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Home » Lifestyle » Beauty » 20+ of the Best MAC Dupes

20+ of the Best MAC Dupes

July 28, 2016 by hewella1 5 Comments

I love trying out the latest beauty trends but sometimes my wallet doesn’t. I have found some of the best MAC dupes that you can find at your local drugstores to help you save money on makeup.

MAC cosmetics can be really expensive so if I can get a much cheaper version and still get the same beauty look, I am going to try that one first.

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I don’t think that there is anything wrong with buying high end cosmetics, like MAC. If there is something that you are going to wear everyday, then invest in a good quality product.

If you just want to try out a new look or you aren’t sure if a certain color will work for you, try out a drugstore brand first. You could save you a lot of money and you may even prefer the drugstore brand over the high end products.

My favorite mascara is a drugstore brand and I haven’t found anything that compares to it.

I’ve put together a list of some of the best MAC dupes for all of you MAC lovers out there. You may want to switch out a few of your MAC products for these dupes if you need to stick to a budget.

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mac so select             touch of spice

If you like MAC So Select lipstick ($17) you should try Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipcolor in Touch of Spice ($5.49). That is a savings of $11.50!

 

mac vivia glam ariana                wet n wild cherry bomb

If you are a fan of MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande lipstick ($17) you should try Wet N Wild lipstick on Cherry Bomb ($4). That will save you $13! This is also good to know of this dupe because the Ariana Grande color is a limited edition so it won’t be around forever.

 

mac espresso         guilt trip

A good dupe for MAC Espresso eyeshadow ($22) is NYX Hot Singles eyeshadow in Guilt Trip ($2.99). That will save you $19!

mac rebel                    wet n wild sugar plum

I love the MAC lipstick in Rebel ($17) and a good dupe for it is Wet N Wild Megalast Lipcolor in Sugar Plum Fairy ($3.99). That’s a $13 savings!

 

mac lady danger                   indie flick

Another pretty lipstick is the MAC Lady Danger ($17) that has a good dupe in the NYX matte lipstick in Indie Flick ($6.45). That will save you $10. The colors are a little off in the pictures but they are almost identical when you actually have them in front of you.

 

mac russian red              covergirl hot

If you like MAC Russian Red ($17) you will also love the Covergirl Lip Perfection lipstick in Hot ($3). That will save you $14! The colors are a little off in the photos but are similar once they are in front of you.

 

mac ruby woo                         wet n wild stoplight red

If you need a good MAC dupe for the MAC Ruby Woo ($17), you should try the Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick in Spotlight Red ($4.50) for a savings of $12.50.

 

mac satin taupe   nyx nutty

The MAC Satin Taupe eyeshadow will cost around $16 but a good dupe is the Wet N Wild Color Icon in Nutty ($4). This will save you $12.

 

mac prep and prime fix                elf mist and set

I love a good makeup setting spray, especially during the summer but the MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Finishing Mist is $22! Instead, you can use the e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Mist and Set for only $3!  You will save $19.

 

mac shygirl   rimmel nude delight

Getting back to the lipsticks, if you like MAC Shy Girl ($17) you will love Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight ($6.50). That will save you $10.50.

 

mac angel      maybelline

A good dupe for the MAC Angel lipstick ($17) is Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipcolor in Lust for Blush ($5.50). For a savings of $11.50.

 

mac impassioned    spellbound

MAC Impassioned will cost you $17 but you can get NYX lipstick in Spell Bound for only $6. For a savings of $11.

 

mac prolongwear foundation              revlon colorstay

Foundation can be expensive and the MAC Pro Longwear Foundation is $33! You can try the Revlon ColorStay Makeup ($12) as a cheaper alternative. It will save you $21.

 

mac amber lights   nyx liquid gold

If you like the MAC eyeshadow in Amber Lights ($16) you may want to try NYX Prismatic eyeshadow in Liquid Gold ($6.50). For a savings of $9.50.

 

mac studio fix powder   nyx stay matte not flat

Another good foundation dupe is for the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation ($27). Try the NYX Stay Matte but Not Flat Powder Foundation ($9.50) as a cheaper option.

 

mac prep and primer  rimmel primer

The MAC Prep + Prime Skin primer will cost you $31. Try the Rimmel Stay Matte Primer for only $6.50. That will save you $24.50!

 

mac studio face and body  fit me

Another popular foundation is the MAC Studio Face & Body Foundation ($27). A good dupe is the Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation ($5). You will be saving $22!

 

mac studio fix concealer       nyx full coverage concealer

Let’s not forget about concealer. You could get the MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer for $19 or you could get the NYX Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer for only $5. This will save you $14!

 

mac spiked brow          maybelline define a brow

For your brows, MAC has the Eye Brows Brow Definer for $16.50 but you could save by using the Maybelline Define a Brow for only $5 and save yourself $11.50.

 

mac lip primer       nyx lip primer

To make your lipstick really last, you need a good lip primer. You could pay $16.50 for the MAC Prep + Prime Lip or just pay $8 for NYX Lip Primer in Nude. Save yourself over half!

 

mac liquidlast           Milani infinite

For eyeliner, you can get a good dupe for the MAC Liquidlast Liner ($20) in the Milani Infinite Liquid Eyeliner ($8) and save yourself $12.

 

mac melba blush          nyx powder blush

Lastly, we have the MAC Powder Blush in Melba for $22. Instead, get the NYX Powder Blush in Mauve for only $5. Save $17!

 

I hope that these MAC dupes help you save so much while still getting the beautiful look that you want. If you have a great MAC dupe, let us know in the comments.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Marsha says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    What’s your mascara?

    Reply
  2. Magalys says

    February 23, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    I’ve always wanted that sugar plum fairy shade from wet n wild but my stores never seem to have it :/

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 6, 2018 at 8:12 am

      You can order it online from Walmart!

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    I just tried the nyx concealer . I’m 61 have aging skin with dark circles. This concealer really surprised me with how good it is at a fraction of the cost.

    Reply
  4. Rose says

    July 1, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Which mascara do u use from the drugstore

    Reply

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