What do Orgasm, Boy Brow, and Better Than Sex have in common? Besides cheeky names, each has its own cult status, thanks to a unique ability to appeal to beauty lovers across the world. Products don't wind up in the hall of fame without seriously proving their worth — and the 12 ahead have changed the cosmetics game.
But good things often come with steep price tags. After all, at the rate in which we go through tubes of M.A.C.'s Ruby Woo, we'd be broke if we didn't subscribe to a high/low approach to products. Case in point: You don't have to downgrade your living large tastes just because you're on a drugstore budget. We've found amazing alternatives of the all-stars ahead — and all for a fraction of the cost. They may not be the exact same thing (otherwise the originals wouldn't be so special), but they come pretty damn close if you ask us. The affordable dupes, ahead.
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You can bet that if someone is spending the cost of a fancy bottle of wine on a tiny stick of concealer, it's damn good. But, now that we think about it, Veuve Clicquot is gone in an hour — and this will last you months. Months of full, flawless, non-creasing coverage.
You can bet that if someone is spending the cost of a fancy bottle of wine on a tiny stick of concealer, it's damn good. But, now that we think about it, Veuve Clicquot is gone in an hour — and this will last you months. Months of full, flawless, non-creasing coverage.
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On first swipe, this creamy concealer doesn't give the total, Photoshop-effect coverage of its counterpart, but it builds easily without caking — so dry skin types will love it.
On first swipe, this creamy concealer doesn't give the total, Photoshop-effect coverage of its counterpart, but it builds easily without caking — so dry skin types will love it.
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Victoria's Secret Angels always name-drop this highlighter when we ask them about their favorite products, probably because it gives a dewy sheen that makes your cheekbones pop.
Victoria's Secret Angels always name-drop this highlighter when we ask them about their favorite products, probably because it gives a dewy sheen that makes your cheekbones pop.
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Swipe this pretty highlighter on with your fingers for a major glow (or use a brush for a fainter glimmer). The faint flashes of pink, gold, and silver flatter just about every skin tone.
Swipe this pretty highlighter on with your fingers for a major glow (or use a brush for a fainter glimmer). The faint flashes of pink, gold, and silver flatter just about every skin tone.
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There's no talking about holy grail items without touching upon this beloved blush/bronzer duo. An ultimate favorite among editors and makeup pros, Nars blessed us all when it brought them together into a compact.
There's no talking about holy grail items without touching upon this beloved blush/bronzer duo. An ultimate favorite among editors and makeup pros, Nars blessed us all when it brought them together into a compact.
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This $6 pairing matches the Nars version on just about every level. Except the name — sorry, nothing beats Orgasm.
This $6 pairing matches the Nars version on just about every level. Except the name — sorry, nothing beats Orgasm.
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'Every makeup artist I have ever interviewed keeps this in his or her kit. It makes the skin look perfect and smooth — and not in a 100-layers-of-foundation sort of way,' says R29 beauty director Cat Quinn. 'You can barely tell when I'm wearing it, but you can definitely tell when I'm not.'
'Every makeup artist I have ever interviewed keeps this in his or her kit. It makes the skin look perfect and smooth — and not in a 100-layers-of-foundation sort of way,' says R29 beauty director Cat Quinn. 'You can barely tell when I'm wearing it, but you can definitely tell when I'm not.'
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This innovative formula feels weightless, but still covers everything you want concealed.
This innovative formula feels weightless, but still covers everything you want concealed.
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This itsy-bitsy brush allows you to get ultra-precise with your application, and the formula stays in place through a workout. (But, unlike many brow gels, it doesn't feel like hairspray.)
This itsy-bitsy brush allows you to get ultra-precise with your application, and the formula stays in place through a workout. (But, unlike many brow gels, it doesn't feel like hairspray.)
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The gel formula is a spot-on dupe and finding your perfect shade couldn't be easier with its five shade options.
The gel formula is a spot-on dupe and finding your perfect shade couldn't be easier with its five shade options.
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Considering how wild people go for all of Kylie's Lip Kits, you can bet this best-selling shade is flattering on a range of skin tones.
Considering how wild people go for all of Kylie's Lip Kits, you can bet this best-selling shade is flattering on a range of skin tones.
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If you love the idea of Kylie-esque lip color, but would rather skip the liner, pick up this tube. It couldn't be easier to use, and the rich, matte results make it look like you spent way more time on your makeup than you actually did.
If you love the idea of Kylie-esque lip color, but would rather skip the liner, pick up this tube. It couldn't be easier to use, and the rich, matte results make it look like you spent way more time on your makeup than you actually did.
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It's not quite brown, not quite plum. It's not metallic, but it's not matte, either. It's a neutral, but more exciting. And it magically works on everyone.
It's not quite brown, not quite plum. It's not metallic, but it's not matte, either. It's a neutral, but more exciting. And it magically works on everyone.
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We like to blend this shadow across our lids using a dry brush for a slightly sheer wash of color for day, but at night, we wet the brush for a deep amethyst eye.
We like to blend this shadow across our lids using a dry brush for a slightly sheer wash of color for day, but at night, we wet the brush for a deep amethyst eye.
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No, this mascara isn't exactly better than sex, but it does make our lashes look super long and fanned-out, upping our confidence, which is a known aphrodisiac, for the record.
No, this mascara isn't exactly better than sex, but it does make our lashes look super long and fanned-out, upping our confidence, which is a known aphrodisiac, for the record.
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'I never used a mascara that outperformed Better Than Sex until I was introduced to Lash Paradise — and I've been committed every since,' says Thatiana Diaz, R29 beauty writer.
'I never used a mascara that outperformed Better Than Sex until I was introduced to Lash Paradise — and I've been committed every since,' says Thatiana Diaz, R29 beauty writer.
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There's a reason this eyeliner has earned over 390k likes on Sephora.com. The liquid liner glides on, making your cat-eye so easy, then won't budge until it's removed.
There's a reason this eyeliner has earned over 390k likes on Sephora.com. The liquid liner glides on, making your cat-eye so easy, then won't budge until it's removed.
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This more-affordable option offers the same ultra-fine tip as the Tattoo Liner, so you'll get a an easy application that's also waterproof!
This more-affordable option offers the same ultra-fine tip as the Tattoo Liner, so you'll get a an easy application that's also waterproof!
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This color is flattering on every skin tone under the sun, which is one of the reasons why few red lipsticks can compete with Ruby Woo.
This color is flattering on every skin tone under the sun, which is one of the reasons why few red lipsticks can compete with Ruby Woo.
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It might not be as popular, but this shade comes pretty close to Ruby Woo — and at $6, you'll get statement lips on a drugstore budget.
It might not be as popular, but this shade comes pretty close to Ruby Woo — and at $6, you'll get statement lips on a drugstore budget.
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This popular eye palette delivers all the everyday colors and finishes we need into one package. It set the bar high for other makeup brands and started off a series of palettes that would later become a hot commodity.
This popular eye palette delivers all the everyday colors and finishes we need into one package. It set the bar high for other makeup brands and started off a series of palettes that would later become a hot commodity.
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Behold: Most of the Naked shades in a $10 palette. In fact, with nearly the same colors — just no brush — it's easy to understand the allure of this palette from E.l.f.
Behold: Most of the Naked shades in a $10 palette. In fact, with nearly the same colors — just no brush — it's easy to understand the allure of this palette from E.l.f.
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Rihanna shook up the beauty industry when she released Fenty Beauty, delivering an impressive shade range that would launch what is now called 'The Fenty Effect'. Among the initial — and now bestselling — releases is the Match Stix, which makes for seamless and pigmented contouring and highlighting.
Rihanna shook up the beauty industry when she released Fenty Beauty, delivering an impressive shade range that would launch what is now called 'The Fenty Effect'. Among the initial — and now bestselling — releases is the Match Stix, which makes for seamless and pigmented contouring and highlighting.
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You can get the same easy-to-swipe application with these contour sticks. Need convincing? They're editor-approved and under $4.
You can get the same easy-to-swipe application with these contour sticks. Need convincing? They're editor-approved and under $4.
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