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16th of February, 2022

The Best Drugstore Makeup Dupes Under $25

The Best Makeup Dupes You’ll Love, All Under $25 | DB Cosmetics NZ | 01

Shopping for makeup can be an intensely personal experience. You need to know your skin type, tone, personal preferences, and unique style to find the perfect makeup match. Unfortunately, finding high-quality products to suit all your needs can lead to steep prices and rising costs.

We at DB Cosmetics are here to help you in your quest to find the best choices across New Zealand to keep your skin looking and feeling great, without having to break the bank. Makeup dupes are products designed to replicate designer products through similarly coloured shades, textures, and outcomes for the skin. Essentially, this comes down to the prospect of designer cosmetics at drugstore makeup prices.

What are the Best Makeup Dupes?

The best makeup dupes offer the same, or, at times, better quality and results promised by designer cosmetics. Whether this relates to the level of coverage, overall finish, range of shades and tones, or the longevity of each product, the best makeup dupes offer all of this and more at an affordable price. At DB Cosmetics we have a variety of designer quality makeup dupe options available across New Zealand. To help you narrow down your choices, we have selected several of our best makeup dupes, ranging across foundation, lipstick, mascara, and gloss, so that you can find the best product for your needs.

1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $60.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Longwear 24 Hour Foundation NZ $21.99

Tried and tested, Estee Lauder has a reputation for excellence, and now you can enjoy the same results at a fraction of the price with one of our best foundation dupes. Get full coverage in a variety of shades to leave your skin feeling fabulous and looking flawless.

2. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $70.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Luminous Hydrating Foundation NZ $24.99

Known as a cult classic, NARS offers cutting edge beauty products to suit all skin types. Experience the hype with our foundation dupe, offering the best results for a radiant complexion, with medium, buildable coverage.


3. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $105.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Skin Renew Ceramide Foundation NZ $26.99

Nothing evokes style and quality like Armani. Check out another of our best hydrating foundation dupes to rival the original and achieve a healthy, glowing complexion that lasts all day long.

4. Lancôme HYPNOSE DRAMA MASCARA Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $59.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Centre Stage Mascara NZ $17.99

Want to be chic with Lancôme? Well then try our mascara dupe and get designer quality effects without breaking the bank. Creamy and weightless, get a bold look and extreme volume with one of our best drugstore makeup options.

5. YSL ROUGE VOLUPTE SHINE Lipstick Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $62.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Lush Moisturising Lipstick NZ $13.99

YSL – it speaks for itself. With vibrant colours and comfortable wear for a long-lasting look, this lipstick is in high demand. Why not get ahead of the curve with one of our best and affordably lush lipstick dupes? With the same designer intensity and luxurious feel, you can enjoy rich colour and a plump pout without the designer price tag.


6. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $49.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Bold Longwear Lipstick NZ $14.99

Known for immovable, matte lips, the look of this Charlotte Tilbury creation can be captured with our Bold Longwear lipstick dupe. With intense colour, a moisturising feel and long-wear results, this drugstore makeup dupe is perfect for those chasing that bold lip look.

7. Chantecaille Lip Chic Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $56.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Shine Sheer Lipstick NZ $13.99

Offering a fuller, more youthful look, Chantecaille has channelled the shine of a gloss into their rich lipstick collection. Experience this nourishing, stylish combination with one of our best lipstick dupes at a fraction of the cost. Enhance your look with a boost of colour, while hydrating your lips for that perfect shine.

8. Fenty Gloss Bomb Lip Gloss Dupe

Buy the Original: NZ $37.00
Best Makeup Dupe: Luminous Lip Gloss NZ $12.99

Channel Rihanna and get that Fenty gloss look with our ultra-shiny lip gloss dupe. With infusions of conditioning and moisturising ingredients, enjoy instantly fuller lips to complete any makeup look.

Shop the Best Makeup Dupes Online in New Zealand

At DB Cosmetics, we have a range of luxurious and affordable makeup dupes to help you achieve any look, for any occasion. With some of the best makeup dupes across New Zealand, we guarantee that you will love these designer quality products, celebrating the best of foundation, lipstick, mascara, and gloss. Shop online now and you will receive free shipping with any order over $50.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our diverse makeup collection or to ask any questions so that we can help to make your DB Cosmetics shopping experience the best it can be.