We've all heard the infamous saying that you get what you pay for, which is true in most instances like furniture or food, but if you were to ask if this statement were true in the world of cosmetics, you will likely get different answers.
Although it is true that ingredients in products with labels like “organic” or “chemical free” is better for you, it might cost more on average and not all brands measure up the same. Just because it has a higher price tag doesn’t mean you’re getting the best of the best.
A lot of times you can swap out a high-end product with a cheaper version and still get the same result. Here’s a list of amazing products that not only is good, if not better, than their expensive contenders, but will also save you money:
When you’re a college kid on a budget, every penny counts, but when you have bags under your eyes it becomes tempting not to break your piggy bank. With brands like Benefit, Bare Minerals and Too Faced on the market it’s easy to break down and spend an extra $10 on a product that promises to make you look like a brand new woman.
You can have that million dollar look and a $20 budget. Brands like Cover Girl, Maybelline, Milani and Almay on the market as well being beautiful doesn't have to cost so much money. These brands are offered at local retailers like Target, Walmart, and Meijer.
When it comes to trying to find the perfect dupe for from your favorite expensive brand, it helps to get a sample of the item that you’re looking for.
Makeup at major department stores are always giving out samples or allowing customers to try on items like lip gloss, blush and eye shadows. When sampling makeup be sure to swipe the makeup on your hand so that you can test multiple colors and pick the one that you want to dupe.
Keep in mind when trying to dupe an item that the cheaper brand may not look exactly like the more expensive one, but it will be very similar.
