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From Nars To Yves Saint Laurent, These Just Might Be The Best Beauty Dupes--Ever!

June 8, 2016 by India Unger-Harquail
shefinds | Beauty
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Unless you've got hundreds of dollars to keep your makeup bag stocked with the latest and greatest designer beauty must-haves, chances are you'll need a good dupe every now and then. And lucky for you, we rounded up ten of the absolute best. From Nars to Yves Saint Laurent, click through the slideshow for the beauty dupes you need to know about.Image from SHEfinds

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

This primer is known to kill any redness in your skin--but it might also damage your budget.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, $39

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DUPE: NYX Photo-Loving Primer in Green

The NYX primer is a perfect dupe, with an even more perfect price. It also comes in clear and purple, which are dupes for Smashbox's other primers.

NYX Photo-Loving Primer in Green, $13

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Tarte Lipsurgence

People love this creamy, pigmented Tarte liptint, but they definitely don't love the price.

Tarte Lipsurgence, $21

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DUPE: Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm

This Pixi dupe has the same creamy texture as the original, plus it comes in even more colors. Even better? It's available at Target!

Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm, $14

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NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush

This is Kim Kardashian's favorite highlighter--and we're pretty sure only she can afford it. It's known to give skin a gorgeous glow.

NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush, $30

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DUPE: e.l.f. Blush in Gotta Glow

This e.l.f. dupe costs a TENTH of the Nars product and according to reviewers, works just as well!

e.l.f. Blush in Gotta Glow, $3

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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation

This full-coverage foundation is a makeup artist favorite, but for many, it's way too expensive for everyday use.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation, $43

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DUPE: Revlon Photoready Foundation

This Revlon foundation is the perfect dupe--it's inexpensive enough that you won't feel horrible if you need to re-apply throughout the day.

Revlon Photoready Foundation, $8.39

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Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

Kat Von D liner is known to be pretty much indelible. Sadly, it's also pretty expensive for something you'll need to replace every two months.

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, $19

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DUPE: Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner

Lovers of ColorStay liner say it never budges, making it a great dupe to help you save up for that new purse you've been eyeing.

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner, $5.39

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Nars Blush in Orgasm

Nars' peachy gold Orgasm blush has been called 'the best of all time,' but at $39 it's pretty darn expensive.

Nars Blush in Orgasm, $30

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DUPE: Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink

Beauty lovers swear by this Milani dupe, which has the same gorgeous color and finish at a fraction of the price.

Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink, $7.49

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Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch

This has been called the "creme de la creme" of highlighting concealers. But at $42, it's hard to believe that it's actually worth it.

Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch, $42

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DUPE: Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer

Savvy shoppers swear by this dupe, which they day does a phenomenal job--and doesn't cost more than three lunches.

Maybelline DreamLumi Highlighting Concealer, $7.99

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Diorshow Mascara

This mascara gives your lashes a ton of volume, but doesn't give your bank account any relief whatsoever. Worth it? We're not sure.

Diorshow Mascara, $27.50

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DUPE: L'oreal Voluminous Mascara

This mascara will give you the same volume boost as Dior's--and you can pick it up at your nearest drugstore for a fraction of the cost.

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara, $7.29

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MAC Prep+Prime Fix+

This is the Holy Grail of setting sprays; it basically comes with a no-smudge guarantee. Unfortunately, it's so expensive that it might be worth the blush slide.

MAC Prep+Prime Fix+, $22

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DUPE: e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set

This e.l.f. dupe will hold your makeup in place just as well--and it also smells incredible.

e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set, $3

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Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil

People swear by these long-lasting, super pigmented eyeliners. Unfortunately, as people who wear liner know, you can go through a pencil a month which means that a $19 favorite isn't great for your budget.

Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil, $19

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DUPE: Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner

At almost 1/4 of the cost of Urban Decay pencils, these liners are 100% the best dupe. People swear by their intense color and staying power.

Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner, $5.65

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