Real beauty lovers know that a price tag has nothing to do with how well a product performs. That being said, sometimes we want to splurge on luxury products while other times, we’re looking to save and opt for something more affordable instead.
Luxury Skincare vs. Affordable Dupes: What’s the Difference?
These days, you can find a dupe for just about any pricey skincare product you can think of, even though there’s nothing wrong with investing in the high-end stuff (whether it’s a gift or for yourself).
Luxury skincare is fun to splurge on, but a higher price doesn’t always mean better results. Plenty of affordable skincare dupes use the same hardworking ingredients—like niacinamide, ceramides, and exfoliating acids—as their luxury counterparts. The real difference often comes down to texture, scent, and packaging, not performance.
Since it never hurts to have options, I found cult-favorite luxury skincare and their drugstore alternatives, based on thousands of Amazon reviews.
If you want to be bougie, stick with La Mer, Tatcha, Sunday Riley, and Therabody. But if you want to save, go for products from e.l.f., Nivea, the Ordinary, and Medicube, which are equally as good and will deliver similar results.
Whether you’re looking to gift the beauty-obsessed person in your life some luxe skincare or want to explore budget-friendly dupes for yourself, read on to shop top-rated skincare for every holiday budget.