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BEST DRUGSTORE MAKEUP DUPES OF ALL TIME!

33 products · Jul 28, 2026 · Watch on YouTube ↗

  1. @andreamatillano reviewing e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter at 01:27 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • I actually ended up liking it better than the Charlotte Tilbury one1:36
    • Elf retails for $14 versus Charlotte Tilbury, which is 50, and they do come with the same amount of product1:27
    • It seems like the Elf one has a touch more coverage, which is a reason why a lot of people seem to like this one better1:49
    • It adds a really beautiful glow to the skin if you're using it alone, or if you're mixing it in with a product, it just kind of creates like this gorgeous lit-from-within luminosity2:09
    • Truly an example of a dupe that's actually better, less expensive, and more accessible overall2:30
  2. @andreamatillano reviewing e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer at 03:12 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • I feel like it has a stronger grip, it's more hydrating, it's more affordable3:08
    • Most of the time, probably like nine times out of 10, I end up using this over this3:12
    • I like the Elf one because it's a little thicker, so I do find that my makeup actually lasts longer when I'm using it4:15
    • It's also incredibly hydrating, super comfortable4:21
    • My makeup looks great when I wear it, and it doesn't, you know, end up applying in a patchy or uneven way like you might expect from such a sticky primer4:26
  3. @andreamatillano reviewing Hard Candy Grip on Lock Primer at 03:42 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • The Hard Candy Grip Unlock is like a nice tone-down version of both of these3:52
    • A lot of the time I'm actually using that one over these because it's a little bit less sticky3:42
  4. @andreamatillano reviewing Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick at 05:34 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Milani$16.99
    • Both formulas are beautiful. They're smooth, creamy, super lightweight5:29
    • You're going to get pretty light, natural coverage. You can build it up to some extent, but in the end, this is most ideal for more of like a natural makeup day5:34
    • What I like about these skin tint sticks compared to a lot of other alternatives on the market is that they look very natural on the skin5:42
    • If you're looking for a less expensive version of Fenty's, I highly recommend the Milani one6:43
  5. @andreamatillano reviewing Essence Silky Blur Hydrating Concealer at 07:55 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Essence$5.99
    • This is a very beautiful, very high-quality concealer6:57
    • I find that the performance, the way they blend out, the way they look on the skin is similar7:55
    • The Essence one claims to be matte, but in the end I do find it to be like a very hydrating satin type of concealer8:08
    • Both concealers have gorgeous medium to buildable coverage, and they look really beautiful on the skin8:17
    • They give a little bit of a blur, they're smoothing, and they do feel really good as well8:21
    • I don't find that either one of them creases significantly under my eyes8:35
  6. @andreamatillano reviewing NYX Wonder Snatch Setting Powder at 10:09 in a YouTube Shorts video
    NYX$18.07
    • I honestly think the closest dupe to the Huda Beauty powder is the NYX Wonder Stick10:29
    • In my opinion, this is like the same exact type of formula, but I almost like it a little bit better10:09
    • Both powders are great at locking your concealer into place, mattifying your skin, locking your foundation into place, giving you like a very smooth, flawless type of look10:13
  7. @andreamatillano reviewing Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder at 10:51 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • I do think in the end the Wet n Wild powder is maybe like a touch more smoothing and then a touch less mattifying10:44
    • I actually prefer this during most of the year10:51
    • It does do a great job of locking my makeup into place, giving me like a beautiful, smooth finish, and it wears really well throughout the day10:59
    • It comes with the same amount of product as Huda Beauty. So, it is a significantly better deal11:08
  8. @andreamatillano reviewing Hard Candy Glass On Lock Setting Spray at 35:44 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • I think this one is the best alternative out there35:35
    • If you have very oily skin, I will say that your makeup tends to look more oily throughout the day when you use this product compared to the One Size35:44
    • It looks the exact same on the skin36:14
    • I do feel like the side where I have the Hard Candy spray maybe looks a little more oily faster than the One Size one36:08
  9. @andreamatillano reviewing Milani Make It Last Microfine Mist Setting Spray at 37:13 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Milani$10.99
    • It is very, very similar in that it sets your makeup instantly. It dries instantly, so you're not left with your face feeling super wet37:03
    • Both products lock my makeup into place well37:13
    • For day-to-day, I actually prefer the Milani one, especially because it is so much less expensive37:26
  10. @andreamatillano reviewing e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops at 38:06 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • When Elf launched this product, I could not tell the difference between the two38:01
    • They both do a great job at hydrating your skin, leaving your skin feeling plumped up, smooth, looking glowy38:06
    • I do believe the Elf one is fragrance-free, whereas Glow Recipe is not38:45
  11. @andreamatillano reviewing Morphe Cheek Thrills Bronze & Tone Duo at 12:22 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • It applies and looks the exact same on the skin12:15
    • The formulas are basically identical. They're both nice12:22
    • The cream bronzers are very smooth, super creamy. They apply beautifully. You can build them up. You can blend them out12:29
    • I'm telling you, it's the same exact quality in a less expensive alternative13:25
    • Morphe does have seven different duos and Patrick Ta only has five, and I think the Morphe shade range is better
  12. @andreamatillano reviewing Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio at 14:31 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • The Morphe Cheek Thrills Trios, I think are just as good14:28
    • These actually have three different finishes, which I think is actually an advantage14:31
    • You can get even more looks out of this trio than you can a Patrick Ta duo14:49
  13. @andreamatillano reviewing Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush + Glow at 17:21 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Milani$12.99
    • I think this is the best dupe and the best alternative out of all of the drugstore options16:20
    • I actually think the Milani line is easier to work with because you can sheer it out much easier than you can the Charlotte Tilbury formula17:21
    • You can build it up as well. So, it's a little bit more adaptable, customizable, and again, significantly less expensive17:29
  14. @andreamatillano reviewing Catrice Soft Glam Baked Blush at 18:55 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Catrice$8.00
    • These are absolutely identical dupes18:32
    • This looks identical on the skin. You cannot see a difference. They apply the same. They feel the same. They're both really, really beautiful18:55
    • If Catrice has a shade that matches up to the Rare Beauty shade you want, I would say save the money and go with Catrice19:36
  15. @andreamatillano reviewing Makeup Revolution The Master Icon Palette at 20:59 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • The Master Icon is very, very similar to Patrick Ta's Major Dimension III20:37
    • I think the Revolution Beauty formula is a little easier to blend. It's also slightly more buildable20:59
    • Every time I use these side by side, like there is absolutely no difference in the way that my eyes look21:11
    • The metallic formula is actually better in my opinion because it does have such a creamy feel. So, there's no fallout, it looks smooth, gorgeous, it gives your eyes like that wet-looking metallic shine21:23
    • They also don't fade21:37
    • If it does fade or wear off faster or look patchy throughout the day, then in my opinion, it's not considered a good dupe... And these Revolution Beauty eyeshadows are gorgeous
  16. @andreamatillano reviewing Makeup Revolution The True Icon Palette at 20:05 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • The True Icon is an identical dupe for Patrick Ta's Major Dimension II19:53
    • Because that one's not available any longer, you might as well grab this one if you like the color story20:05
    • I think the Revolution Beauty formula is a little easier to blend. It's also slightly more buildable
    • Every time I use these side by side, like there is absolutely no difference in the way that my eyes look
    • They also don't fade
  17. @andreamatillano reviewing NYX Epic Inky Stix Cream Gel Eyeliner at 22:57 in a YouTube Shorts video
    NYX$13.00
    • They're just perfect. They're great for lining the upper lash line22:36
    • The nice part about this is it's actually shaped in a way that you can get such a thin precise line and then a thin wing as well22:57
    • It is basically creamy like a typical cream liner, but it's also rich and intense. You can smudge it out, but once it dries down, it's not going to move23:07
    • They wear the exact same, they apply the exact same, they look the exact same. Like, there is absolutely no difference
  18. @andreamatillano reviewing ColourPop Jelly Much Gel Eyeshadow Stick at 25:06 in a YouTube Shorts video
    ColourPop$10.00
    • I feel like ColourPop's range is better24:58
    • I do think ColourPop has what I would maybe consider to be more fun shades. They have brighter shades, colorful shades25:06
    • ColourPop also has some that are like very sheer and just give like beautiful sparkle25:34
  19. @andreamatillano reviewing CoverGirl Squishy Glaze Lip Butter Balm at 26:51 in a YouTube Shorts video
    CoverGirl$11.99
    • I think the absolute closest dupe is this one from CoverGirl26:46
    • When I apply this product, it feels identical to the Summer Fridays lip balm26:51
    • If I closed my eyes and you gave me two of these that smelled the same... I would not be able to tell which one was Summer Fridays and which one was CoverGirl because they feel the exact same on the lips
  20. @andreamatillano reviewing ColourPop Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Balms at 28:23 in a YouTube Shorts video
    ColourPop$10.00
    • I actually think it's better. So if you like the Summer Fridays lip balm, but you want something that's kind of leveled up, I would recommend the ColourPop Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Balms27:18
    • I feel like the ColourPop formula, if I'm being extremely nitpicky, is maybe just slightly thicker in a good way. I feel like it lasts just a little bit longer. It's a little bit more hydrating
    • In the end, it's still like that thin glossy lip balm that you get from Summer Fridays28:23
  21. @andreamatillano reviewing ColourPop So Juicy Plumping Gloss Balm at 30:45 in a YouTube Shorts video
    ColourPop$10.00
    • I do feel like this ColourPop version looks and feels the exact same on the lips
    • Realistically, you could almost buy four of these for the same price as one Hourglass lip balm29:50
    • They're beautiful, very thin, super comfortable, hydrating, soft, pretty, smooth, like nothing bad to say about these at all. They're not sticky30:45
    • I guess the only downside is the fact that they don't last on the lips for an extremely long amount of time30:52
  22. @andreamatillano reviewing e.l.f. Cosmetics O Face Satin Lipstick at 31:49 in a YouTube Shorts video
    • This formula from e.l.f. is $10, and this is better31:44
    • I honestly think I can say with confidence, this is better than any high-end lipstick I've tried, Charlotte Tilbury or really any other brand out there31:49
    • It is the creamiest, smoothest, most beautiful traditional bullet lipstick31:56
    • I have heard that e.l.f.'s Dirty Talk is an identical dupe for Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk32:16
    • It's more hydrating, it's creamier, it's just more beautiful overall
    • The e.l.f. one is maybe a little bit more satin in the end
    • These are very comfortable like Charlotte Tilbury's formula. And very long-wearing33:01
  23. @andreamatillano reviewing Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipstick at 32:44 in a YouTube Shorts video
    Milani$10.99
    • If that's the case, I would say go with Milani's matte lipstick line, the one that has like really pretty packaging because those are extremely matte, very very long-wearing32:44
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