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When it comes to the world of beauty there are a number of products that have achieved cult status.
Whether it be Yves Saint Laurent’s Touch Éclat concealer or NARS’ blush in the colour way ‘Orgasm’ these coveted items have garnered a reputable name for themselves, and for good reason.
Their high standing, more often than not, comes with an equally high price tag.
While we’re all for the occasional (or weekly) splurge, filling our entire beauty bags with these luxury items can lead to a hefty bill that’s hard to justify.
Thankfully, in an industry overflowing with products, there are a number of very impressive dupes that not only match cult favourites but shine in their own right.
We’re rounding up some of the best, below.
The best cult beauty dupes in Australia
01
XtendLash Mascara
$28 at MCoBeauty
Not only has MCoBeauty’s XTendLash Mascara been dubbed the perfect dupe for Kevyn Aucoin’s Tubular Mascara, but it’s also a fave of celebs like Jules Sebastian and Celeste Barber.
Colours: black, black brown and clear
Also available at:
- $28 at Big W
- $25 (usually $28) at Oz Hair & Beauty
- $23.99 at Chemist Warehouse
02
Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand
$22.40 (usually $32) at Revolution Beauty
Said to be “as good as the Charlotte Tilbury, but a quarter the price” by rave reviewers, this trio of wands work to contour, blush and glow – everything you need to elevate your look.
Shade: dark
03
NYX Lip Lingerie
$9.60 (usually $19.99) at Oz Hair & Beauty
No one knows how to nail the perfect pout quite like Kylie Jenner, but the creators at NYX certainly give the makeup mogul a run for her money with their offerings.
Shades: 14
Also available at:
- $17 (usually $21) at ASOS
04
NYX Professional Makeup Make Up Setting Spray
$17.99 at Adore Beauty
NYX’s setting spray went viral for its stay-power thanks to a review by a woman who claims the spray lasted through a car accident and hospital stay. If that doesn’t rival the likes of Urban Decay Setting Spray, we don’t know what will.
Also available at:
- $16.99 at Priceline
05
Revolution Bright Light Face Glow
$14 at Revolution Beauty
This illuminating skin tint from Revolution Beauty is nearly identical to Charlotte Tilbury’s glowy Flawless Filter foundation but for a fraction of the price.
Shades: illuminate medium, luminous deep, lustre medium light and radiance tan
06
Maybelline Hyper Precise Liner
$19.99 at Priceline
If there’s one guarantee you want from a liquid eyeliner it’s that it will last all day long, and this replica of Stila Stay All Day liquid liner promises to deliver..
Shades: black, forest, jungle green and parrot blue
Also available at:
- $11.99 (usually $19.99) at Adore Beauty
07
Designer Brands Make ‘Em Blush Pressed Mineral Blush
$14.99 at Adore Beauty
This perfectly pinky peach shade has been so popular that NARS has developed a whole range in the colourway, which is a delight for fans, but not nearly as delightful as discovering Designer Brands’ blush is nearly identical in colour.
Shades: pink glow, rose glow and candy glow
Also available at:
- $11.69 (usually $12.99) at Oz Hair & Beauty
08
Akin Deep Clean Scalp Scrub
$16.99 at Chemist Warehouse
A much more affordable alternative to Christophe Robin’s best-selling scrub, A’Kin Skincare’s Scalp Scrub is great for a refresh, especially after two to three days of dry shampoo.
Key features:
- Australian-made and owned
- 100 per cent vegan
- Sulphate and silicone-free
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