Are You Sure That Isn't MAC?

Between shoes, clothing, accessories and makeup, being a Polished lady can cost a lot of money, even for the most savvy of shoppers. But, because I'm a teacher and make millions, I don't even have to look at price tags. L-O-L. Between 6 years of college life and now being a new teacher, I have had to learn ways to stretch my money to purchase items that I love. I mentioned in a previous post about smart spending, that I typically don't spend over $30 on clothing and most accessories. So when it comes to makeup, that number goes wayyyy down. I have a really hard time spending a lot of money on cosmetics. I am all about drug store products. I love the products that I use and I definitely love the price. 

But, I like a great lipstick as much as the rest of them! And let's just all admit that MAC has THE BEST selection of lipstick colors, both classic and trendy. But, at $15 or more a tube, I can't buy all of the colors that I want to own. I mean, I don't even spend $15 on most shirts that I buy! I did splurge on two MAC colors because I was in NYC and I put the money aside just to buy these colors in the Times Square store (tourist alerttttt). Rebel and Pink Pearl Pop are amazingggg and I LOVE them. Which made me become obsessed with other MAC shades. I must have put 25 colors on my list and quite a few of them in an online shopping bag that has yet to be checked out. I trust my instincts and if I really thought buying all of those $15 lipsticks was a good idea, I would have done it. But, something told me not to.

While surfing the web amidst my MAC lipstick obsession craze, I came across MAC "dupes." A MAC dupe being a lipstick that looks very similar to a MAC shade. So, I researched lipstick brands and suprisingly, Wet N' Wild and Revlon seemed to have the most similar colors and positive customer reviews! I mean, really, Wet N' Wild?! I used to shop in that section when I was 10! But, hey, I listen to my fellow makeup lovers. So, off I went to Rite Aid (they had a sale on Revlon that day!) to find my dupes! 

I am literally AMAZED at the colors I found. I bought 7 lipsticks for $25! 7 MAC lipsticks would have run me over $100! That in itself is a WIN in my book!

Left (top to bottom)
 Dollhouse Pink 967-Wet N' Wild
 Think Pink 901b-Wet N' Wild
Pinkerbell 968-Wet N' Wild

Right (top to bottom)Don't Blink Pink 966-Wet N' Wild
Stoplight Red 911d Wet N' Wild
Va Va Violet 663-Revlon
Fuchsia Shock 815-Revlon

 Disclaimer: I purposely wore a neutral cheek and mascara ONLY in order to spotlight the lipsticks. 

MAC Cream Cup

Dupe: Wet N' Wild Think Pink 901b ($1.99)

**FINALLY, the perfect nude/pink for everyday wear

MAC Pink Nouveau 

Dupe: Wet N' Wild Dollhouse Pink 967 ($1.99)
**I love the way that the Wet N' Wild lipsticks applied! A perfect, smooth, matte look.

MAC Girl About Town

Dupe: Wet N' Wild Don't Blink Pink 966 ($1.99)
**This color does not photograph as bright as it actually is! It turned out to be one of my favorite shades!

MAC Girl About Town

Dupe: Revlon Fuchsia Shock 815 ($8)

**I love this color...pretty similar to Don't Blink Pink by Wet N' Wild but is glossier and a little more muted.

MAC Viva Glam Nicki

Dupe: Wet N' Wild Pinkerbell 968 ($1.99)
**This is a fun color for a fun occasion!

MAC Russian Red

Dupe: Wet N' Wild Stoplight Red 911d ($1.99)

**I am SHOCKED how long lasting this red is!

  
MAC Cyber

Dupe: Revlon Va Va Violet 663 ($8)
**This is a little more glossy than I usually choose, but I seriously LOVE this shade!

What are your favorite makeup "dupes"?

XOXO-Courtney

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