Skincare is something a lot of us overlook, either because it’s expensive or the list of ingredients can be overwhelming, but taking care of our skin can help with acne, wrinkles, overall the appearance of our skin.
And you don’t need to spend a trillion dollars on skincare, a good simple skincare routine is sufficient.
Trust me I get it all those cute & luxurious packagings get me too.
Also if you didn’t know, a good skincare routine is key to a good base, for your makeup to apply flawlessly.
I wish I would’ve known this sooner, you know how many times I slept with my makeup on; ugh makes me wanna cry.
So there you go the magic answer; in order for your makeup to apply BEST a good skincare routine is a MUST, so listen to your skin, this is an amazing article that helps you understand your skin type, beginners guide basically, give it a read.
Now with that said, these are the best skincare product dupes that I have found because just like you, I’m a consumer first.
Drunk Elephant Protini
When this product came out it was all the rage, All my favorite YouTubers whom I trusted their opinion were talking about it.
I ended up buying the mini version just to see what all the fuzz was about and I was in love! Made the commitment and bought the full version but once I had finished it, I didn’t feel the need to run out and buy it again. Loved the product while using it BUT I didn’t see the need to spend $68 on a moisturizer again.
I mean if you want to splurge then go for it because it is a good moisturizer overall and loved by many.
Acure: radically rejuvenating whipped night cream
Acure is a total dupe! The first 16 ingredients are the same on both products. On my skin it performed similarly to the Protini, only differences I noticed was that the Protini did leave my skin slightly more glowy and the consistency was thinner, other than that they performed the same. So you decide if you want to splurge or save.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
Who else has spent $100 on this baby? raise your hand please 🙋🏻♀️this magic cream is just like the name says it, magic!
The way makeup looks and feels even after I take my makeup off, so plumped. This cream did make my face feel like $100 bucks (haha) well I don’t know about that but I sure hope so, guys it’s a holy grail moisturizer for so many of us but not to our wallets.
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Sensitive Skin
IT Cosmetics doesn’t get enough love and they have a variety of amazing skin products. This was an accidental purchase for me, so happy that I did.
This product gives you the moisture while lifting the skin and giving you identical results as Charlotte’s magic cream for fraction of the cost.
Plus if you shop directly from IT cosmetics they have an AUTO replenish were you can save up to 15% off and receive free shipping on every order, I mean MORE savings and who doesn’t want that.
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Buying SK-II is like taking out a loan, who else agrees? Everyone that I know that has tried this product swear by it. They claimed that their scaring and dark spots have virtually disappeared and wrinkles too.
This facial treatment is built on one key ingredient Galactomyces which can help with anti-aging and dark spots. You can use it day or night and won’t interfere with your current routine.
So you guys can see why people love this product, but probably not the steep price of $185, YIKES.
I’ve yet to try this product because you don’t need to spend that much money on good skincare.
Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
Another dupe, I mean just look at the bottle it’s almost identical.
But what matters is what is inside right? and guess what it’s better than SK-II. Not only does it have Galactomyces but Glycerin and Arbutin and several more amazing ingredients for your skin.
My skin loves this product, It doesn’t interfere with my skincare routine, when I travel and don’t take it with me I can notice the difference in my skin, and if your flying you need a pound of moisture after getting off that plane.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
This is a colt classic, my first higher-end skincare product. At the time I didn’t know much about skincare but all the girls at the Macy’s counters raved about it so I knew I had to buy it for myself.
This product was good to me for many years, but the more I learned about skincare the more I knew I wanted more out of my skincare products.
It’s a favorite for many reasons, it can help with “first signs of aging” according to Estée Louder’s website. Their main ingredient Bifida Ferment Lysate which is said to help with UV damage and DNA repair, who doesn’t want all that in a bottle.
MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule
This is again a total dupe and a BIG upgrade to the Estée Louder Serum (personal opinion) they have so many similar ingredients including Bifida Ferment Lysate PLUS so many extra fantastic ingredients that are amazing for your skin. They kinda even smell the same, definitely performs like a luxurious product.
The results I’ve noticed are amazing, my skin doesn’t look as puffy in the morning it’s so soft, I love this product!
I can’t recommend it to you guys enough, for $26 or less you just can’t beat that price tag.
SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment
This an all in one AHA treatment, loved by so many. One of Sunday Riley’s most popular products. It helps with redness, dark spots and overall giving you a more youthful-looking skin.
Personally, I think this product is too acidic, which can potentially leave the skin feeling dry, especially if your skin is already dry or if it can easily be irritated.
This article explains what pH is and also helps you understand acidic levels.
FARMACY Honeymoon Glow Serum
Honeymoon is also an exfoliate, claiming the same results as Good Genes, overall giving you a more youthful and natural glow.
This product does contain alcohol and even though it’s further down the list, it’s something I want you guys to know about. It’s probably so it can be absorbed quickly into your skin and have more of a liquidy consistency.
The pH level (how acidic it is) is within the good range for exfoliation, which is better for your skin in my personal opinion, plus it’s half the price for 1fl oz.
These are the BEST dupes that I have found and perform almost identical to the more expensive products.
Let me know down in the comments below if you’ve tried any of these products and if you have any favorite dupes that I may want to try.
Thanks for reading guys! Toodaloo.
