April 2019

There are two types of people in the world: those who appreciate and admire high-end beauty products and those who don’t see the point in shelling out all that cash on something as “trivial” as beauty. While I fall on the former end of the spectrum, I absolutely understand both sides. I was once someone who would never spend over $15 on a facial cleanser, and truth be told, I still wince at the cash register every time I purchase my favorite high-end shampoo and conditioner.

Luckily, we don’t necessarily have to adhere to either side anymore. The beauty industry is booming (yes!! *happy dance*) with new product launches every single day and more brands than we can even imagine. On top of that, more people are becoming interested in the beauty industry, whether they’re viewing makeup and hair as an art, they’ve finally been able to find products that work for them (thank you, Fenty Beauty!), or they’re starting to see that it doesn’t have to be a daily chore.

Obviously, I’m pretty beauty-obsessed, which has led me to spend my free time researching products and spending basically anything I have left over from my bills on testing things for myself. Through my extensive research (the Sephora and Ulta websites are basically engraved into my keyboard), I’ve found that these are the closest dupes out there for some of the best products in the game. So, whether you’re keen on investing in your high-end staples or prefer to spend your coin elsewhere (or just like to try new products without breaking the bank — we get it!), these are my top recommendations.

 

Primer

SPLURGE

Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer

This smoothing primer took the beauty world by storm when it released last year. Tatcha has been a favorite skincare brand for many (their Dewy Skin Mist was popularized by Kim KW herself!), and their first makeup product doesn't disappoint. This primer makes your pores basically undetectable and makes your foundation look like its FaceTuned (in a good way!).

BUDGET

ELF Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer

ELF is known for their low prices, but their products deliver just as well as high-end options out there. It glides onto the skin easily, filling in every pore in the process.

 

 

Face Oil

SPLURGE

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil

This facial oil is supposed to reduce the appearance of fine lines, redness, and wrinkles, making it a staple in the skincare collections of so many people. I love this product because it contains zero essential oils (which can be irritating when applied topically), silicones, or fragrances. It's simply pure, high-quality Marula oil.

BUDGET

The Ordinary Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

The Ordinary never disappoints, and this facial oil is no exception. When I first started using the Lactic Acid from TO, my skin was not handling the dryness well. I picked this up to help add a layer of moisture, and it made my skin look as good as new after one use.

 

 

Highlighter

SPLURGE

Dior Diorskin Nude Luminizer Shimmering Glow Powder

These Dior highlighters are no joke. First of all, imagine this sitting on your vanity. It's that little piece of luxury some of us just crave. The product inside is the real star of the show, though. These highlighters give the skin an insane amount of radiance without ever looking unnatural or cakey. They glide onto the skin and contain no glitter or heavy shimmers. It's just a blinding sheen that blends seamlessly into any foundation or other powder products you have underneath it.

BUDGET

Wet N Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder

I've discussed my love for this highlighter a few times, but I'll take any chance I have to talk about it again. They have a bunch of colors for all skin tones, the price is amazing, and the formula never looks powdery or chalky on the face. It looks like you're a glowing goddess from above, and I'm in love. If you're intrigued by the Dior highlighters but aren't sure if you can handle the price tag, these have similar shades (I love Precious Petals!) and almost the exact same texture. I find the Dior is just a little more glowy, but the difference is honestly minimal.

 

 

Lip Liner

SPLURGE

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk

The Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip liner is basically an A-list celebrity on its own. The cult following around this lip liner is outrageous, but if you've tried it, you'll understand why. It's somehow the most perfect beige-pink shade that looks good on almost every skin tone. You can wear this liner under gloss or lipstick or as a lip color on its own, and it always looks good.

BUDGET

NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Peek-A-Boo Natural

I'll be honest, this isn't technically a formula dupe. The CT liner has a creamy formula that glides onto the lips like buttah. However, this color is basically spot-on, and if you're not picky about liners, the formula is still great for wearing under gloss or other lip products! I own a bunch of shades of these liners, and they're awesome for the price.

 

 

Liquid Blush

SPLURGE

Glossier Cloud Paint

I'm known as a Glossier Girl™️ by many of my friends because I'm a sucker for their entire brand. I buy practically every product they come out with like it's a disease. One of my absolute favorites has always been the Cloud Paint. This unique cream/liquid blush formula never looks cakey on my skin, and I love that it doesn't emphasize any of the texture on my cheeks.

BUDGET

Flower Beauty Blush Bomb Color Drops

Flower Beauty has recently become my favorite brand at the drugstore because they're coming up with innovative and unique formulas. These cream blushes have a very similar shade range to the Glossier ones, but they have an even lighter, gel-like texture and look even more glowy on the skin.

 

 

Beauty Sponge

SPLURGE

beautyblender The Original Sponge

The OG beauty blender sponge is honestly a part of makeup history. This product reimagined the sponges used by makeup artists and ultimately transformed the way everyday women apply their makeup. (I'm a makeup nerd, I'm so sorry.) Use for foundation, concealer, baking, cream blush and bronzer, contour — the possibilities are pretty much endless for this product.

BUDGET

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

There's the OG Beauty Blender, and then there's the OG dupe Beauty Blender! This Real Techniques sponge has the most similar texture and bounciness to the Beauty Blender, and it's less than half the price. I stock up on these every time they go on sale!

 

 

Hydrating Mask

SPLURGE

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

The Jet Lag Mask took over our Instagram feeds last summer, but the product inside is just as good as the packaging. Our entire team is obsessed with this product, whether as a hydrating wash-off mask, a sleeping mask, or as a really thick moisturizer.

BUDGET

Lano Face Base Aussie Flyer Mask

This newly-released Lano mask has a similar texture for half the price of the Summer Fridays mask. While I can't deny the Summer Fridays is a pretty one to have in your skincare collection, this one definitely does the trick on a budget.

 

 

Exfoliating Mask

SPLURGE

Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial Mask

This is another TEG favorite product. Both our editors and readers can't get enough of Drunk Elephant, and this is the perfect exfoliating mask. Use this once a week and your skin will look and feel better by morning.

BUDGET

No7 Laboratories Resurfacing Skin Paste Mask

While this isn't an exact ingredient dupe for the Babyfacial, it has the same exfoliating and softening effect on the skin. This mask is filled with AHAs and PHAs to exfoliate, and glycerin and jojoba oil to hydrate and soften the skin. Use this mask once or twice a week to help with acne, scarring, texture, fine lines, and more.

 

 

Setting Powder

SPLURGE

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow

I'm a skeptic when it comes to setting powders. I have quite dry, textured skin, so I've never come across a powder that doesn't make me look like the Sahara desert. Well, until I tried this one. It has gold-tinted shimmers throughout that blend onto the skin, giving it a glow that never looks dry.

BUDGET

Flower Beauty Miracle Glow Satin Finishing Powder

This is the same principle: it's a glowy setting powder that doesn't look dry or matte on the skin. I honestly prefer the budget product in this instance because the shimmer is less noticeable on the skin and blends in even easier. If you have dry under eyes, this is the perfect setting powder.

 

 

Dry Shampoo

SPLURGE

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Finding a good dry shampoo can be a challenge sometimes, so when you find one that works, you usually stick with it. This one is a best-seller for a reason. It makes the scalp actually feel clean rather than just masking all the oil.

BUDGET

Kristin Ess Style Reviving Dry Shampoo

Because I use dry shampoo every other day, it's hard to justify a high price tag because I'm constantly repurchasing it. This is just as good as any high-end dry shampoo I've ever tried. It leaves my hair feeling fresh and clean, allowing me to go days between washes!

 

 

Brow Pencil

SPLURGE

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil

I went nuts when this product first launched and swore off buying anything else for my brows for a while. I prefer a teardrop shape to fill in my sparse brows quickly, and this was just about the only one on the market that had both the perfect shade and formula for my eyebrows. If you've been using a regular eyebrow pencil forever and want to try something new, this product practically revived my brows from the dead when I first tried it.

BUDGET

Maybelline Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil

Because brow products are another one of those that gets repurchased a lot, it's not a bad idea to have a drugstore option you love. This has the same teardrop shape and a very similar formula to the Benefit at a much lower price tag. The color selection isn't as vast as Benefit (who just expanded their shade range even more!), but I would definitely recommend if you can find a shade for you.

 

 

Concealer

SPLURGE

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

This is another cult classic makeup product. It's the perfect creamy, radiant (as the name would suggest!) concealer for covering up under eye circles, bags, or blemishes. It never gets cakey or dry, so it's a dependable choice for day-to-day wear and special occasions.

BUDGET

NYX Professional Makeup Hi Definition Photo Concealer Wand

If you're looking for a concealer that is creamy, medium coverage, and budget-friendly, this is a great drugstore option. It has the same radiant, natural finish of the NARS and blends just as easily into the skin or into any foundations or BB creams you're wearing underneath.

 

 

Scalp Scrub

SPLURGE

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Shampoo

Product build-up could be the reason your hair looks flat and weighed down. This scalp scrub removes all of that! It has peppermint, which is cooling and refreshing on the scalp; charcoal to remove build-up and oil from the scalp, as well as coconut oil to moisturize the hair.

BUDGET

Kyn. Scalp Scrub Charcoal + Coconut

This new scalp scrub has all those same ingredients we love in the Briogeo at a much affordable cost. It detoxifies and exfoliates the scalp while leaving the rest of the hair moisturized and soft. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free!

 

 

Mascara

SPLURGE

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

You can't go wrong with Better Than Sex mascara. No flakes, no smudges, no clumps — just a great mascara for every day wear!

BUDGET

L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara

This L'Oreal mascara is almost an exact dupe for the Too Faced. It gives the same fluttery looks to the lashes without any of the stuff we hate about mascara. I have started keeping one of these in my purse for touch-ups because the price is affordable enough to replace if it gets lost!

 

 

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At this point, we’ve established that beauty products are my weakness, and I care about some of my makeup products like I’d care for my unborn children. However, I haven’t gotten into my obsession (addiction, as my mom would call it) with Sephora. It’s my third most-visited website, considered a “utility” on my bank statement (because there are so many charges), and I’m certain I’ll spend my last dime on a backup tube of my favorite mascara. I’m pretty much unable to walk past a Sephora without buying something, and I’m OK with it.

If you love Sephora as much as me, then your day is about to get a major upgrade. From April 26 to May 1, Sephora is having their Beauty Insider Spring Bonus Event.

This offer can be redeemed with unlimited use in-store and online (!!!)

Becoming a Sephora Beauty Insider is basically a requirement if you love beauty products. It’s free to sign up and allows you to accumulate points to redeem on trial-size products to try before you buy, services, and even Sephora gift cards. You also get a free birthday gift during the month of your birthday, free makeovers, free beauty classes, and various discounts and promotions throughout the year. If you love Sephora like I do, you’ll adore the “Loves List” function on their site. I use it as a wishlist, but you could also use it to keep track of all your faves to quickly reorder your go-tos. (Imagine trying to go a day without your moisturizer? A tragedy!!)

If you’re not signed up for the Sephora Beauty Insider program yet, sign up here to reap all the benefits and get shopping.

Now, grab a snack, your wallet, and maybe a drink because we’re going over our top recommendations — whether you’re looking to splurge (now’s the time!), stock up on the essentials, try something new, or pick up one of our editor’s favorites!

 

Sephora Rouge members, you have FIRST ACCESS to shop this weekend, with 20% off your favorite Sephora products using code HEYROUGE.

 

Not a Rouge? Don’t worry! Your time to shop the sale is coming soon, starting on May 2nd – mark those calendars!

 

 

Tatcha

Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

This is the ultimate makeup setting spray if you want dewy skin. Mario Dedivanovic (Kim K's makeup artist!) swears by this product for a dewy, healthy glow on the skin. Spray this after your makeup is done to set or throughout the day when you need a little oopmh.

Kat Von D

Cake Pencil Eyeliner

The KVD liquid liner is a must-have in the makeup bags of many, but some days, you don't want to deal with the fuss of a liquid product. This pencil eyeliner has all the benefits of her liquid formula (waterproof, doesn't budge, pigmented color, and vegan!) without the stress of a liquid.

Fenty Beauty

Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer

We know when Fenty released a bronzer it would be good, but we weren't expecting it to be SO good. It comes in eight different shades with various undertones to match more than simply "light," "medium," and "dark." This bronzer will actually make you look tan and never looks orange.

Charlotte Tilbury

Lip Cheat Lip Liner

Lip liners aren't typically an area one feels they should splurge when it comes to makeup; however, these Charlotte Tilbury liners are next-level. They glide onto the lips and stay for hours, but they never get dry or cracked or settle into the lines of your lips. Whether you go for an every day shade (we recommend Pillow Talk or Iconic Nude!) or something fun for the warmer months. (Kiss 'N Tell is the perfect red!)

Hourglass

Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder

This powder is magic. It sets your makeup without looking like a typical matte, drying powder on the skin. It has a slight luminosity to it, but it doesn't contain any shimmer or glitter that would interfere with the rest of your face. You won't use other powders after trying this!

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask

This mask is filled with hyaluronic acid and watermelon to help with skin's texture and radiance. You'll wake up and be surprised you woke up like this.

Drunk Elephant

C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum

By now, most of us know the importance of using a Vitamin C in our skincare routines. This Drunk Elephant one is a great way to get tons of potent Vitamin C without a thick or goopy serum. This sits well under makeup (some Vitamin C serums can make your foundation look dry or even pill on the face AKA when a product comes off in bunches when you rub your skin!) and keeps your skin hydrated all day while the Vitamin C does its job.

Laneige

Multi Cleanser

If you're looking for a daily cleanser that won't strip your skin, won't interfere with any of your acids or exfoliating treatments, and takes off makeup and oil, this is your best bet. Sometimes, foaming cleansers have the bad rap of causing dryness, but this adds moisture back to your skin. It's the perfect foundation for all of your other skincare products!

Saturday Skin

Quench Intense Hydration Mask

Sheet masks are nice in theory, but they usually just slide right off your face — not these. Something about these fit the face perfectly and never slide or move. Add these to your next spa night, and you'll be hooked forever.

Tatcha

The Dewy Skin Cream

The popularity of the Luminous Dewy Skin Mist convinced Tatcha to create this ultra-rich cream moisturizer that mimics the look of the mist under makeup. This cream will give the driest of skin a plump, moisturized appearance.

OLEHENRIKSEN

Banana Bright Eye Crème

If you want to add a little Vitamin C to the eye area, this eye cream is the best way to do it. This eye cream is rich enough to hydrate overnight, but it's also made specifically to wear under makeup. The yellow tint is also so helpful in combatting dark circles, meaning you can hit "next episode" at 1am and know you're covered in the morning.

 

 

Moroccanoil

Moroccanoil Treatment

Argan oil is like magic for your hair, and the Moroccanoil line gets it so. good. This oil nourishes and strengthens your hair, and gives it the most shine you've ever seen.

Olaplex

No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme

Ever since Olaplex became available at Sephora, we've gone crazy over their nourishing products for color-treated and chemically-treated hair. No. 6 is the newest to their line and is the first leave-in product with their incredible ingredients. This makes your hair look shiny (without any grease) and actually repairs damage over time rather than putting a band-aid over the issue.

Slip

Small Slipsilk™ Scrunchies

We're always wearing our hair up, whether it's for working out, when we're in bed, or when we're doing our skincare. These take away the guilt of putting our hair up because the silk doesn't cause the breakage and damage of normal hair ties. Aside from functionality, they're also cute AF!

dpHue

Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse

This is the equivalent to giving your hair a double cleanse. Formulated with apple cider vinegar, lavendar extract, and aloe vera, this hair cleanser removes build-up (all that dry shampoo can be tough to remove!) and oils on the scalp to reveal brighter, more voluminous, healthier hair.

Ouai

Dry Texture Foam

This dry texture foam gives your hair the grit and texture of second-day hair without the greasiness. It adds hold (so your beachy waves last all day) and fullness without getting sticky like a pomade.

Verb

Ghost Oil

This thin oil adds adds shine and smoothness to your hair without weighing it down. The smell is amazing, and you can actually smell it on your hair throughout the day.

Shiseido

WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Eye Mask

In as little as 15 minutes, these eye masks practically remove all your dark circles, under eye bags, and smooths the appearances of lines. These are a way to add targeted, powerful Retinol to your skincare regimen.

Grande Cosmetics

GrandeLASH™ - MD Lash Enhancing Serum

This is a lash growth serum that ACTUALLY works. Unlike others on the market, this lash serum is vegan, cruelty-free, and tested and approved by ophthalmologists. Apply it at night like you would a liquid eyeliner (it's clear!), let the serum dry, and you're on your way to never applying false lashes again.

Dyson

Supersonic Hair Dryer

If there's any time to splurge on this high-end hair dryer, it's during the Beauty Insider event. There's a reason this hair dryer has such high reviews from stylists and hair-newbies alike.

Giorgio Armani Beauty

Luminous Silk Foundation

If there was a makeup awards show, this would win best foundation hands down. It has medium to full coverage, but it feels like nothing on your skin. It's a lightweight, liquid texture that goes on smooth and looks luminous all day without getting oily or needing touch-ups. This foundation will basically never steer you wrong and looks amazing on all skin types.

BeautyBio

GloPRO® Microneedling Facial Regeneration Tool

Microneedling is the best way to diminish scars, tighten the skin, and exfoliate at a deeper level. This set is the closest you can get to a microneedling appointment with your derm! The microneedling tool is high-quality and won't make micro-tears in the skin, which can cause irritation and break the skin barrier. If you're looking to splurge on a skincare tool during this event, this is our fave.

 

 

Summer Fridays

Jet Lag Mask

You've seen this gorgeous mask all over Instagram, but we promise it's more than a pretty package! This mask can be used as a thick moisturizing cream, a sleeping mask, or a regular hydrating wash-off mask. If you suffer from dryness or dull, textured skin, this might be your miracle.

Drunk Elephant

T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial™ Mask

Babyfacial is basically like an appointment with your esthetician in a bottle. This mask renews and softens the skin, getting rid of any texture or acne on the surface. Basically everyone in our office has become obsessed with this product over the past year!

Laneige

Lip Sleeping Mask

This is an overnight cure for dry lips. Put this mask on before bed, and you'll wake up with soft, smooth lips that look and feel plumper. Your lips are seriously so hydrated that they look bigger! This product is a miracle worker. If you only own one lip product, make it this.

Living Proof

Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Our entire team is basically obsessed with this dry shampoo. It makes your hair feel clean (instead of just wicking away the grease) and doesn't get chalky or leave white spots all over your head.

Milk Makeup

Kush High Volume Mascara

This mascara is life. changing. If you've always had issues with flaking, your lashes not holding a curl, or mascara smudges on your lower lash line, give this mascara a try. This mascara gives the look of lash extensions — if you're a little extra, it's great for every day, but you can also layer it for that va-va-voom night time look.

SOL DE JANEIRO

Brazilian Bod Buff Smoothing Scrub ‘N’ Mask

If you're not exfoliating your skin before you shave, you're missing a crucial step. In the summer more than other seasons, oil and dirt builds up on the surface of the skin, making it difficult to get to the root of the hair. This exfoliator moisturizes the skin while it gets rid of dead skin and texture. The Brazilian line also smells SO GOOD, and the scent lingers, so you'll be smelling yourself all day.

Fenty Beauty

Body Lava Body Luminizer

The internet went crazy for this body luminizer when it launched last summer, and it sold out almost immediately. Fenty brought it back for this summer, and we're here to say that the hype is real. This is the most natural-looking body radiance that gives the most Instagram-model skin ever. Add this to your legs, your shoulders, and décolletage for serious glow.

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40

We're going to go ahead and assume you're all being good adults who apply sunscreen on the daily, so I'll skip the SPF spiel. However, not all SPFs are created equal. Many are heavy, oily, and leave a white-cast. This is none of those things, looks amazing underneath makeup, and actually makes you excited to put your sunscreen on for the day.

Bumble and Bumble

Summer Air Dry Set

The Don't Blow It for fine hair is a great product for getting volume and texture without having to blow dry your hair, and everything is better in a set. These travel-size shampoos and conditioners will come in handy for all those summer travels!

It Cosmetics

Your Skin But Better™ CC+Illumination™ Cream with SPF 50+

Most of us don't want a high-coverage foundation during the summer. This CC cream is lightweight while still covering imperfections. The illumination adds the perfect summer glow!

 

Please Note

 

Offer valid for both US and CA. Not valid on purchases through Sephora’s Customer Service. Not valid on Google, The Ordinary, and MAC Cosmetics VIVA GLAM products. Clients are limited to the purchase of one Dyson item, three Drunk Elephant items, three Tatcha items, and five Morphe items per SKU per transaction.

 

 

This post was in partnership with Sephora, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.

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