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Best K-Beauty Makeup Dupes in 2024
If you’re a fan of beauty dupes and swaps then stick around for today’s episode because we’re doing a round-up of some of the best Korean beauty dupes and swaps for popular makeup products.
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss in Opal is extremely popular for its iconic plumping and hydrating gloss that adds instant volume-boosting shine it's not alone in these benefits.
If you're after a beautiful glossy shine that's not sticky and has just the right amount of glitter, Romand's Glasting Water Gloss in Meteor Track warrants a look. This beautiful gloss is perfect for creating a mirror-like shine, and much like Dior's Addict Lip, it can be layered over the lips for volumizing look.
My personal favourite combination is:
If you're after a budget-friendly swap for Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush then A'Pieu's Juicy Pang Blusher is your match.
Not only are they both liquid blushes that come in transparent glass packaging, they also have a soft baby pink colour that's almost identical.
In fact, the only major differences I can find are the finishes (Rare Beauty's has a more matte finish, whereas A'Pieu is slightly more shimmery) and the applicator brushes (Rare uses a doe foot applicator' Apieu has a brush applicator).
Best of all, A'Pieu's is extreme forgiving for beginners, with an easily buildable coverage that means you won't come out looking like a clown.
If you love Glow Recipe's sunscreen then chances are you'll also enjoy Heimish's Artless Glow Base.
The biggest difference I would say is that the Glow Recipe one is actually a sunscreen, whereas the Heimish one is a primer that contains sunscreen.It’s a tone-up cream.
The reason I say that has to do with the amount you’ll apply. If you’re using it as a base you’re very unlikely to get the stated level of sun protection because using the correct amount may look a little much under makeup. In addition, Heimish's product isn't waterproof or sweat resistant.
However, both have a nice pearly finish and work to boost your skin's glow, hydration and skin tone with sun protection.
The only other caveat I would make around Heimish's product is that the UVA protection is lacking for a true sunscreen product and it doesn't meet international UVA standards for SPF 50+ sunscreen:
Huda Beauty's Ease Bake Look Powder is a makeup must-have that has sold out at Sephora. But if you're in need of a budget friendly alternative to mattify oily skin and soak up that sebum then you'll love Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder.
Not only is this K-Beauty product a cult-favourite in its own right it is also unique on the Korean market, where mineral powders are harder to find than you might think.
Innisfree's finely milled powder takes care of shine with a non-cakey formula that can be used multiple ways:
If you're a fan of IT Cosmetics CC Cream Oil Free Matte with SPF 40 then chances are you'll also love Missha's cult-favourite M Perfect Cover BB Cream.
Not only does it perform similarly on the skin, with a similar finish it also has an ingredients list that reads like a skincare product, containing ceramides, squalane, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and more.
While Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick has been TikTok viral for years, even being crowned the ‘perfect’ shade of nude, it doesn't come in cheap.
If you're after a very similar shade of nude that won't bust the budget try Peripera Ink Velvet in Bouquet Nude.
The two shades really are quite similar, and Peripera's Ink Velvet line has been a best-seller in its home country for years.
Fenty Beauty has achieved global success in the last few years thanks to a variety of hit makeup products, including the Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain.
If you're after a more affordable swap for the shade Mai Type then check out Romand's Dewyful Water Tint in 06 Thulian. Not only is it similarly long-wearing, it gives you a sleek glossy finish that feels smooth and never sticky.
Best of all, like other Romand Lip Tints it has a buildable colour that you can layer without it caking or flaking.
Rare Beauty's Bronzer Stick in Happy Sol is perfect for adding a sunkissed glow to your skin. But it's not alone. The Korean beauty equivalent is Etude House Play 101 Stick Contour Duo in 01 Original.
This creamy contour duo comes with a medium brown contour shade and a bright pearl highlight that is guaranteed to create beautiful dimensions to your face.
If powders are more your thing try cult K-Beauty product Too Cool for School Art Class by Rodin.
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"This beautiful gloss is perfect for creating a mirror-like shine, and much like Dior's Addict Lip, it can be layered over the lips for volumizing look."
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