Make-Up Dupes: Splurge vs. Steal!

Hi. I am so back but QUICK! So let's start.

Are you tired of overspending on make-up? Well,  I am giving you a short list of make-up dupes in replacement of all those high-end makeups! It's time to save money and still look gorg! :)

First thing's first, I'm not gonna praise nor brag about these high-end makeups, cause: 1) I don't own and haven't used any of it, 2) they're freakishly expensive, and, 3) I only own those dupe versions. Except for the Nicki Minaj's Viva Glam, which is my favorite, Yay! So, I'm just gonna post a little review about the cheap ones.

1. MAKE UP FOREVER HD FOUNDATION vs.

NYX HD STUDIO PHOTOGENIC FOUNDATION.

• Bought this one online. I forgot the seller, sorry! It is ideal for everyday use or for pro-photoshoots. Hides away minor blemishes. The finish is mostly matte and overall looks natural... But a little bit cakey! 

2. NARS RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER vs.

MAYBELLINE FIT ME CONCEALER in SAND 20.

• It's super creamy and thick, blends well on foundation and provide you a medium to full coverage! On the other hand, you have to reapply it again cause the 'staying power' doesn't stay quite that long!

3. URBAN DECAY NAKED 3 EYE SHADOW PALETTE vs.

E.L.F. (EYE LIPS FACE) BAKED EYE SHADOW PALETTE in NYC.

• Very pigminted and quite easy to blend. You just have to put a little amount of primer on your lid to make it more amazing and to achieve that metallic-y (is that even a word?) look! I sometimes put the white shade on my lower lid to make my eye pop out a little bit.

4. BOBBI BROWN BRONZER in LAGUNA BRONZE vs.

NYC SMOOTH SKIN BRONZING FACE POWDER in SUNNY.

• Hah! My favorite! This is a great 'blush' for fair skin.. Yes, I said BLUSH. (I sometimes use it as a blush. Hah!)What I like about it is that, it gave me that sun-kissed look on a natural finish, easy to apply and it blends perfectly. Plus, I have a light-oily skin so it does stay quite long on me! :)

5. MAC NICKI MINAJ's VIVA GLAM vs.

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS CREME in PINK IN THE AFTERNOON.

• Both are my favorites and given by my best friend. I barely use it, though!
• Viva Glam Nicki is HEAVENLY PERFECT! It does look good on everything I pull together. The only thing I hate about it is it dries my lip out pretty fast, so I add lip gloss more often. Will definitely suit on fair to medium skin color! I also love the scent.
• Pink in the afternoon is very classy. It's soft pink color and perfectly matte finish! It doesn't dry out my lips so quickly. It sits well on my lips and stays there for like the whole afternoon! :)