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16th Jul 2015

Spend or Save? You NEED these 14 (thrifty) make-up alternatives

Adina Whyte

Affordable duplicates of expensive products are a wonderful way to have your cake and greedily eat it too. Who doesn’t love that? Especially if you are a ‘slight’ make-up addict.

We can all appreciate a bargain, especially when it replaces your need for your beloved luxury products. Beauty is my downfall… every time. I can resist clothes (most of the time) but show me a beautifully packaged lipstick or eyeshadow palette and I’m sold.

But as much as we would like to be able to splash out every time, we must attempt to create some kind of beauty budget and if we must save, let’s save well. Thanks to the lovely (savvy) gals at maven46.com.

1. Mac Strobe Cream (€33.50) Vs L’Oréal Lumi Magique Primer (€14.99)

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2. Benefit High Beam (€27.50) Vs NYX Glow Illuminator in Sunbeam (€9.49)

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3. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (€28) Vs NYX HD Concealer (€6.99)

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4. Beauty Blender (€19.95) Vs Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge (€7.99)

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5. MAC Lip Pencils (€16.50) Vs NYX Lip Pencils (€4.99)

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6. Nars Orgasm Blush (€30) Vs Sleek Rose Gold Blush (€5.49) & NYX Pinched Blush (€4.49)

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7. MAC Brow Set in Clear (€18) Vs Rimmel Brow this Way Gel (€5.49)

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8. Clinique Chubby Stick Lip Balm (€20) Vs Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon (€10.99)

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9. Urban Decay Naked (€46) Vs L’Oreal Color Riche La Palette Nude – Beige (€21.99)

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10. Bobbi Brown Long­Wear Gel Eyeliner (€22) Vs Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner (€11.99)

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11. Dior Diorshow Mascara (€32.50) Vs L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara (€12.99)

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12. Mac ‘Ruby Woo’ Lipstick (€19.50) Vs Rimmel Kate Moss ‘Kiss of Life ­111′ (€6.99)

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13. Benefit Brow Zing (€34) Vs Sleek Brow Kit (€10.99)

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14. Nars Body Glow (€65) Vs The Body Shop Honey Bronze (€25.95)

Untitled-design-95-1000x500Shop every single one of these products right NOW at maven46.com