Temptalia.com The Dupe List
Temptalia.com Launches The Dupe List!
In the next week or so, we’ll be launching the official Foundation Matrix in its entirety (as it has gone through numerous versions, revisions, etc., we have been working on a master copy since we first announced it). Now that that project has proved to be such a valueable resource, we want to work on The Dupe List!
I invite the beauty community to help us help everyone by creating a comprehensive list of product dupes. The goal here is to create a reference where people can find dupes for discontinued/limited edition products, more affordable alternatives, or simply keep from buying the same shade unknowingly. Thank you in advance for your contributions!
Please Contribute!
We’ve created an easy to use form to help us keep The Dupe List clean and updated regularly: here. Input the dupes you’ve found one by one, and it will automatically show up on The Dupe List! (It may take several minutes before it shows up publicly, but not to worry!)
You can view The Dupe List here.
P.S. — I put in all the product type categories I could think of, but if I missed one (I am sure I did!), just let me know in the comments, and I’ll add it ASAP. There is also an “Other” category available in the meantime!
This is a great idea, the foundation matrix was a first stop for me when looking to find out the mac shades in other foundation to help people out, so this seems a great idea!
This sounds like a realy fun thing!
This is such a good idea! I already have my little dupe list of MAC lipsticks next to me, and typing them in! LOL
YAY!! Thanks, Niki!
Really great Idea!
Great idea I’m excited to see it when its all put together.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome idea! Just submitted one dupe and have many more.
Can’t wait to see the rest that you add, Nikki! Thank you 🙂
Great idea! Contributed already! 🙂
Thank you, Anita 😀
Wonderful!!
So please…someone add MAC eyeshadow Birds and Berries (or Strike a pose) dupes…I need to know 🙂
Just entered it for you! 🙂
Thank you again, Niki! Really appreciate it 😀
Anytime 😉
Wow thank you Niki! I love Revlon!
Just posted a few, non-MAC ones 😀 I am no good at MAC but I’ll try with others 😛
Hey, it’s for EVERYTHING! so that’s perfect 😀
This should be fun!
This is such a good idea! I noticed, though, that there is no mascara category, so I had to put my dupe in the ‘other’ category.
Already added it 🙂
Whenever I see “Other,” or else if you mention it here, I will add that category in! (Assuming I recognize the product, but I should, lol!)
Hey Christine,
Great idea!
A suggestion: when someone selects “other” an empty field should appear so people can write what the “other” is. I wanted to say a product was a “lip stain” but just chose other because it wasn’t listed.
If I come up with more dupes, I’ll definitely add them!
Hey Brynn,
Based on the Google form editor, I didn’t see a way to get that going (’cause that’s what I’d like to have) – though if anyone knows how, just let me know!
Added lip stain!
This is an awesome idea!
Christine, this is great! I’ll make some additions when I get home to check my stash. Quick question – is it possible to make the form sortable? I’d love to be able to sort by product type, for example…but I’m not sure if that’s only possible in a file that I can edit.
Hey Daphne,
I’m sorting it periodically on the master list – we’re still trying to figure out optimal functionality via Google spreadsheets overall – but I am sorting it by brand, then name, and product type at the moment.
Gotcha – that’s what I figured, that only the master file can be sorted. If it’s possible to make it dynamic, that would be awesome, but even if not it’s a brilliant resource 🙂
When it’s more complete, we’ll probably take out of spreadsheet form and make it more web compatible and all that, but since we’re in major data-collecting mode, Google makes it SO SO easy with their forms. But we are definitely trying to brainstorm what’s the best way to publish it when it’s more comprehensive.
wonderful idea
Maybe you could post exactly what a “dupe” is. I’ve never heard the term before and although I think I’ve figured it out, an explanation would be helpful.
Hey BAP,
A dupe is a duplicate shade. For example, when one brand’s eyeshadow is very, very similar to another brand’s eyeshadow – then one is a dupe (or vice versa). Usually people ask for “dupes” for limited edition or discontinued products that they can’t get any more (e.g. “What’s a dupe for MAC Marine life? It sold out before I could get one!”) or if they’d like something more affordable (e.g. “What’s a drugstore dupe for Guerlain Rouge G?”).
Best Thing Ever.
If only I wasn’t blocked from it at work. 🙁
I’m so exited about this list! I can’t wait to find some cheap dupes to some of MUFE brighter shades!
I posted a Dupe, the Show Orchid and Wild Orchid one. The wild Orchid is just as bright, but it’s a darker, more opaque purple. All of my friends call it my “barbie lipstick”
Perfect! Thank you!
legen – wait for it – dary!
That is one awsome idea! 🙂
I wish there was the possibility to post comparison swatches as well. That’s a hell lot of work but maybe in the future? 🙂 I’ll look into my stuff as soon as I get home and try to find some dupes as well 🙂
Maybe in the future 🙂
Looks like you’re already on it, with the other category. There’s nothing for Brow fillers. I popped one I know of in there, is there a way to add a spot in the form to define differences, if its listed as not a 100% dupe? Like to say “This is a dupe, with a little more red” where there may be more than one shade that work as dupes? If there’s not a spot to describe the product once you’ve clicked “other” there probably isn’t a way to do that, but it would be nice. Or even checkboxes where you could check general ways its similar, or different. like, under different, maybe have the subcategories “different finish, brighter, less pigmented, darker, lighter” That type of thing. Its mostly just a mildly OCD idea, wanting to make it easy to compare different dupes when there ARE more than one option….
Either way, this is an AWESOME project! I love it!
Hey!
Just added those descriptors… let’s see how well it works 🙂
Seems to have worked. Now I kind of wish I could edit my previous entries to reflect that! It looks AWESOME though! Thanks for looking into that so fast!
If you want to just type it here, I’d be happy to add it for you 🙂
Sweet! I’m trying to remember exactly which I added, I know I tried adding dupes for some MAC brow products.
For MAC Browning powder filler, I suggested Maybelline Define a Lash, in Dark Blond. That is actually a mechanical pencil. So its the same color, but a different form. That is ALSO an almost exact dupe for MAC Lingering brow pencil(Lingering is just SLIGHTLY less waxy, maybe a TOUCH more pigmented). Another almost dupe for Lingering is Maybelline Define-a-lash in Light Brown. Light Brown is just SLIGHTLY more auburn/reddish toned than Dark Blond, and Lingering. Its a very natural red though, not the horrifically artificial one, so depending on your skin tone, it may still be a nice dupe, and its not as waxy as the Dark Blond pencil.
Now I need to go dig through my collection for more dupes! I think those were the ones that bothered me, that I kind of wanted to make sure the options were clear for….
Done & done!
This is SO awesome. This will help everyone so much -great idea Christine!
What an excellent idea. I have some contributions I can make for sure. Mostly things that I accidentally bought thinking they were sooooooo different from anything else I had…
A column with the prices of each item would be helpful!
Great Idea!
I agree, I want prices, but it’s different from every shop and country..
Excellent project!!
I posted a dupe for MAC Young Punk eyeshadow. And i’m sure i’ll be adding more later 😉
Thanks, Amira!
This is AWESOME! 🙂 Thanks for starting this Christine!
Am I the only person who can’t see the physical dupe list? I don’t actually see a matrix..
Did you click on the “The Dupe List” tab?
I am very technology challenged and was having trouble viewing the list without adding anything. Is it impossible or just me?
Hey Hannah,
Did you scroll to the bottom of the page and click “The Dupe List?” There are two tabs – instruction sheet and the actual Dupe List sheet.
Thank you so much! I feel so silly for missing the tab!
Just posted a dupe for YSL faux cils mascara 🙂
am sure theres more.
Thanks, Dani!
I THINK THIS IS A GREAT IDEA IT WILL HELP OUT A LOT THANKS
I’m not sure if you have these already…. but here’s a few that i know of.
Bare Escentuals Cupcake Glimpse: Milani Illusion
Bare Escentuals Queen Tiffany: Milani Java Bean
Bare Escentuals Socialite glimmer: Milani Clover
Benefit Lemon-aid: Jane Dream Cream
Bobbi Brown Pale Pink: Clinique Pillowtalk Smudgesicle
Cargo Nepal: Milani Flare
Clinique Bronze Satin Shadow: Covergirl Tapestry Taupe
Clinique Golden Lynx: Covergirl Glazed Ginger
Clinique Silver Lining (pink): Jane It’s A Girl, ULTA Love
Clinique Strawberry Fudge (pink): Milani Illusion
Dior GoldFusion: MAC Gorgeous Gold, L’oreal Enlightened Emerald
Garden Botanika “Bronze” shadow: Jane Sungloss
Lancome Un Taxi Mauve: Prestige UVA
Lancome Riot: Jane Deeply Green
Lancome Contrast: MAC Nocturnelle
Lancome Golden Sun: Covergirl Burnished Gold
Laura Mercier Cognac: Milani Spice
Laura Mercier Whiskey: Prestige Sandalwood
Lorac Serenity: NYX Sahara Ultrapearl
L’Oreal HIP Saucy: Milani Sun Goddess/Milani Desert Sun, Prestige Melba, Milani Java Bean
MAC Shadesticks: NYX Eyeshadow Wands
MAC Amber Lights: Milani Sun Goddess, Milani Desert Sun, Prestige Melba, L’Oreal HIP Saucy
MAC Aquadisiac: Jane Millionare
MAC Atlas: ULTA Silk
MAC Bamboo: Wild and Crazy Wild Guava
MAC Banshee: Milani Spice
MAC Beautiful Iris: ULTA Iris
MAC Black Tied: Covergirl Shimmering Onyx, Milani Storm, Jane Clubbing
MAC Blue Noir: Prestige in Ink
MAC Brill: Wild & Crazy Bahama Water
MAC Brule: Milani Almondine
MAC Camel: Revlon Pro Bamboo
MAC Coco: NYX Beanie
MAC Cork: M Professinals Soft Brown Eyeshadow, Covergirl Swiss Chocolate
MAC Cornflower: Physician’s Formula Virtual Eyes Loose Shadow in Eye-Tech
MAC Coquette: Almay Khaki Eye Gel
MAC Creme de Violet: ULTA Iris
MAC Crystal: L’Oreal Beauty Queen On-the-Loose
MAC D’Bohemia: Wild and Crazy Crazy on You, ULTA Knit
MAC Dazzleray Pigment: NYC Loose Sparkle Eye Dust in Champagne
MAC Dark Soul pigment: Jane clubbing
MAC Deep Truth: Loreal On the Loose in Night Fever
MAC Dementhe: Milani Clover
MAC Electra: Jane Hi Ho Silver
MAC Electric Eel: Milani Atlantis
MAC Embark: Jane Brownie Points, Flirt! Coconutty
MAC Guacamole: Milani Limbo Lime
MAC Goldmine: Prestige Golden Retriever
MAC Gorgeous Gold: L’oreal’s Enlightened Emerald Duo, Dior GoldFusion
MAC Glare: Prestige Golden Sun, ULTA Silk
MAC Hepcat: Prestige Blossom
MAC Humid: Milani Clover, WnW Sensual Sage
MAC Hypnotique: Prestige Saturn
MAC Jest: Milani Peachy Peach, Maybelline Pink Sands, ULTA Bermuda Sand
MAC Jewel Blue: Jane Eye Zing in Surfer Girl
MAC Juxt: Prestige Wasabi, Milani Garden Mist, Jane Rain Forest, ULTA Mist, Jane Sage
MAC Kicky Blue: L’Oreal Holographic Blue
MAC Leisure Time: L’Oreal OTL in Flash Light
MAC Little Madame: Milani Illusion
MAC Lucky Green: Wild and Crazy Marquis
MAC Medowland: L’Oreal Wear Infinite in Glistening Sea
MAC Melody: Jane Millionare
MAC Metamorph: Rimmel Hope
MAC Midnight Blue: Jane Blue Jeans, Prestige Horizon
MAC Mulch: Milani Java Bean, L’oreal HIP in Saucy
MAC Naked Lunch: Wet n’ Wild Fine Wink
MAC Nocturnelle: Milani Shock, Lancome Contrast
MAC Nylon: Milani Classic Beige, TooFaced Glamazon
MAC Paradisco: Flirt! Feeling Hot
MAC Parfait Amour: Milani Enchantment
MAC Parrot: ULTA Deep Sea, L’oreal HIP in Showy
MAC Perverted Pearl: Milani Silver Bullet
MAC Pink Freeze: Prestige Ballet, Milani Taffy, Cover Girl Pink Chiffon
MAC Pink Source: Milani Taffy
MAC Pink Venus: Milani Taffy
MAC Quarry: Prestige Sandalwood
MAC Rose: Prestige in Flushed
MAC Rose Pro: Jame Prom Queen
MAC Sable: Milani Java Bean
MAC Satin Taupe: Maybelline Silken Taupe, Rimmel Strength, ULTA Twilight
MAC Shale: Milani Icy Plum
MAC Shimmermoss: ULTA Luna
MAC Silver: Milani in Mercury
MAC Sketch: Milani Marooned
MAC Shadowy Lady: Milani Marooned
MAC Shroom: Jordana Beige, Jane Magic Mushroom, Wet ‘n Wild Flirt Shimmer Stick
MAC Soba: ULTA Toast
MAC Sprout: Prestige Wasabi, Milani Garden Mist
MAC Steamy: Milani Clover, ULTA Luna
MAC Sumptuous Olive: Milani Antique Gold, ULTA Golden Olive
MAC Sushi Flower: Prestige in Love
MAC Swish: Prestige Love
MAC Tilt: YSL Duo ???
MAC Trax: Prestige Flushed, Flirt! Glamourazzi, Milani Desire
MAC Unreally Blue: Milani Blue Jeans
MAC Vanilla: Philosophy Serenity, Wild and Crazy Mist Over Me 3110, Milani Snow Frost
MAC Vapor: Prestige Chilly
MAC Vellum: M Professionals Opalescent White, Wild and Crazy Lily Song, Milani Moonlight, Max Factor Spotlight Sparkle
MAC Vex: Max Factor Mint Matinee
MAC Wedge: M Professionals Taupe
MAC Woodwinked: Milani Golden Bronze
NARS Ashes to Ashes: Maybelline Silken Taupe
NARS Night Fairy: Prestige Uva, Hard Candy Star
NARS Tibet: Ben Nye Pearl Shine eyeshadow
Philosophy Prosperity: Urban Decay Floormat
Shu ME 945: Caboodles Smooth
Shu ME945: Majolica Majorca SV821
Shu P Brown 76: Flirt Oh Please!
Stila Barefoot Contessa: Prestige Spark, Jane Magic Mushroom
Stila Go Lightly: Milani Golden Bronze
Stila Grace: Ulta Plum Smoke
Stila Heath: Prestige Sandalwood
Stila Holly Golightly: Milani Golden Bronze, Jane Magical Mushroom
Stila Jezebel: Garden Botanika “Mimosa”
Stila Kitten: Wet n Wild Fine Wink, CoverGirl Champagne Eye Enhansers shadow, Sally Girl Silver Lining, ULTA Bermuda Sand
Stila Pigalle: ULTA Chianti
Stila Ray: Milani Sun Goddess, Milani Desert Sun, Prestige Melba
Stila Sun: Prestige Champagne
Stila Twig: Milani Spice
Tarte Real McCoy: mark. minx
Trucco C-Note: Milani Clover
Too Faced Fantasy Island Duo (Blue): ULTA Luna
ULTA Love: Jane It’s A Girl
Urban Decay Acid Rain: Prestige Wasabi, Milani Garden Mist
Urban Decay Asphyxia: MAC Parfait Amour, Milani Enchantment
Urban Decay Chains: Milani Antique Gold
Urban Decay Face Case: Fira Face Case, Wet Seal Face Case
Urban Decay Green Goddess: ULTA Mist
Urban Decay Grifter: Prestige Uva
Urban Decay Hotpants: Prestige Love
Urban Decay Lounge: Physician’s Formula Down To Earth
Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy: Milani Sheer Sand, Sephora Old Rose; Cover Girl Bedazzled Biscotti
Urban Decay Midnight Cowgirl: Prestige in Glisten
Urban Decay Mildew: Prestige Iguana
Urban Decay Oilslick: Covergirl Shimmering Onyx, Milani Storm, Jane Clubbing, Presige Ink
Urban Decay Polyester Bride: Prestige in Glisten
Urban Decay Roach: Max Factor Sable
Urban Decay Roadstripe: Milani Moonlight
Urban Decay Rust: Prestige in Melba
Urban Decay Shattered: Naturistics in Azure
Urban Decay X: Ulta Sunlight, Ulta Sunburst, MAC in Jest
Aveda Matte Huckleberry Lipstick: Bonne Bell Autumn Rose
Aveda lipstick in Tupelo: Elke lipstick in Java
Aveda lipstick in Sheer Ambrosia: Bonne Bell Grapevine Whine lip gloss, Bonne Bell Lip-Lix in Grapevine Whine, Bonne Bell Cin-a-Money, Prestige Sheer Grape lipstick, Clinique lipstick in Black Violet
Aveda lipstick in Tupelo: Elke lipstick in Java
Avon Triple Benefit Lipstick in Rosetone: Estee Lauder All-Day Lipstick in Rose Sapphire
Bath & Body Works Tutti Dolci: Bonne Bell Lip Frosting
Benefit Benetint: L’Oreal Pinch of Color in Blushing, Sonia Kashuk Lip & Cheek Tint in Sheer Bliss
Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Brown: Jane Lipstick in Bareberry, or Bye Bye Brown, Rimmel Lip Vinyl in Mmmmm
Bobbi Brown Beige Gold lipstick: L’Oreal Hip Honey lipstick
Bobbi Brown Blackberry lipstick: Revlon SuperLustrous in Blackberry
Bobbi Brown Garnet Shimmer lipstick: MAC O lipstick
Bobbi Brown Pinkberry Stain lipstick: Prestige Berry Stain
Bobbi Brown Nude lipstick: Revlon Pro Neutrality Cream
Bobbi Brown Raisin lipstick: L’Oreal Colour Supreme lipstick in Real Raisin
Bobbi Brown Redwood: Revlon Pro Burnished Cream
Bobbi Brown Ruby Shimmer: Jane Lig Huggers in Cinnamon Stick
Bobbi Brown Fudge lipgloss: Revlon Pro Molasses lipgloss
Bobbi Brown Nude lipgloss: Garden Botanika Conch gloss
Bobbi Brown Petal lip gloss: Bonne Bell Cotton Candy Lip Lites, NYC Brush on in Beautiful
Bourjois Beige Noir: Chanel Beige De Chanel
Clinique Air Kiss Glosswear: Jane Mirage Lip Dips pot lipstick, Almay 1 Coat lipgloss in Blush
Cargo Congo Lipstick: L’Oreal Wine and Dine Lipstick
Chanel Beige De Chanel lipstick: Bourjois Beige Noir lipstick
Chanel Copacabana lipstick: MAC Creme de la Femme lipstick, Rimmel Asia, Milani Pink Chiffon
Chanel Berries lipstick: Jane Best of Berries lipstick
Chanel Black Red lipstick: DCA #115 lipstick
Chanel Gold lipstick: Cosmetic Factory 24 Karat lipstick
Chanel Metallic Vamp lipstick: L’Oreal Mica, Cosmetic Factory Metallique
Chanel Midnight lipstick: Cosmetic Factory 12 a.m. lipstick
Chanel Rouge Noir lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild Blackest Red lipstick
Chanel Vamp Lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild Blackest Red lipstick
Chanel Aqualumiere lipstick in #31 Waikiki: Prestige lipstick in Rio
Chanel Glossimer in Black Tie: Milani Desire
Chanel Glossimer in Blizzard: MAC Lipglass in Lust, Wet ‘N’ Wild Lipgloss in Bronzeberry
Chanel Glossimer in Electric: MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe, Prestige Vinylwear in Merengue
Chanel Glossimer in Erotic: MAC Lipglass in Pink Poodle
Chanel Glossimer in Giggle: Bonne Bell Lip d’Votion in Sweet Mocha, Neutragena Chic gloss
Chanel Glossimer in Glaze: Prestige Vinylwear Lipgloss in Glaze
Chanel Glossimer in Sirop: Lancome Juicy Tubes in Coral Rush, MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe
Chanel Glossimer in Spark: MAC Lipstick in O, Prestige Lip Gloss in Spark, Shisedio Lip Gloss in Ruby Lustre, MAC Lipglass in V-Red, Smashbox Sassy
Chanel Glossimer in Twinkle: Prestige Lip Gloss in Alloy, Smashbox Lip Gloss in Smashing Candid, Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid in Liquid Gold, Caboodles in Smile
Chanel Lip Liner in Nude: Wet ‘n Wild #666, Max Factor liner in Nude
Christian Dior Jazzy Brown lipstick: St. Tropez lipstick in Buttered rum, Lancome Raisinette or Matte Raisin
Christian Dior Rose Souffle lipstick: L’Oreal Colour Riche Tendre Mauve lipstick
Christian Dior Lick: Milani Luminous blush applied to lips and topped off with Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss in Cherry Frost
Christian Dior Taffy: Milani Luminous blush applied to lips and topped off with Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss in Cherry Frost
Chanel Glossimer in Volage: MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe, or Prrr
Chanel Nude Liner: Max Factor liner in Nude, Wet n’ Wild #666
Clinique Black Honey Lipstick: Maybelline Wet Shine Lipstick in Drippin’ Honey, Rimmel Lipstick in Revolution, Bonne Bell Grapevine Whine lip gloss, Bonne Bell Lip-Lix in Grapevine Whine, Bonne Bell Cin-a-Money, Prestige Sheer Grape lipstick, Aveda lipstick in Sheer Ambrosia
Clinique Cocoplum lipgloss: Maybelline Berry Spacey lip polish
Clinique Honey Bee Glosswear: Jane Save the Earth Lip Dips pot lipstick
Clinique Lipstick in Waterviolet: Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds in Mauvey Rock
Clinique Lipstick in Pink Beach: Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds in Pink Diamonds
Clinique Double Fudge lipstick: Lord & Berry Sheer Mocha lipstick
Clinique Heather Plum lipstick: Almay Serene lipstick
Clinique Nude Ice lipstick: Jane Megabites lipstick in Pineapple Delight
Clinique Sweet Honey lipstick: Jane Rosy Outlook lipstick
Clinique Berry Buff lipstick: Cover Girl Coco Blush lipstick
Clinique Buff lipstick: Bonne Bell Lip Gear in Citrus City, L’Oreal Tawny lipstick
Clinique Lipstick in Black Violet: Bonne Bell Grapevine Whine lip gloss, Bonne Bell Lip-Lix in Grapevine Whine, Bonne Bell Cin-a-Money, Prestige Sheer Grape lipstick
Clinique Tenderheart Lipstick: Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds in Pink Topaz, Natural Glow Wood Hyacinth lipstick, Covergirl Spice it Up lipstick, Jane flipstick #3 in Solar Flare, Elizabeth Arden Breathless
Elizabeth Arden Breathless lipstick: Natural Glow Wood Hyacinth lipstick, Covergirl Spice it Up lipstick, Jane flipstick #3 in Solar Flare
Elke Tribal: Stila Ina
Estee Lauder All Day Lipstick in Rose Sapphire: Avon Triple Benefit Lipstick in Rosetone
Estee Lauder Baby Shimmer lipstick: DCA #113 lipstick
Estee Lauder Bare Buff lipstick: Maybelline Nude lipstick
Estee Lauder Double Matte lipstick: Cover Girl Self Renewing lipstick in Toasted Almond
Estee Lauder Innocence lipstick: The Cosmetic Factory’s Naive lipstick
Estee Lauder Sheer Blackberry Lipblush: Origins Bite Your Lips in Raspberry lipstick
Estee Lauder Sheere Bronze Lipblush: Origins Bite Your Lips in Brownberry lipstick
Estee Lauder Sheer Ruby Lipblush: Origins Bite Your Lips in Strawberry lipstick
Estee Lauder Natural lip gloss: Body Shop 01 lipgloss
Garden botanika Apple Blossom: Prestige beigy pink
Garden Botanika lipstick in CatTail: L’Oreal Colour Endure lipstick in Hot Fudge
Garden Botanika Saffron: Nat Robbins Rosewood
Garden Botanika Lipcrayon in Sassafras: Prestige Sorbet lipstick, MAC Lame
Garden Botanika lipstick in Mahogany Necessities MacDaddy lipstick
Garden Botanika Walnut lip pencil: Origins Clovebud Sheer Stick
Guerlain Jacinthe: Stila Carver
Hard Candy Pussy Cat lipstick: Maybelline Pink Perle lipstick, Jane Night Shift lipstick, Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in Bold Berry
Jane’s Night Shift: Revlon Super Lustrous Bold Berry
Kiehl’s Lip Gloss in Honey: Un-petrolium lip gloss in Honey Hive
Lancome Beige Marilyn lip brio gloss: L’Oreal Rouge Pulp in Exposed
Lancome Juicy Tube in Bonfire: L’Oreal Colour Juice in Melonade
Lancome Juicy Tubes in Chai Freeze: NYC Liquid Lipstick Pen in Kerry
Lancome Juicy Tube in Dreamsicle: Prestige Vinylwear in Mica
Lancome Juicy Tube in Miracle: Jane MegaBites Glossy Gloss in Paper Doll; Revlon Skinlights Glosslights in Rose Quartz; Wet ‘n Wild MegaFlavors Lip Gloss in Cherries Jubilee; Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid in Fairy Romantic
Lancome Juicy Tubes in Simmer: L’oreal Colour Juice in Strawberry Smoothie or Butterscotch Drop Colour Juice
Lancome Raisinette lipstick: St. Tropez lipstick in Buttered rum, Christian Dior Jazzy Brown
Lancome Marshmallow lipstick: Revlon Lip Glide in Patent Leather Pink
Lancome Exotique lipstick: L’Oreal Brown Sugar lipstick
Lancome Lilas Metallique Lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild 548A lipstick
Lancome Matte Raisin: Christian Dior Jazzy Brown
Lancome Platinum lipstick: Jane Go Platinum lipstick
Lancome Stargloss in Starlight: Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment in Diamond
Lancome Violine lipstick: Lord & Berry Intense Plum lipstick, Victoria’s Secret lipstick in Black Plum, Revlon Violet Extreme lipstick Ethnique lipstick in #528
Laura Mercier Very Bitten lipstick: Jane Flipstick in Jammin’
Laura Mercier Lip Gloss in Blush Glace: Chanel Glossimer in Giggle
LORAC Ashley lipstick: Bath & Body Works lipstick in Canyon
MAC Lip Lacquer in Acrylicka: Maybelline Lip Polish in Mauvie Star
MAC Lip Lacquer in Varneesh: Lancome Juicy Tubes in Simmer
MAC Love Nectar lusterglass: Milani Coral Shimmer lipgloss
MAC lip liner in Girlfriend: Prestige lip liner in Baby
MAC Lip Liner in Mahogany: Prestige Auburn
MAC Oak: Rimmel Femme Fatale
MAC Lip Pencil in Plum: Prestige Lip Pencil in Deep Plum, Revlon Colorstay Plum
MAC Lip Pencil in Spice: Cover Girl CG Smoothers Lip Liner in Cinnamon Slick, Wet ‘n Wild #712 or #666; Avon – Glimmersticks Lip Liner in Glimmer Simply Spice; Annabelle Lip Pencil in Spice, Prestige Sand, Estee Lauder Spice
MAC Lip liner Stripdown: Rimmel Femme Fatale
MAC Lip Pencil in Test Pattern: Sephora Lip Pencil 114
MAC Lipliner Whirl: Rimmel Darling Nude
MAC Lipstick in Midimauve: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Smokey Rose
MAC Lipstick in O: Chanel Glossimer in Spark, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Copperglow Berry, Jordana Bahama Bronze, Bobbi Brown Garnet Shimmer
MAC Blonde on Blonde: Wet ‘n Wild 770A Gold Rush
MAC Bubbles lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild #516A lipstick
MAC Bunny Pink lipstick: MAC Bombshell, MAC Cortly
MAC Carnal lipstick: L’Oreal Wine and Dine lipstick
MAC Cherish lipstick: M Professionals Nameless lipstick
MAC Creme de la Femme lipstick: Rimmel Asia, Milani Pink Chiffon, Chanel Copacabana
MAC Cyber lipstick: Manic Panic lipstick in Black Witch
MAC Dainty Cake lipstick: NYC Firefly #306b
MAC DEl Rio lipstick: Cosmetic Factory Brazil lipstick, Necessities lipstick in LeeAnn
MAC Delish lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild Ice Cream lipstick
MAC Desire lipstick: Professional Makeup Company lipstick in Venom
MAC Diva lipstick: Jane lipstick in Really Raisin
MAC Film Noir lipstick: L’Oreal Colour Endure lipstick in Hot Fudge, Garden Botanika’s CatTail
MAC Flavour lipstick: Maybelline Nude Pink lipstick
MAC Florien lipstick: Elke Classic Mauve lipstick
MAC Freeze lipstick: Cosmetic Factory Chilly lipstick
MAC Frenzy lipstick: Revlon Bamboo Bronze lipstick
MAC Frou lipstick: Bonne Bell Vanilla Volts lipstick
MAC Grid lipstick: Bonne Bell LipGear in Traffic Jam
MAC Haku lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild #546-A lipstick
MAC Haze lipstick: M Professionals lipstick in Wild Thing
MAC High Tea lipstick: Rimmel Airy Fairy, Milani Sheer Lipstick in Amaterro
MAC Hyper lipstick: Revlon Granite lipstick
MAC Lame lipstick: Prestige Sorbet lipstick
MAC Lust lipstick: Maybelline Great Wear lipstick in Silver Lilac, Revlon Virtual Violet lipstick
MAC Media lipstick: M Professionals Indulgendence lipstick
MAC Modum lipstick: Almay Malt lipstick
MAC O Lipstick: Jordana Bahama Bronze; Revlon Mulled Cider; Prestige Fudge Brownie Aromatherapy Lipgloss; Wet ‘n Wild #769, Lancome Amber Spice
MAC Odyssey lipstick: Bonne Bell LipGear in Berry Bash
MAC Paramount lipstick: Necessities MacDaddy lipstick, Garden Botanika’s Mahogany
MAC Pervette lipstick: Jane HipLips in Pink Slip
MAC Prism lipstick: Garden Botanika Rose Sage lipstick
MAC Retro lipstick: Jane Lipstick in Browned Down Red
MAC Rockocco lipstick: Milani Candy Apple lipstick
MAC Rubine lipstick: Cosmetic Factory Ruby Red lipstick
MAC Russian Red lipstick: Sonia Kashuk lipstick in Geisha or Prestige Lipstick in Fatal Red
MAC Sequin lipstick: Almay Sequin one coat lipstick
MAC Spirit lipstick: Cosmetic Factory Angel lipstick
MAC Strawberry Blonde: Victoria’s Secret Love Bite
MAC Strength lipstick: Avon Brilliant Moisture Lipstick in Tiger’s Eye
MAC Touch lipstick: Jane Browned Down Red lipstick, The Body Shop Vanilla lipstick
MAC Twig lipstick: Avon Twig lipstick, Prestige VIP lipstick, Jane LipHuggers in Kind Of Carob;
Neutrogena Lipstick in Rose Suede
MAC Underworld: Neutrogena in South Beach
MAC Viva Glam II lipstick: Jane Flipstick in Roseland, Maybelline Great Wear Lipstick in Flesh
MAC Wuss lipstick: Avon Spice lipstick, Wet ‘n’ Wild #547A lipstick
MAC XS lipstick: Cosmetic Factory Extra lipstick, Wet ‘n’ Wild #506A lipstick
MAC Lipglass in C-thru: Milani Secret #12 gloss, Prestige Vinylwear lipgloss in Liquid
MAC Clear Lipglass: Wet ‘n Wild Glassy Gloss in Clear; Bonne Bell Enticemint (clear); Rimmel Lip Vinyl in Clear; NYC Kiss Gloss; Caboodles Fruitopian Glosses
MAC Lipglass in Chai: Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Cappuccino
MAC Lipglass in Dreamy: Wet ‘n Wild Precious Metals Lip Gloss in Sugar Plum
MAC Lipglass in Explicit: Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Shoutin’ Sugar
MAC Lipglass in Freezefrost: Wet ‘n Wild in Shimmy Shimmer; Urban Decay Lip Gunk in Litter
MAC Lipglass in Fancy That: Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid in Marquise Peach
MAC Impish Lipglass: Rimmel Vinyl Lip in Eastend Snob
MAC Lovechild lipglass: Rimmel Snog
MAC Lipglass in Lust: Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Cappuccino, or Mocha Mousse, Chanel Glossimer in Giggle, Neutrogena Lip Gloss in Chic, Prestige Vinylwear in Cha Cha, Jane Mirage Lip Dips pot lipstick, Almay 1 Coat lipgloss in Blush, L’Oreal ColuorJuice in Passionfruit Squeeze
MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe: Chanel Glossimer in Sirop, or Volage, Neutrogena Lip Gloss in First Blush, NYC in Sungold Pink
MAC Lipglass in Nico: Maybelline Lip Polish in Purple Passion, L’Oreal Glass Shines in Luminous Lilac & Lilac Crystal
MAC Lipglass in Nymphette: Rimmel Lip Gloss in Airy Fairy
MAC Lipglass in Oh Baby: Neutrogena Lip Gloss in Glimmer, Rimmel Vinyl Lip in Cosmic, Milani Serendipity gloss, Revlon Lip Glace in Lounge Lizard, L’Oreal Glass Shine in Bronze Radiance
MAC Lipglass in Oyster Girl: Caboodles Lip Dee-lish in Deelux, Neutrogena Lip Gloss in Tickled, NYC Lipstick #548A
MAC Lipglass in Pink Clash: Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Berry ‘Nilla Creme
MAC Lipglass in Pop Mode: Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid in Jewels ‘n Berries
MAC Lipglass in Prrr: Chanel Glossimer in Volage, L’Oreal Colour Juice in Mai Tai, Almay One Coat Lipstick in Petal; Rimmel Lip Vinyl in Essential; Rimmel Lip Vinyl in East End Snob; Wet ‘n Wild Liquid Lipstick in Rose Gold
MAC Lipglass in Russian Red: NYC Kiss Gloss in Cherry, Prestige Vinylwear in Sleek
MAC Lipglass in Revealing: Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Cappuccino
MAC Lipglass in Song and Dance: Prestige Vinylwear in Mica
MAC Lipglass in Underage: Wet ‘N’ Wild Glassy Gloss in Sugar Glaze
MAC Lipglass in V-Red: Prestige lip liner in Baby
MAC VGV lipglass: Neutragena Dreamy lipgloss or Salley Hansen Diamon Lip Treatment in Royal Romance
MAC Lustreglass in Flusterose: Stila IT Gloss in Smashing
MAC Lustreglass in Star Nova: Sonia Kashuk Sexy lipgloss
MAC Viva Glam Lipstick in Viva Glam V: Neutrogena Moisture Shine Gloss in Dreamy, Milani Sher Lipstick in Pink Chiffon, Neutrogena Moistureshine Tinted Lip Balm in Clean #20
Manic Panic Tramp lipstick: Lip Savvy lipstick in Black Orchid, Max Factor Lipsilk #10, Max Factor Lasting Color lipstick in UV Fusion
MAC Plum Liner: Revlon Colorstay Plum liner
MAC Spice Liner: Wet n’ Wild #666 or #712 Liner
Manic Panic ‘Tramp’: Lip Savvy ‘Black Orchid’
NARS Bilitis: Neutrogena Moisture Shine in Daring
NARS Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls: Hard Candy Lip Gloss in Fresh
NARS Dolce Vita lipstick: Revlon Mauve So Moist moistureshine lipstick (more pink, more shiny)
Nars Orgasm lipgloss = NYC Sungold l/g, Mary Kate and Ashley Truly lipgloss
Nars Pillow Talk lipgloss: Rimmel Vinyl Lip Star in Be A Star
OPI How to Jamaica Million lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild Arctic lipstick
Origins Liquid Lip Color in Caramel Candy: Rimmel Lip Vinyl in Eastend Snob
Origins Bite Your Lips in Brownberry: Estee Lauder Lipblush in Sheer Bronze
Origins Bite Your Lips in Strawberry: Estee Lauder Lipblush in Sheer Ruby
Origins Bite Your Lips in Raspberry: Estee Lauder Lipblush in Sheer blackberry
Origins Clovebud Sheer Stick: Garden Botanika Walnut lip pencil
Origins Malt Stick: Maybelline Lip Express in Coffee Run
Origins Shimmer Stick in Ginger Ale: Lord & Berry Glaze Lipstique
Prescriptives Blackberry Suede lipstick: Revlon SuperLustrous Blackberry
Prescriptives Chocolate Kiss: Origins Clovebud sheer stick
Prescriptives Grape Stain Lipstick: Bonne Bell Grapevine Whine lip gloss, Bonne Bell Lip-Lix in Grapevine Whine, Bonne Bell Cin-a-Money, Prestige Sheer Grape lipstick
Prescriptives Mystery lipstick: Almay Anti-Chap lipcolor in Softly
Prescriptives Glossy Fudge lip gloss: Prestige Aromatherapy lipgloss in Fudge Brownie
Prescriptives Plain Truth lipgloss: Prestige Fizz lipgloss
Revlon Glossing lipstick: Wet ‘n’ Wild lipstick in 541 Nouvelle
Revlon Super Lustrous Bold Berry: Jane’s Night Shift
Rimmel Risque: Rimmel Eastend Snob
Scott Barnes Flossy Glossy in Meow: Neutrogena Groove Moistureshine
Smashbox Smashing Nude lipstick: Elke Oasis lipstick
Stila Apricot lip glaze: Prestige Fuzzy Navel Jet Stream Gloss
Stila Berry lip glaze: Bonne Bell Lip d’Votion Shimmers in Raspberry Crush
Stila Blackberry lip glaze: Bonne Bell Lip d’Votions in Berry True; NYC Brush On Lip Gloss in Luscious, NYC Liquid Lipstick in Laura
Stila Fruit Punch Lip Glaze: Prestige Jetstreams in Strawberry Daiquiri
Stila Lip Glaze in Grapefruit: Lancome Juicy Tubes Miracle
Stila Lip Glaze in Orange: Prestige Jetstreams in Mango Margarita
Stila Lip Glaze in Peach: Prestige Jetstreams in Fuzzy Navel
Stila Lip Glaze in Strawberry: NYC Brush On Lip Gloss in Adorable
Stila Lip Glaze in Vanilla: Maybelline Gloss Twist in Mocha Twister
Stila Lip Glaze in Watermelon: Bonne Bell Lip d’Votions in Fresh Melon
Stila Andi Lipstick: MAC Hyper, Revlon Granite
Stila Carver lipstick: Guerlain Jacinthe lipstick
Stila Helen lipstick: Prestige Nuts lipstick
Stila Ina: Elke Tribal
Stila Jane lipstick: Maybelline Wear ‘n Go Lipstick in Go Mimosa, Wet ‘n Wild Lipstick in #764, Rimmel Birthday Suit lipstick (#121, Lasting Finish Lipstick)
Stila Joan lipstick: Neutrogena Lipstick in Coffee Cream
Stila Luce Lipstick: Cover Girl Raisin Glaze lipstick, Revlon Deep Nude lipstick, Jane Browned Down Red lipstick, Nat Robbins Brandywine lipstick
Stila Natalie lipstick: Cover Girl Lipslicks in Edgy
Stila Piaf lipstick: Clinique Black Lily lipstick
Stila Robin lipstick: Naturistics Mechanical lipliner in Nude,
Stila Lip Glaze in Grapefruit: Lancome Juicy Tubes in Miracle
Stila Andi lipstick: Revlon Granite lipstick
Stila Ina lipstick: Elke Tribal lipstick
Stila Jane lipstick: Rimmel birthday suit lipstick (#121, Lasting Finish Lipstick)
Stila Taupe Shine lip gloss: Avon Taupe Glimmer Metallic Lipgloss
Stila Rose Shine lip gloss: Avon Metallic Glistening Rose lipgloss
Stila Sport Clear Color in Bare Red: Sonia Kashuk Lip Sheer in Love
Three Custom Color Specialists Cool Salmon: Max Factor’s Silksticks #50
Three Custom Color Specialists Cool Brown: Nat Robbins “Coffee”
Three Custom Color Specialists Cool Brown: Max Factor’s Sepia
Urban Decay Gash lipstick: Revlon Street Wear All Over Pencil in Blood
Urban Decay Lip Gunk in Litter: Wet ‘N’ Wild in Shimmy Shimmer; MAC Lipglass in Freezefrost
C-Thru Lipglass – Milani Secret
Shroom or Nylon Shadow – WnW Cream
Oh Baby Lipglass – Milani Serendipity
Viva Glam V or Lust – Milani Taboo
Vanilla Pigment – L’Oreal Delicate Lace e/s single
Black Tied – Milani Storm
Amber lights – Milani Flare or NYX Golden
Parfait Amour – Milani Shock or Enchantment
Mothbrown – NYX Root Beer
Petticoat – PF Baked Blush in Baked Berry
Gel l/s – NYC Cashmere
Viva Glam V – NYC Mauve Gold
Oyster Girl Lipglass – Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Vanilla Swirl
French Gray – Iced Mocha
Malt – WnW Naked
Well-Dressed blush – L’Oreal Baby Blossom
Amberlights – Milani Sun Goddess
Sumptuous Olive – Milani Antique Gold
Love Nectar l/g – Milani Coral Shimmer
Nymphette l/g – Milani Summer Baby
Hug Me – L’Oreal Chestnut Moisture Extreme l/s
WnW 501B l/s, dupe for MAC Strawberry Blonde
Blue-Brown Pigment – L’Oreal HIP Intrepid
That’s a great list! Do you know how close these are, though? I’d really love to make The Dupe List speak a little more on how close the dupe is so people have a good idea 🙂
Hi christine the dupe I posted are 80-100 percent close
I use to work for sephora and mac and now I work as a beauty consultant in manhattan. A lot of young women especially ask me how to go about in a budget when it comes to beauty…and specializing with different make up in the past I know first hand of some really great products out there that are just as great as high end products. Hope they help you out
Thanks, Kara!
Having to scroll down so far made me smile, haha!
So generous, thank you!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with lists 😛
I tried doing inventory on all of my burnt movies a while back, and the only thing that caused me to give up on it was that my computer did an update the night I was almost finished and it erased all my work…..I also make lists (in Alphabetical Order…) of fave movies, shows, music, actors….lol
If anyone has a dupe for MAC Lavender whip, Fashion Mews, or Blooming Lovely please put it in for me! Thanks!
Brucci L/S in Blooming Lilacs the pay off is amazing. Hope it helps
Kara: do you know any places that sell Brucci?
and thanks potatisbruden! i would like something more subtle than Lime Crime’s but i’ll check out Make Up Store.
I haven’t tried this one but try Lime Crime lipstick in D’Lilac.
Make Up Store also has a lilac lip gloss that isn’t that glossy I think but it’s sticky I dunno what it’s called..
Please note that I haven’t got Lavender Whip
is this your real job?
this is what you spent your time on?
and you even want more to people to believe this are the real things that matter in life and spent their time on?
this is why US is so fucked up and fucks the rest of the world, I do like makeup and excites me but it’s not something essential.
Hi Monica,
I’m not sure how The Dupe List says anything about what matters in life or not… It is only meant to be a resource for those who would find it useful.
I think this is a lovely idea. I love make-up. I’ve been through a tough time recently and I know that sometimes putting on my lipstick makes things … easier, somehow. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank-you to Christine for everything you do. xx.
I do not understand why you would go to a website just to bash its creator. Christine has obviously worked very hard on this website and has many followers for a reason. Her looks inspires us to try something different and her reviews are no different then a book review. She is reviewing a product for a potential consumer of said product. I follow her website closely for all these reasons, I trust her opinion as do many other individuals. If you do not agree with what is said, why try to hurt the person who has worked so hard to create this? This to me shows a serious lack of maturity. Christine I love your website and everything you have done here. I go to you before I buy any product (that isn’t MAC lol). Thank you for your DUPE list too, I have one to add. MAC Stars ‘n Rockets = Sephora’s i love the 80’s.
Thanks again!
Thank you, Lindsey! 🙂 I appreciate your support so much!
It’s really not necessary to bash something you don’t find useful like many do; it’s all choice and opinion. You have yours and I have mine, but you need to understand that having a job doesn’t mean we have to shut everything else out of our lives!
I’m 18 years old and a student in medical school, that doesn’t mean that I’m constantly looking for make-up. I have hobbies, as well. Painting, dance and make-up can be one as well.
On another note, the US has absolutely nothing to do with it. The US is viewed negatively for different reasons.
Honestly, learn to speak or don’t at all.
Wow. Cynical much? I’m someone who collects makeup on rare occasions, rarely wears it (especially during the summer time) yet I still find Christine’s page to be a very informative one that I frequent at least a couple of times a week…Wouldn’t you like to see what other people think about a product before buying it? And when a lipstick you love and adore has gone out of the making, wouldn’t you like to find something similar? Sheesh, some people take stuff way too seriously. Lighten up, folks!
Monica; you should probably spend time doing ‘real things that matter’, instead of wasting your time here …
Monica has a point. I was just about to cure cancer, but got distracted by the Dupe List!
Don’t assume that just because we love make up, that it somehow means we don’t do “worthwhile” things in our lives.
We love you Christine! Thanks for doing this.
Please go do whatever *you* feel is essential for making your life matter and leave the rest of us to be happily “brainwashed” by Christine and her fabulous blog, visited by makeup lovers worldwide. Thanks.
Yayy! I asked you for a dupe blog in one of your question sessions 🙂 Thanks so much, this will definately be easier than the list on the Long hair care forum. Gracias 🙂
Oh wow, this is great! I’ll definitely put some up! I have a ginormous dupe list in excel on my computer, but I’m in the middle of reformatting my lappy, but as soon as that’s done, I’ll be adding to the list!
This is going to be so cool! *girly squeal*
Yay! 🙂
Can’t wait! Thanks!
I don’t understand I typed up a long list of actual real dupes on here? Did u delete it? That took a while ya know
Hi Kara,
It’s posted… I don’t know what you mean?
I apologize for some reason I couldn’t see it on my comp until I refreshed it a couple of time. Sorry bout that .. I just got nervous that it didn’t post. Thanks!:)
No worries, Kara!
Thank you for this! Very valuable indeed.
This is awesome! My suggestion would be to add a column for price- that way we can easily tell if the dupe is also a bargain!
good idea!
This is fantastic! I’ve sent in a few contributions.
this LIST is awesome!
MAC GIRL ABOUT TOWN LIPSTICK/DUPE: REVLON FUSCHIA
NICE!
This is a really good idea. I tried to view the list but could not. I clicked where it said you can view the dupe list here but it did not work.
Did you scroll to the bottom and click the “The Dupe List” sheet? There are two sheets.
so excited for this! i just entered 1 dupe 🙂
this is great! my wallet thanks you!
This is a great resource! Thank you so much!
I really hope that most people think of the poor folks when they are listing dupes….cuz I sure as hell ain’t paying 20+ for a lip product, no matter what the brand is.
You should make sure to add your dupes for high-end brands that you’ve found! 🙂
This is brilliant! I love this idea! It’ll cut down on accidental dupes when I’m in the store (and drawn to a color I love that apparently looks exactly like 4 other shades I already have).
AWESOME idea 😀 I could enter MAC Peppermint Patti and IsaDora Vintage Mint but since I don’t have Peppermint Patti I’m not sure…
Someone enter it? 😀
I added another one, not a total dupe but wayy cheaper I think, and there’s lots of similiar polishes.. I just entered the one I have 😛
Clarins #02 nail polish – YourStyle #105 nail polish
I meant to write ‘lots of similiar YouStyle polishes”
that’s amazing! extremely useful! loving it!
thx a lot C~
great post christine sorry m not a pro like you …
i would have added something but m so blank
sorry again sweetie but m waiting for the list and store it
love you for this amazing idea
One day, you will have plenty to add to it!
Can we change/add to this list? I opened it up and saw a bunch where I’d like to change the rating, add a comment etc. Also this % similarity; is this colour only? Maybe there should be another similarity rating for texture? (IMO that’s what makes certain products stand out)
You can’t change anything, but you can certainly add to it! I will take everything together, and say ten people suggest the same dupe, but some say it’s 100%, some say it’s 70%, some say it’s 80%, then I’ll try to average it out. If only one says 100%, but five say 70%, then I’ll make the final version just 70%. Does that make sense?
One of the issues with the Foundation Matrix was having everyone be able to edit – it allowed SO much great feedback and inputs, but it took me about 60 hours to format and work through everything, particularly because I ended up taking 35 different versions of the spreadsheet – there were issues with entire rows, columns, and sheet being deleted, people’s contributions being erased, etc.
So if you have a difference in opinion, just add it 🙂
The similarity is overall – at the end of the day, are we close?
yup, sounds good!
Christine, I know you get some negativity running this site, but I just want to say thank you for keeping it up. People may not always appreciate what you do, but I think I speak for most of us when I say your site is wonderful – as are you!
P.S. This idea is awesome! It’ll be handy to have so many dupes in one place :]
Thanks, Sally! 🙂 It is really great to hear that! <3
What an amazing idea! This is so, so useful!
I can’t see the the dupe list or the link isn’t working for me. Can someone link it please?
Hi Hanna,
Did you click “The Dupe List” tab on the sheet?
yes I did but it wont link 🙁
Hi Hanna,
I am not sure what you mean by it won’t link?
Haha, Never mind I got it to work baha sorry.
Yay!
Thank you so much! This is fabulous! 🙂
This is awesome!!!
Wow. This is REALLY impressive! Thank you for pulling all of this together!
this is a great idea!
Great idea, Christine! I’m sure many of us will find it useful!
Hi Christine! What a great idea, I love the foundation matrix. I know it’s not necessarily makeup per se but I would like to see a makeup brush category added. Then it would be so easy for people to see if there are cheaper or better alternatives to specific brushes.
P.S. I added some dupes to the list 😀
Will add brushes 🙂
this is just amazing. great blog and amazing ideas!
Great idea! I have two questions:
1) Can we put dupes which are in palettes such as palettes from hong kong (ie: coastal scents)?
2)If the color, shade etc. are exactly the same but if the ES is a bit more powdery in texture, should we put 100% or less?
Thanks!
Hey Lili,
1.) Sure, of course – just do your best to indicate what row/column, lol! I know it’s not as straight forward since those colors don’t have names, but that is fine.
2.) Go 90 or 95% – just indicate “More powdery” as a difference.
Ok, I’ll try to add mine soon!
Please Please find a dupe for Mac X Rocks Blush!!!! Even if the dupe is high end, I NEED a color close to this one.
MAC Humid = NYX Hunter Green 🙂
ah. much love christine. it’s a great idea. but i can’t seem to view it for some reason. is NYX luminous blush really comparable to NARS Orgasm? I’ll just contribute by saying Monistat anti-chafing relief is a GREAT inexpensive, drugstore primer alternative(for the face)
Did you click on the tab that says “The Dupe List?” Let me know what you *do* see if you can 🙂
I love love love this!! What an awesome idea!
Already contributed and hope to help out more as soon as I can get to my stash 😉
this is by far the most brilliant use of open source EVER! thank you, thank you, thank you. i am going to comb through my stash tonight to find some good dupes to add.
Thanks, PJ! Appreciate you contributing! It’s already SO amazing, and it’s really great to see it grow and grow!
need a dupe for one of those old bonne belle flippy/slide lipsticks. the color was almond glaze. i have been looking for a dupe for over 10 years any one here that old?? haha please help
Wonderfull idea!
thank you thank you thaaaankkk you for this!
you. are. AMAZING.
i am seriously so excited going through this list!
this is so amazing.
Very cool! Thanks heaps!
This is amazing! Who can’t relate to having a favorite product or color discontinued, or being short on funds and out a favorite high end product. This covers it. I am wondering if anyone knows of a close dupe for Chanel Metallic Vamp Nail Polish?
Wow Christine! That’s an amazing list you have!! I have been making lots of Dupe Tutorials lately and I just finished one tonight, a tribute to you! I am doing your Mac To The Beach Look with all dupes! I will send to you tomorrow. I have started adding to the list but will do more tomorrow! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with the world! I am inspired by you!
Best,
Wing
e/s mac prepped for glamour – mac satin taupe
I’m going crazy trying to find a dupe for Brave New Bronze!
Awesome, awesome idea. I can’t wait to see the list…although I don’t know if I will be able to contribute as much. Sorry! Don’t mean to…leech?
No worries, Li Ming!
Supercool thanks! Tough question – I used to LOVE the OLD Garden Botanika lipsticks back when they had stores and have never been able to find shades that I like as well … would love to find “dupes” of some of those but this list is a few years too late for that. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Unfortunately I have no experience with those 🙁
thanks for responding christine, if you come across any, i assume you will put them up here? i think i will start searching in stores to see what i can come up with and report back to everyone here.
Does anyone have some dupe recommendations (any brand) for “midnight cowboy” and/or “midnight cowboy rides again” eyeshadows WITHOUT glitter? the colors are great, but i really don’t like glitter. please help if you can!
I noticed that Mac Double shot lipstick is not on the list.It was a limited edition and I was wandering whether anyone knew of a similar colour.I loved that colour.I am UK based and have been unsuccessful at finding even a dupe….
Sorry, I don’t have a dupe for it!
Hi Christine. Would you please suggest dupes for the lighter shade in the HIP Duo in Foxy. They can be any brand. Thanks in advance.
I don’t have that duo, sorry!
Wow! Such a great idea! 😀
This isn’t a contribution but instead a request if anyone has any info…
Trucco’s Gypsy Rose lipgloss
Thanks in advance to anyone with an answer (and, well, to anyone who has contributed in any way, actually).
It’s been a really long time so I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I found a dupe for this today:
Apply one layer of Too Faced lipstick in Celebrity Meltdown, and then add a layer of Nars lip gloss in Orgasm on top. I put Gypsy Rose on one side of my mouth and Celebrity Meltdown/Orgasm on the other, and I couldn’t tell a difference.
And yes, I did still have some Gypsy Rose left. I’ve been hoarding it for the last six years. (Don’t judge me!)
Do you know any dupe(s) for MAC lipstick in Marrakech?
The color is kind of similar to Bliss gloss in Red Rum(the color also discontinued)
Im currently using Mac lipstick in Chilli as a dupe, but the color doesnt look right…
please help(;_;)
Great job with the dupe list Christina! Congrats!
Any of you girls can help me trying to find a dupe for
Estee lauder Futurist Age-Resisting Makeup? I’ve been trying
To find a dupe for a long time now 🙁 please help!
I’m looking for dupes for MAC lip liners in Cherry and Redd. Does anyone know of any?