By Annie Heil I hate to admit it but the number one thing I spend my money on is makeup. Even if I don’t need it I always find some way to justify it, after all why have a single tube of mascara when you can have eight? Unfortunately, being a broke college student and addicted to buying makeup does not go hand in hand. In other words looking at my vanity full of makeup and my empty debit card balance is bittersweet. This is why over the years I have learned that I can still get my makeup “fix” and simultaneously save my money by purchasing makeup dupes. Dupes can be described as a cheaper product that is comparable to a more expensive, often higher quality one. Some may argue dupes are a complete waste of money because they typically don’t last as long or have any impressive benefits. But don’t let this scare you off! As an active user or makeup dupes I can honestly say they are nothing to scoff at. So let’s go ahead and jump right into it. Below is a list of my top 7 insanely, irresistible makeup dupes that will change your low card balance and your look. It’s the best of both worlds.
2. Try the Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Powder by Maybelline ($7.99) and ditch Make Up For Ever’s HD Microfinish Powder ($35). They are essentially the exact same product and you save about $27! 3. Brand name mascaras can get extremely expensive and trust me drugstore mascara works just as well. Try L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Carbon Black ($5.89) mascara instead of Diorshow ($27.50). Just think of all the other makeup products you can buy with the $21 you are saving! 4. All about a cat eye? Use Maybelline Line Stiletto liquid liner ($5.59) instead of YSL Eyeliner Effect Faux Cils ($34) and save about $28! 5. Rocking a bold lip is very in this spring, being broke is not! Get the perfect matte lip by trying Sonia Kashuk Velvet lip crayons ($7.99 each) instead of NARS Velvet matte lip pencil ($26) and save $18. 6. More of a gloss kind of gal? Kat Von D makes great Liquid Lipstick in Lolita ($20) but try NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes ($6) to get the same look for less than half the price. 7. To prevent makeup meltdowns and keep your “face” on all day try L’Oreal Paris Infallible Setting Spray ($13.79) instead of Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray ($30). Less than $15 dollars to keep your makeup in place? Yes, please! Till next time fellow makeup junkies :) Xo, Annie
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Meet Abby!Abby is a passionate and fashion forward Twin Cities native majoring in Retail Merchandising here at the University of Minnesota. She loves to capture the beautiful small moments in life with her camera. You’ll probably find Abby sipping on a latte whilst adventuring in the city or curled up in bed with a good book! Check her out on the "beauty" section of Twin! Categories
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