy on the lips and so affordable. The stars aligned and I found a dupe within that line and it's so so sooo similar! :-)

Here are the swatches! Maybelline Nude Nuance is the closest dupe to Whirl that I've seen as far as color and formula. They're both matte and longwearing.... I'd say Nude Nuance is the slightest bit on the red side but other than that they're identical. Nude Nuance is about $6 at the drugstore compared to the $17 price-tag on Mac lippies. 

Definetely pick up Nude Nuance! It's an amazing shade and awesome formula! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Alternative To Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in After Dark!

Similar For Less!

It's time for another dupe! :-) I've been loving sharing these posts with you and who doesn't love a more affordable option for a higher end product?  Recently I found an alternative to the beloved After Dark lipstick from the Urban Decay Matte Revolution line and it's only $6! Now this dupe may not be the exact color but it's definetely really close. Let's get into details shall we!

The After Dark lippie retails for $22 which is ex-pen-sive. I won't lie though, the formula is amazing, my favorite matte lipstick formula right now actually! It's super pigmented and comfortable, not at all drying. I love how it has a slight purple-blue shift which makes it so different than the other 100 berry lippies in the market! That's what I was focusing on when searching for a dupe and then I remembered that I had the NYX Matte lipstick in Aria which also has the same shift.

NYX Aria has more purple tones compared to After Dark but it's also a great matte formula and very similar on the lips. They are both pretty long wearing and the color is so perfect for fall! :-)

If you found this dupe helpful leave me a comment down below! If you have a dupe to share with me let me know too, I'm always up for a bargain! :-)

Dupe Alert: Affordable Dupes to the Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows! ( Thrasher & Raw Power!)

Great Formulas!

Today's post is really exciting because I found an affordable alternative to the Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows! :-) I have a review on the Metal Crush Eyeshadows so if you want to know more about them click here! They are an amazingly pigmented gorgeous metallic shadow but they are $21 each which can get expensive really quick. Even though they are worth it (in my opinion) I was so excited to find something very similar at a drugstore price to share with you!

I recently reviewed the NEW City Color Cosmetics Shimmer Shadows and noticed that they were really similar to the Metal Crush Eyeshadows. If you want to check out that review click here! The Shimmer Shadows are only $6.99 each and there's tons more colors to choose from. They are slightly different in formula; the Metal Crush Shadows are creamy but not a cream to powder hybrid like the Shimmer Shadows. On the eyes they're both stunning and stay on all day!

The Metal Crush Shadow formula is on the drier side compared to the Shimmer Shadows. But like I said... twinning on the lids! haha. I wanted to find some shades to compare, the colors are not spot on but just so you can get an idea of what they look like! :-)

There's minimal fall out with both formulas and they blend so easily. Another thing to point out is that you get a little more product with City Color Cosmetics. 

I love both formulas! On the eyes you can't tell a difference. If you love metallic shadows as much as I do either one would be great. If you're looking for more options for your money I highly recommend the City Color Cosmetics Shimmer Shadows! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe of Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed!

Another Day, Another Dupe!

Dupe Alerts is my favorite post to write! :-) I've been on a role recently so make sure to check out my previous Dupe Alerts! Today I wanted to share a pretty spot on dupe of my all time favorite blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed. I've had this blush for years, old packaging and all haha. It pairs with pretty much any look and it's the one I go to most days! It retails for $28 but the dupe is only $8!

Here's Tarte Exposed and Milani Rose Powder Blush in Romantic Rose! They're are both a matte pink nude, perfect everyday shade! :-) Something to point out too is that with Milani you get 17g of product... #blushfordays! Tarte has 5.6g of product so Milani is cheaper and you tons more for your money. They're both smooth, silky and blend effortlessly. I will say Tarte Exposed lives up to the 12 hour claim and the Milani blush will start fading within 5 hours or so.

Here are the swatches! :-) Really similar right? You can tell in the pic above that Tarte Exposed is very loved to say the least haha so I'm excited to know that once I run out I don't need to spend another $28.

I hope this Dupe Alert was helpful and I highly recommend the Milani Rose Powder Blushes! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe Of Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita!

Lolita For Less!

Hey everyone! Today I  wanted to share another dupe for Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita! I have a previous post full of other drugstore alternatives here so make sure to check it out! That post had a few options for a similar colors without any emphasis on the formula. I'm pretty stoked about this post because I found a product that's similar in shade and formula! :-) Let's get into it!

So the spot on dupe I have to share with you is the NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Soft-Spoken! It's a newer release from NYX and it's only $7 while Lolita is $20 (great deal huh?) They're both that 90's pinky brown that has become so popular. They're both a matte finish and pretty longwearing. Now, Lolita is unbeatable when it comes to lasting power because it's the truest of mattes. Soft-Spoken is a matte finish that actually doesn't set completely, weird I know! It stays the slightest bit tacky which makes it more comfortable if you suffer from dry lips.

Here are the lip swatches! On the lips you can't tell a difference. Matte formulas can be harsh on the lips so depending on the day I wear one or the other. If you wan't something that doesn't move get the original. If you have dry lips and don't mind a bit of tackiness Soft-Spoken is a great option! Why pay more if you can get it for less? :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Alternatives Of Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush in Rapture!

Another Look For Less!

If you've been eyeing the Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour in Rapture but you don't wish to splurge look no further! I have a two drugstore dupes to share with you that will give you the same look for less! :-) I adore Rapture, it seems scary in the pan but on the skin it's everything. It pairs so well with most makeup looks and honestly I can't put it down. It does retail for $26 but I'm so excited about the dupes I discovered within my collection because they're affordable and spot on!

So the dupes to rapture are most likely blushes you already own! The first blush is swatched on the top and it's the E.L.F Studio Blush in Berry Merry. Rapture and Berry Merry are in the same color family, the only difference is that Berry Merry has some shimmer while Rapture has more of a satiny glow. The shimmers aren't visible on the cheeks, they look so similar on! E.L.F studio blushes are only $3 so you can't beat it.

The second blush is the most similar in finish and it's swatched at the bottom. It's the Covergirl Cheekers Blush in True Plum and it's less than $5! They both leave a beautiful, angelic sheen on your cheeks! I love the formula of the Cheekers line, they're smooth and blend very nicely. Out of the two this is my favorite dupe.

Here's what Rapture looks like on. The Urban Decay formula is so nice! It would take a sale for me to purchase more from the line because they can get expensive real quick haha. For this reason I love to search for possible dupes so I can enjoy the color without dishing out all my cash. I hope this post was helpful if you had your eye on Rapture, definetely check out these alternatives! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe Of The Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in 1993!

Splurge or Save?

Urban Decay recently released a whole new matte line within their Revolution Lipsticks and they are outstanding! Being the makeup lover that I am and bargain lover at that I decided to look through my lippies and I actually found a pretty close dupe to 1993! I'm so excited for this post because on the lips the two are super similar! $6 VS $22... you decide! ;-)

Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in 1993 is such a cool color that I thought it would be difficult to dupe but Madeline's Color Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Touchable Taupe is in the same color family! They both have that gray, cooler undertone which is trending right. The difference between the two is the finish. Touchable Taupe isn't a matte but with a bit of powder you can matte it out. Maybe you prefer a cream finish? Touchable Taupe is a great choice...Maybelline is the best at drugstore lipsticks! :-)
Let's get into swatches!

1993 is on the top and Touchable Taupe on the bottom. Pretty close huh? This is what they look like on:

The Urban Decay formula is superb! For being a matte it feels amazing on the lips. I'll have a review on the lippies I own from that line soon, stay tuned! ;-) The Maybelline lipstick is creamy as well. I love that it's so accessible too!
Both of them are pretty darn amazing, hope this post helps if you've been looking for a dupe. ;-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe Of LORAC "The Resort" Palette!

Ready For A Dupe Alert?

Today I have a very exciting post for you and your pockets! While having a swatch-fest I came across a drugstore alternative for the shadows in the LORAC "The Resort" Palette! This palette released on the Nordstrom site a few months ago and sold out immediately. I recently saw it at Nordstrom Rack for $15 which is an amazing deal for all-in-one palette. But if you're only eyeing the shadows than how does $4 sound? :-D

This is what the Resort Palette looks like! Pretty neutral colors which is just what you need for everyday looks.

Here is the drugstore dupe, Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in Vinyl Collection! Wet n Wild 6 pan palettes are some of the best and this one is no different. All the colors are smooth and nicely pigmented! This is a total steal at only $4!

Here are the dupes! I was able to dupe most colors, I left out the black and brown because they're common shades. I swatched them in pairs, to the left is WnW and to the right is LORAC. Pretty similar right? On the eyes they are spot on!  

The Wet n Wild Palette should still be available at your local drugstore so next time you're in the area make sure to pick it up! It's a gem. :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe of Mac Pro Longwear Concealer!

Drugstore Gem!

I think I found a holy grail concealer and... it's from the drugstore!! I've been wearing this NEW Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer in the shade 30 Light/Medium and I'm loving it! It retails for about $8 at your local drugstore but totally worth it. It claims to be a full coverage concealer that camouflage imperfections and dark circles. I don't tend to use concealer on my face so can't attest to that but under my eyes it's so good!

This concealer reminds me so much of my Mac Pro Longwear Concealer for pretty much half the price. I actually like this one better because the packaging is more user friendly haha. Everytime I use my Mac Pro Longwear I pump out way too much and that's just money going down the drain. With the Maybelline one you can control how much you use, plus a little bit goes a long way. The texture isn't thick but it's ridiculously opaque! It covered my dark circles instantly! 

I do want to emphasize the fact that you must set it. If you don't it's going to crease like no other. I use my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder to set it and it doesn't budge one bit for the rest of the day. It's without a doubt full coverage and gets the job done!

You can tell that it has really great coverage from the swatch! I've tried applying it with a brush but it looked streaky. I've used it with my fingers and honestly that's the best way! 

Bottom line: This is a must have concealer from the drugstore! If you've been eyeing the Mac Pro Longwear you can skip it now because this one is the way to go! I saw a few shades on the display when I purchased so you're bound to find your color match. :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe of Mac Rebel Lipstick!

Get The Look For Less!

I'm pretty positive that Rebel is Mac's best seller! I mean... it's gorgeous so I completely understand why! ;-) One of my first posts ever was a dupe alert for the same lipstick but I realized that the dupe wasn't too accessible nowadays. But don't be alarmed, I found another one that I'm sure you can find at your local drugstore and it's less than $5!

Here's a closeup of the colors, pretty spot on huh? The Wet n Wild Fergie lipstick is in the color Ferguson Crest Cabernet, a beautiful rich berry color that makes your lips look so luscious! It's a bit creamier and more glossy than Rebel but honestly on the lips they look identical. The wear time is about 4 hours before you have to reapply, plus the formula is extremely comfy on the lips. Here are some swatches:

Gorgeous! Now lets get into the lip swatches :-)

Rebel is on the left and Ferguson Crest Cabernet is on the right. I highly recommend you wear a lip liner with either lipstick because they tend to bleed out of your lip lines. 

Bottom line: Wet n Wild is the way to go! Mac lipsticks are $16 each... they are amazing but I'm in the "just married, gotta save money" phase of my life so every penny counts haha. I'd say go for the $4 lipstick because it's an amazing formula and the color is suitable for anyone! Every time I wear it I get compliments which is always nice. Make sure to pick up, I'm sure you'd look beautiful wearing it! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Alternative of Kat Von D Studded Lipstick in Wolvesmouth!

Get The Look For Less!

A few months back the Wet n Wild Fergie lipsticks (Perfect Pout Lip Colors!) were on a really great sale so I decided to pick up some of the more unique colors, D-Vinely Chilled was one of them! Then it hit me... this color looks really similar to my Kat Von D Studded Lipstick in Wolvesmouth that I love so much! :-) I wanted to share this alternative because it's way more affordable plus the formula on the Wet n Wild Fergie Lipsticks is a lot creamier!

Here's a closeup of both the colors, pretty close right?! Kat Von D is notorious for being so creative and having some amazing products. Wet n Wild does the same at a more budget friendly price range, I truly love both brands! Wolvesmouth is a metallic berry lipstick with a matte finish, so gorgeous and comfortable on the lips. The shimmer is more noticeable in the Wet n Wild dupe plus the color has more red than berry. But overall the look is pretty darn close! Metallic lips isn't for everyone, I'm a big fan and what better way to try it yourself than with D-Vinely Chilled!

Both lipsticks last pretty well! If I had to mention one con it would have to be that the you can slightly feel the shimmers on the Wet n Wild lipstick. Nothing too annoying but worth mentioning. Here are the lip swatches:

Wolvesmouth is on the left and D-Vinely Chilled is on the right. D-Vinely Chilled is a cream formula so it has more of a sheen. Both are gorgeous shades! :-)

Bottom line: If you've been interested in the metallic look Wet n Wild is the way to go! It's about $4 for the lipstick compared to $21, very affordable dupe! NYX also released a new line of "Wicked Lipsticks" with a nice range of awesome metallic shades, stay tuned for a review soon. They don't have a berry shade but they have some crazy colors which is right up my alley! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Alternatives Of Melted Fig By Too Faced!

Drugstore Gems!

Melted Fig by far is my favorite from the Too Faced Melted line! I was searching through my lippie collection and noticed that I had a few similar colors that I wanted to share with you! These are all affordable options (less than $5!) compared to the $21 price tag of the Melted Fig. This plum-pink color is one of my favorites to wear on a daily basis and makes a perfect transition to fall! 

Each of these have their unique formula but the color itself is as close as you can get, If you're wanting a long wear, matte lipstick I suggest to stick with the original because nothing compares to its formula. If that's not a concern for you than the drugstore versions will be perfect! Lets begin!

*Too faced Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fig- here it is in all its glory! (haha) I love the color, the formula, the packaging... everything! I'm super happy that I invested in this shade because it is so wearable and long wearing which is perfect for work! I have a full review on this color and also Melted Fuchsia in separate posts, make sure to check those out. Just wanted to include the original for reference :-)

*Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in Vintage Pink- this is also one of my favorite drugstore lipsticks because of the formula. It's opposite to the Melted formula because it's far from matte. This one is creamy and hydrating but isn't as long wearing as Melted Fig, The color is pretty darn close, just a hair lighter but gorgeous nonetheless! Rimmel recently reformulated their moisture renew line so I'm not sure if this one is included. I found this one on clearance about a month ago for only $3. I've seen the shades still on clearance at some drugstores so make sure to check them out if you don't have it.

*L.A Girl Glazed Lip Paint in Blushing- this line is said to be a "dupe" for the Melted Lipsticks but the formula is different. They have similar packaging and shades but this is more of a very pigmented gloss, most similar to an OCC Lip Tar. This alternative retails for only $4 and they recently released a bunch of new shades that I will be swatching in the near future so stay tuned for that! ;-) Even though the formula is different I still enjoy it because it's very minty and feels really good on the lips. My only con would be the application. The Melted line has a sponge-tip applicator which makes applying them a dream but these Lip Paints are just a typical squeeze tube which can get messy. With a little caution you can pretty much get the same color... in a gloss form!

I hope you found this post helpful! I know when prestige lines release new products we want them all but then we snap back to reality and realize that maybe we cant afford them all at once (harsh reality haha). I'm a true believer in pampering yourself every once in a while because we all deserve it! But its also great to find some alternatives that maybe you already own or are within your budget whenever we're in a pinch. Let me know if you have any other dupes in the comments, I'd love to know! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Version of Mac's Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose!

Favorite Dupe So Far!

I've missed out on the release of Mac's Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose multiple times in the past! Everytime it launched with a collection I would tell myself "Buy it!!" but... $30... I couldn't bring myself to do it haha. Granted, I've splurged on higher end blushes in the past within the same price range but Stereo Rose seemed the most dupe-able. I first heard about the Milani Baked Blush in Rose D' Oro being a dupe on youtube and since then I've been hunting it down! I finally purchased it at my CVS for about $8 which is a fraction of the price of the Mac one! Skinfinishes cost $30, plus Stereo Rose is limited edition so once its gone its gone. I'm super excited about this dupe and the fact that its so accessible!

Since I don't own Stereo Rose I did my research and compared swatches online, and let me tell you... it's pretty much identical! Milani describes the blush as a pink & gold shimmer which is completely true! It has a beautiful gold veining with a bronze-pink base that looks gorgeous on the cheeks. I fell in love instantly when I tried it and haven't been able to put it down since. Just like the rest of the Milani baked blushes the formula is amazing! It's longwearing, pigmented and even though it has shimmers it doesn't emphasize your pores.

The packaging is a 10! I love the gold packaging with the mirror underneath the product. Another great thing about Milani Baked Blushes is how unique they are, no two blushes are alike because of the veining. Here's a closeup:

Gorgeous! Here is the swatch:

The shimmer is noticeable but its not chunky glitters. On the cheeks it leaves a stunning glow, looks sunkissed! I've been pairing this blush with my Milani Baked Matte Bronzer in Sunset and it's the best combo!

 

Bottom line: I'm so in love with this blush! It's a must have and the quality is awesome, but what else do you expect from Milani? I'm looking forward to adding more of the baked blushes to my collection because the shades look so pretty! If you've been searching for Stereo Rose look no further, just pick up this blush because from the swatches I can't tell a difference. I'm sure Stereo Rose must be selling on ebay for $50+ but why pay anywhere near that if you can have this for less than $10! :-)





Review: The Suede Shadow Palette By NYX! ( Limited Edition!)

Limited Edition Palette!

I'm a huge fan of the NYX Cosmetics shadows! While looking around on their site I noticed they had a new palette called The Suede Shadow Palette and the colors seemed so beautiful...kinda reminded me of fall which is my favorite season. I then noticed it was limited edition so I placed my order immediately haha. I love how affordable it was at $12, plus I used the coupon code Welcome25 for 25% off! Here's a close up of the colors:

The colors are simply gorgeous! Lots of jewel tones and cool toned neutrals, a great mix of colors! Now most of these colors are metallic and a few have some flecks of shimmer in them, so no mattes which is a con. Its not a complete palette in that sense but the colors are worth it! Another con is the packaging... is a super lightweight cardboard that honestly feels cheap. But... the product is great so I guess I can overlook that haha. All the shades are smooth and highly pigmented. Here are the swatches:

I wished the colors were named to make it easier to pick it up in single form so that's a bummer. My favorite colors are the 2nd and 4th one on the top row and the 3rd one on the bottom row. They would all make amazing lid shades! There wasn't much fallout and the colors didn't fade throughout the day.

Here's a look that I came up with! It's wearable smokey eye for the daytime. 

Bottom line: If you're a metallic lover than this palette is a must have! I have the Cargo "Let's Meet in Paris" Eye Palette which was released during the holiday season and was also limited edition, this one seems to be dupe for it! It has many similar colors and finishes so if that was a palette you couldn't get before this one would be a great alternative!  If you're interested make sure to pick it up asap before its gone! :-)