K-Beauty Dupes: Luxury vs Drugstore Side-by-Side Comparison

K-Beauty Dupes: Luxury vs Drugstore Side-by-Side Comparison: products from the beauof database with store prices and personal color notes.

Some lower-priced products give a finish close to a luxury one. Below are three luxury lip products, each next to a cheaper product with a similar finish, with store prices. We compare finish and price; we do not test products.

Lip Product Dupes

LUXURY

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet

$35

K-BEAUTY DUPE

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick

$21

Similar matte finish and wear. MAC has more shades that suit Korean personal color seasons.

LUXURY

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine

K-BEAUTY DUPE

Romand Juicy Lasting Tint

Romand's glossy tint gives a similar dewy finish at about 1/4 the price.

LUXURY

Dior Addict Lip Glow

$36

K-BEAUTY DUPE

FWEE Glassy Lip

$16

FWEE's balm-like formula gives a similar sheer, natural color.

Summary

A dupe is not always a copy. Some use similar ingredients; others only look similar once applied. The Korean beauty market is crowded, which keeps prices low. Compare the ingredient lists before you buy.

Products in this guide

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvetlip · about $35 Details

FWEE Glassy Liplip · about $16 Details

MAC Retro Matte Lipsticklip · about $21 Details

Dior Addict Lip Glowlip · about $36 Details

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