From CollegeFashion: Top 5 Cult Beauty Product Substitutes

February 13, 2010     Posted in Beauty, Style

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For me, shopping for makeup is like a bargain scavenger hunt. Whether I’m using coupons or waiting for a Friends & Family sale, I’ll do whatever it takes to save money. To be honest, I often hesitate to buy high-end products because I know I can usually find a substitute from a drugstore brand.

You know you have discovered gold when you find a great drugstore substitute for a cult product. Over the years of scouring the aisles at Target and CVS, I’ve learned that there are some amazing high-end product replacements out there – you just have to seek them out! Here are 5 of my favorites.

1. Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil and L’OREAL’s Hip Color Chrome Eyeliner

It easily understandable why people cherish UD’s eyeliners; they have a great color selection and their color payoff is amazing. If you haven’t heard of these eyeliners before, know that they are not your normal black and brown eyeliners; they have colors ranging from vibrant blue to golden yellow.

Don’t get me wrong: UD’s eyeliners are great, but at $16 dollars, I question whether they’re really worth the price. Although their color variety is not as great, L’Oreal’s Hip Color Chrome Eyeliner is a great $9 substitute for UD’s 24/7 liner. In general, I think L’Oreal Hip makes a lot of great substitutes for brands like Urban Decay and MAC because of their funky color variety and amazing pigmentation.

What other other must-have beauty products can you swap?
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2 Comments on "From CollegeFashion: Top 5 Cult Beauty Product Substitutes"
  1. makiyo Beauty world says:
    Thu, 3rd Jun 20106:17 am 

    Very Infomative post. You made some good points. I especially found it useful before i shop for beauty products . Thanks again for sharing : )

  2. Charlotte Hawkes says:
    Mon, 31st Jan 20114:04 pm 

    Ohhhh Love it. I am such a fan of Urban Decay… may have to try out the Loreal version!

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