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! :-)

Must Haves: Too Faced Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fig!

Perfect Fall Shade!

I'm so ready for fall! Plum and berry lips... my favorite look of all time! When I saw that Too Faced released new colors to their Melted line I knew I needed this one in Melted Fig. These retail for $21 at Sephora, Ulta and toofaced.com so it's kinda up there in price but it's completely worth it! I first purchased Melted Fuchsia a few months ago and loved it. It's the perfect spring/summer shade but... I was eyeing the deeper more fall appropriate shades. I was debating between this one and Melted Berry but Melted fig won my heart! :-)

What I love about the Melted Lipsticks is their sponge-tip applicator! It's so easy to apply and so comfortable on the lips. I little of the lippie goes a long way so this will last you a long while. I guess $21 in the long run isn't too bad right? haha. The color goes on with a shine at first but then dries to a matte finish. My lips felt really moisturized throughout the day despite the matte finish. It doesn't dry out your lips at all and the color stays looking amazing for a good 5 hours before you have to touch up. Once it sets it doesn't transfer which is a plus! Here's the swatch:

It's a gorgeous midtone plummy pink. This is just one swipe so the pigmentation is amazing. I did notice that once it dried it turned a bit darker but that wasn't an issue, I still loved it! Here's a lip swatch:

This is going to be my staple fall shade! I just can't get enough! ;-)

Bottom line: From the Melted line I think this color would look amazing on so many skin tones so I highly recommend it! The formula is perfection: creamy, opaque and moisturizing so it's a must have. I actually found some affordable alternatives that I will be posting soon so stay tuned for that! But if you're looking for a long lasting matte lipstick this is the one for you! :-)