The Best Drugstore Dupes That You Need Right Now

When we talk about makeup, beauty on budget hits all the right notes of the heart. We all love the luxe experience of high-end brands, the hues, the coverage, and the flawless finish. But, when it’s not the salary day and the beauty box needs an upgrade, we seek the solace of drugstore dupes to roll. Drugstore makeup products spell accessibility and affordability right. So, if you are in the same boat just like us, striking the fine balance between splurge and save, check out these fab 5 drugstore dupes for high- end makeup and stock up your fave from the perfect beauty destination- Purplle today.

1. Smashbox India Gulabae:

When Smashbox launched Gulabae, it felt like our answers for perfect lippie shade have finally been answered. Complementing hue for Indian skin tone that went perfectly right with all kinds of attires and looks whether be it festive, casual, or glam. Gulabae inched the gap between us and the lit Instagram selfies with its magical swipe and became an absolute dearie to add to our cart. But if this cutie is lurking out of your budget meter this month, we got the right substitute for you. Shakti by NY Bae - Amaze Aerial  is the same shade as Gulabae and fits in the budget too. A transfer-resistant, matte formula, enriched with Vitamin E, it accentuates your power pout like no other keeping your lips moisturized and hydrated all day long.

2. Chanel Nail Paint Collection. LE VERNIS- 505 Particularie

Mani Cures Everything and we’re a firm believer in it. So, to add the final coat of glam to our daily look we turn to the nude superstar hues from the Chanel Nail Paint Collection. LE VERNIS- 505 Particuliere sweeps us off our feet every time we top our talons with it. If you strike a chord with the nude magic too then the Plum Color Affair Nail Polish collection is the hot trending catch. This bare beauty offers a high shine, plump finish and is free from all the nasties - Toluene, Camphor, Xylene, etc that we dread of. A touch of Avocado Oil and Vitamin E nourishes the cuticles and offers all the extra TLC that you’ll fall in love with.

3. Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Lift and Firm Concealer

Ace the base with the finest and lightweight formulation that offers a non-cakey and flawless finish. Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Lift and Firm Concealer is a total trooper when it comes to acing your base in a jiffy. Its ultra-creamy formulation targets deeper wrinkles, firms up, lifts, and densifies. If this wand of magic is unavailable in your nearest store then look no further and treat yourself with some sugar rush. Sugar Cosmetic Magic Wand Waterproof Concealer offers a soft matte finish that lasts for 8 hours. Infused with Anise Fruit extract it protects, repairs, and adds a radiant glow too.

4. Artistry Hydra V Sheer Weightless Foundation

A strong base game elevates the daily look like a dream. The soft smooth texture, sans fine line, and uneven skin tone sounds like a fairy tale, but it all transcends to reality when we shake hands with the expert of the domain itself - Artistry Hydra V Sheer Weightless Foundation. Crafted from Norweigan Fjord Water and Hawaiian Acacia Berries it gives the skin, a fresh, dewy, and luminous finish. If there’s anything that could stand at par with the beauty is none other than our cult-fave - Lakme 9-5 Weightless Mousse Foundation. Meant for everyday use, it feels like skin, blends effortlessly, imparts a matte finish, and fits aptly in the budget too.

5. Nars Climax Extreme Mascara

Last but not the least, winding up the list, with the apple of our eye - Nars Climax Extreme Mascara. The rich black intense pigment satiates the craving for maximum volume with minimum effort. Its XXXL bristle brush coats the pigment evenly from root to tip making us look at the fabu-LASH side after every use. If shipping is being the roadblock between you and Nars beauty then check out our eye-luring fave - Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara for the finesse. This Maybelline mascara hits the list for must have item for bridal makeup kit list. It lengthens the lashes without clumping and adds volume in a single stroke. Wait no more! Unfurl the dramatic look with statement-ready eyes!

Dive into the pleasure of beauty and makeup with these lovely dupes and keep a check on your budget boundaries too! Write to us if we missed anything and we’ll come back with a part - 2 . Till then, toodles fam!