It’s becoming more & more common for drugstore makeup brands to make a substitute of a high end products.  (Hey they do it in fashion ALL the time)  Here I will give you cheaper options on the more high end stuff that women love to buy.  Save your money on more important things!!  If you can find a more inexpensive substitute, and it does almost exactly the same thing, then why not?  The only person that really knows is you, & it’s lighter on your wallet!

Smashbox photo finish primer ($36) vs. NYX photo loving primer ($13)

Clinique Chubby stick Moisturizing Lip color balm ($17), vs. Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain ($7)

NARS Blush in Orgasm ($30), vs. Milani Baked powder in Luminoso, ($6)

Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer ($37), vs. Rimmel London’s Natural Bronzer

Makeup Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43), vs. Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect Makeup ($10)

Diorshow Waterproof Mascara ($25), vs. Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara ($8)

Lancome’s Artliner ($31), vs. L’oreal’s Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner ($9)

Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer ($70), vs. Boots No7 Stay Perfect Blemish Cover ($9)

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Concealer ($42), vs. Maybelline’s Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer ($8)

Like this list?  Check back for more money saving tips!  You can also check out my other article, More Professional Tips From A Makeup Artist!! And Do It All On A Budget!!