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! :-)

Review: Mac Viva Glam Miley Cyrus! (Lipstick & Lipglass!)

Great Color + Great Cause!

I'm always so tempted to purchase the Viva Glam lippies because I love the fact that every cent goes toward helping people with HIV/AIDS! Sometimes the colors are pretty out there but this time around Miley Cyrus released a gorgeous shade of pink! The lipstick retails for $16 and the lipglass is $15. I won't say I'm the biggest Miley fan but the color is so stunning! Gotta give the girl some props ;-) haha. 

Here's what the color looks like! It's pretty much a bright fuchsia pink but not neon pink so it's very wearable! I'm sure it's a dupable color but I love the amplified finish! It also looks freaking amazing with the lipglass! I'm so obsessed with the combo.

The lipglass takes it to a whole 'notha level! I love the shine and the sparkle if gives your lips. Plus... your lips look extra juicy which is always a good thing haha ;-) The lipglass has a combination of pink and blue shimmers... you can't even feel'em. It adds some dimension and together it looks so cool!

I highly recommend this lip combo! Even though you can find a similar shade at the drugstore it feels nice to support a good cause. Simple eye makeup and this combo on your lips? Flawless! :-)

Dupe Alert: Alternatives To Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita! (Mostly Drugstore!)

Stay On Trend For Less!

This lippie you see right here was playing hard to get for the longest time! haha. About a month ago I received an email alert letting me know that the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita was back in stock so I ordered it right then and there. Part of me purchased it with fear of it being out of stock forever (lol) and the other part of me wanted it because I know this formula is amazing plus the color is so beautiful too! It does retail for $20 which is pretty pricey so I decided to look through my collection and find some similar colors to share with you! :-)

Here's what the original looks like! It's described as a dusty rose which is kinda accurate. I find that my tube leans more brown which brings me to something I read online. I read rumors of a "Lolita II" releasing in the near future with more mauve tones. It seems like when Lolita first released it was more on the mauve side. Once it sold out the new batch leaned more brown like the one I own. The color is gorgeous nonetheless and within the dupes I have a a great mixture of shades that are in the same color family just in case you prefer the more mauve-y ones or brown tones.

The dupes I have today are mostly drugstore which is awesome because those won't cost you more than $8! The formulas are different which is the awesome thing about a dupe because if a matte finish isn't your thing I have a few cream finishes that you may like.

I have a total of five alternatives today, let's start off with the first one! I have a Jordana Easyliner in the shade Tawny, a cult favorite because it pairs well with so many lippies! The best part? It's less than $3.

Next up we have another Jordana product, one of their cream lipsticks in Grape! It's very hydrating, not a matte finish like the original but your lips will love your for that haha. It has more mauve tones and also retails for less than $3. Mac Twig lipstick is also a great alternative! It's a satin finish, so comfortable on and color is pretty darn close! It's the only non-drugstore dupe but it's still more affordable than Lolita! The next two are both from Maybelline which hands down is one of my favorite lipstick brands. The first one is a cream lipstick called Crazy For Coffee, definetely more brown than the rest but such a stunning color, one of my faves! Lastly I have Touch Of Spice which is part of their matte line. This is the most similar in formulation. The color is simply amazing too!

Here are all the colors swatches!

*Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita

*Jordana Easyliner For Lips in Tawny

*Jordana Lipstick in Grape

*Mac Lipstick in Twig

*Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Crazy For Coffee

*Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Touch Of Spice

I hope you found today's post helpful! Lolita is definetely worth all the hype, from the color to the lasting power. But if you're able to get the look for less why not? Do you have any Lolita dupes of your own? Leave me a comment down below! :-)

Dupe Alert: $1 Mac Rebel Lipstick!!

Get The Color For A Dollar!

I love collecting Mac lipsticks! But it can get a tad expensive to repurchase the same color at $15 a tube. So my new obsession has been finding a cheaper alternative for my favorite Mac lipsticks. My most used fall/winter color is Rebel. It's opaque in one swipe and the color is beautiful! So when looking for my dupe I wanted it to be similar in many aspects like color and texture. I was surprised to find the perfect match at my local Dollar Tree ( yes, Dollar Tree!). I was just looking through the make up section and came across the Milani HD Advanced Lip Color in Premiere Plum. I noticed that like the name states its a plum color so I wanted to try it out. As soon as I swatched it I noticed how similar it was to Rebel. The color was spot on, the only difference was the texture. Rebel is a satin finish so it doesn't have high intensity shine like the Milani one does. It has a glossy finish which at times I prefer! :-) The fruity smell is also a plus. I tested both colors out on different dates to compare the longevity. The results were the following: Rebel has a better lasting power but it's a bit drying after a while. Premiere Plum tends to fade away after 2 hours so I did have to reapply.

In the picture below you can see the similarities and finishes. Premiere Plum is on top and Rebel on the bottom.

Bottom line: You can't go wrong for just $1! I find that it's very comparable and the most inexpensive dupe out there. The only problem would be availability since the make up section at Dollar Tree changes constantly. The packaging for the Milani one is also super cute and compact. It's something you can easily keep in your makeup bag for those days that you want to spice it up. So if have a local Dollar Tree definitely give it a try! :-)