Lots of you lovely make-up savvy consumers commented on how helpful our previous post on the perfect dupe was so we decided to bring it back each month showing you a cheaper, close match to a more expensive brand.
Chanel Pro Lumiere V's Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation
At Pixiwoo we all loved Chanel Pro Lumiere and we were disappointed when Chanel discontinued it.
After trying tons of different brands including Chanel's replacement perfection Lumiere we decided our opinion on the closest match was the fabulous Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation.
Healthy mix serum foundation is a radiant, gel based, vitamin infused foundation that provides medium buildable coverage whilst being long wearing on the skin.
At £9.99 its definitely worth a try, the only downside is that it is only available in 6 colours so may not suit all skin tones.
MAC Aqualine liquidlast V's Marks & Spencer turquoise liquid liner
In my opinion one of the best colours MAC did in their Liquidlast liner was Aqualine. It was a real vibrant metallic turquoise that once it dried it did not budge.
When we saw Marks & Spencer new Limited collection we couldn't believe how similar the turquoise was to MAC's version.
If anything I actually prefer the brush on the cheaper dupe as its slightly shorter and firmer.
This liner has the same colour payoff and longevity too.
Priced at £4.00 and available from www.marksandspencer.com
Saving of £9.50
MAC No 4 Lash V's Amazing Shine lash No 747-S item 663
MAC No 4 lashes are a hand made natural length, wispy lash.Great for creating natural volume without looking too bulky.
Amazing shine lashes have a huge variety of lashes that they probably make a dupe for most premium cosmetic lashes.
Item No 663 is almost identical and is 100% human hair.Looks pretty much the same on.I would still use Duo glue to apply though just to make sure they stay secure.
Priced at £1.99 and available from http://www.amazingshinenails.com
Saving of £8.01
Becca compact concealer V's MAC Studio finish concealer
Becca compact concealer is slightly different in the fact that it contains two colours in one product which is really great to mix or for blending.
Giving medium-full coverage it is a similar texture and finish to MAC Studio finish.
Mac Studio finish is just a tiny bit more creamier. MAC concealer has an SPF of 35.This SPF is obviously really great for protection but just be careful of the flash back that SPF causes when having your photograph taken.
At £13.50 Studio finish is a real bargain and a huge saving.
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Let us know if you have found any amazing dupes recently
I love these dupes post and videos! So helpful for a student with little money who still wants to look good! :) thanks again Pixiwoo xxx
ReplyDeleteHi girls, I'm curious to know what the difference between the Healthy Mix Serum and Healthy Mix Foundation is? I've been using the foundation for a while now and really enjoying it but never tried out the serum version.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, the serum version has a more gel texture and has extra added vitamins.x
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ReplyDeleteThankyou so much for this, I really love the dupe posts and videos. As an avid follower of many beauty blogs I dont hear enough on this topic. I have been looking for a cheap dupe for benefits coralista, there is one in superdrug from the Look make me blush range in flush which I think might be similar but a tad more glittery. What do you think? If you know of a good dupe for Coralista please let me know as its such a unique peachy/glittery colour Dana x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the dupes! Love this as it gives me some extra cash to spend!
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I love the Bourjois foundation, I actually prefer it to the Chanel pro lumber. And number 51 is great for pale skinned girls. :) x
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This is such a helpful post.
ReplyDeleteBonjoris foundation is amazing. A lot of people have been raving about it recently, and rightly so. x
Does anyone have a dupe of Jemma kidd light as air foundation? Please please leave responses if you do, I have oily skin if wondering.
ReplyDeleteWow they have stunning lashes on amazingshinenails.com! I'm gonna check if they ship to the Netherlands! :)
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I love these kinda posts! The M&S liners sound gorgeous! xx
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Wait .. Is amazingshinenails.com even a webshop? :') Please let it be a webshop!
ReplyDeleteThis post is such a good idea! Who doesn't like a cheap alternative? :P
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love these posts!
ReplyDeletei LOVE bourjois healthy mix serum - it's probably the best foundation i've ever had. i didn't like the chanel ones for some reason (in fact, i didn't try pro lumiere, but all the others)
ReplyDeletei'd def recommend it to everyone
Is the Bourjois more for dry skin? Also have the pixiwoo girls ever tried any Catrice products? I'd love to see a review from them on some of their stuff! xx
ReplyDeleteI want to try the bourgeois foundation!
ReplyDeleteSpringsheen by MAC is a dupe for the Nars orgasm!
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Is the bourjois foundation more for dry skin? Also have the pixiwoo girls ever tried any Catrice products? I'd love to know what they think of them xx
ReplyDeleteI love this post, thanks for the tips!
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I love this! I hope you ladies do more posts like this in the future, finding dupes to expensive or hard to find products is just the best! :)
ReplyDeleteNIce post, I love the bourjois foundations! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally, the Healthy Mix Serum is very simular to Chanel's Pro Lumiere? I'm using the Bourjois HMS since they just released it. It's my fav foundation and I'm now up to my fourth bottle.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try Bourjois foundation for a while hoping it'll steer me away from my VitaLumiere Aqua :) Laura x
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Thanks for this, always looking for cheaper versions! I have two questions, firstly, would you say the serum is suitable for those with very dry skin? And also it doesn't look like you can actually buy the lashes from that website, do you know of any distributors? x
ReplyDeleteI wish they had bourjois here in NZ :-D but hopefully I can pick some up on my trip to Aus.
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this was so helpful! I love healthy mix serum! xx
ReplyDeleteLove this post as I am always on the look out for good dupes. The MUA eyeshadow in shade 12 is a really good dupe for MAC's club eyeshadow and is a fraction of the price, you should check it out.
ReplyDeleteIs the healthy mix serum similar to the 10 hour sleep effect foundation? Because it seemed that the healthy mix serum comes in the lighter shades and then the darker shades were only available in the 10 hour sleep effect foundation? I really like that healthy mix serum but there is no way I can find the right shade :(
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The MAC Turquoise liquid liner was my staple for years, since I was in highschool. I would love! To try the dupe! Is there a website for the USA?
ReplyDeleteI had an amazing lipstick by Chanel called Rouge Coco Mademoiselle (#5) and several beers later in a bar in Soho it fell out of my purse forever. I contemplated buying another, but I'm a student and can't always afford £23 lipstick. I found the perfect dupe in Rimmel's Kate Moss Collection (#19). Both are a dusty almost corally rose and look amazing on anyone AND you'll be saving like £20. x
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I think the Bourjois foundation are really good high quality for a superdrug brand. I use the healthy mix foundation. I also try and find really cheap make-up as oppose to expensive ones and compare to see which one you should get.
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Hiya, do you need to be an MUA to order from amazingshinenails?
ReplyDeleteYou can buy the amazing shine false eyelashes at www.colourcosmetics.co.uk the online shop of just essentials
ReplyDeleteLoved this post. Wil defo try the foundation :) http://onestopbeautyat.blogspot.co.uk
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