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37 Inexpensive Beauty Products That Are Better Than Expensive Ones
37 affordable beauty products beat pricey alternatives in reviews.
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37 affordable beauty products beat pricey alternatives in reviews. 37 inexpensive beauty products reviewed as better than expensive versions. Originally reported by BuzzFeed.
Nature Republic Honey Melting Lips
Honey-like lip balm costs $9.99 vs $38 for Hourglass Phantom.
“Edited to update my reviews after purchasing around 6 more of these since my initial review… . Wanted to add that they each have a different SCENT as well. The Cherry actually smells like cherry candy! I absolutely love these and cannot recommend them enough.”
Dove Serum+ Soothing Oil Body Wash
Body wash costs $12.89 vs $50 for L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil.
“This is spa-quality body wash. No ifs and or butts. I have $40 bath washes that aren’t as nice!!!”
Skin1004 Zombie Face Masks
Face masks cost $9.70 for eight vs $118 for Hanacure.
“I was gifted the Hanacure masks and loved them, but they're just way too pricey.”
NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip
Lip product costs $8.99 vs $42 for Dior Glow Lip Oil.
“I have Fenty Cherry Treat, a lip oil from Dior, and several other brands that were $20 or more…and the NYX Fat Oil is better!”
Eos Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere Lotion
Body lotion costs $9.97 vs $32 for Philosophy Warm Cashmere.
“Heaven sent for your skin; heavenly scent to enjoy. This feels absolutely amazing going on.”
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
Serum costs $19.99 vs $185 for SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
“I ran out of Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, which I love, but didn’t want to spend $169 around Christmas.”
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion
Illuminator costs $14.97 vs $39 for Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops.
“I used this with my Olay Regenerist Cream (it helps with my wrinkles). I mixed it, and it does a great deal of shine!”
Beakey Makeup Sponges
Sponges cost $5.99 for five vs $20 for BeautyBlender.
“These are seriously the BEST generic Beautyblender!! Why anyone would pay $20 for a name-brand Beautyblender when there are excellent [alternatives] like these is beyond my realm of comprehension.”
NYX Epic Ink Liner
Eyeliner costs $9.99 vs $25 for Stila Waterproof Liner.
“I didn’t think I would love it and just bought this eyeliner because I wanted to try an alternative to Stila”
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer
Concealer costs $9.98 vs $32 for Tarte Shape Tape.
“Honestly, the MVP. They have a fluffier, lighter formula than Tarte's Shape Tape, and I found that they last longer on the face.”
Catrice Instant Awake Under Eye Brightener
Under eye product costs $6 vs $33 for Becca Under-Eye Corrector.
“Wizardry. This is better than Dior Show, better than Better than Better than Sex.”
CeraVe Skin-Renewing Night Cream
Night cream costs $15.44 vs $155 for SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid.
“Bought this thanks to Nina Pool on TikTok, who reads the ingredients in luxury beauty products and finds cheaper [alternatives] with the same ingredients.”
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '68
Fragrance mist costs $39 vs $715 for Baccarat Rouge 540.
“I finally received my new body spray yesterday and was in complete shock at the resemblance to Baccarat Rouge 540”
Essence Lash Princess Mascara
Mascara costs $4.99 vs $29 for Too Faced Better Than Sex.
“OK. So I’m a mascara snob! This is better than Dior Show, better than Better than Better than Sex.”
Revlon One-Step Hot Air Brush
Hair brush costs $49.97 vs $190 for Drybar Double Shot.
“This is the fourth blow-dryer [brush] I've owned. Yes, fourth. The previous three were from the DryBar line”
Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow costs $7 vs $25 for Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust.
“I love Urban Decay’s single shadow in Space Cowboy, and saw everyone saying the shade Ritz is an [alternative]. It definitely is.”
Naturium 2% BHA Leave-On Exfoliant
Exfoliant costs $18.99 vs $37 for Paula's Choice 2% BHA.
“The key to clear skin! This is the best thing I've ever bought for my face on Amazon.”
Carenel Lip Sleeping Masks
Lip masks cost $9.90 for three vs $24 for Laneige.
“Love this! In my opinion, better than Laniege at a fraction of the price.”
LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream
Eye cream costs $22.49 vs $108 for Shiseido Benefiance.
“Best eye cream I have ever used!!! Better than Benefiance by Shiseido and Clinique or Lancôme”
Maybelline Tattoo Studio Pencils
Eyeliner costs $8.99 vs $23 for Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On.
“Love this eyeliner and I think it's way better than the Urban Decay one I was using.”
Here's the gist
37 inexpensive beauty products reviewed as better than expensive versions.
