Can Drugstore Makeup OUTPERFORM High End? | Drugstore Dupes for some High End favorites!

[@brightbleu]

Amazing how both sides look very much the same. I do find that sometimes I have an allergic reaction to the drug store makeup brands but most of all it's more about how well they wear. I would have loved to have you show us at the end how things looked after an all day wear. I will be running out to get the LA Girl lip liner though!

[@MrsMelissaM]

Great comparison Mandy! Loved it & the Natasha palette & the Elf palette really surprised me! These particular videos are a lot of hard work, I know! So I appreciate your hard work so much! Yay!

[@debrapavlica6772]

That difference is Shocking!! I have started noticing how everything had gotten sky high! Since my husband retired it’s really hurting, and I didn’t think anything of buying what I wanted before!! So thanks a ton, please keep it up!

[@Chelbsn]

Even knowing different products were used, I honestly cannot tell the difference between the right and left sides. This makes me so happy! And your hair is gorgeous

[@zizzie4081]

Dupe videos are the best! Maybe it's my screen but the Nars foundation and the Hourglass look better, hands down. The blush is so natural.

[@natnguyen4052]

As I have been getting older (turning 44 soon), I have come to appreciate the better quality of higher end makeup. Makeup that doesn't make me look dry or emphasizes texture is worth the money to me now. Great video as always Mandy!

[@kantarguewithkrazy11]

Yes, I don't have nearly as smooth skin and wonder how any of these (high end or drugstore) would do with my skin type. I also have found I have allergies to pretty much everything these days, high end or otherwise. I am on the hunt for some good affordable makeup as I haven't worn anything for years bc of allergies (and covid, and kids...just no reason to take care of me anymore and wanting to change that) so I hope to try some of these and see if they work for me. :) I need to start somewhere!

[@christylynnwilson6746]

That price differential is absolutely shocking. It definitely gave me pause to rethink some of my purchasing habits. Thanks for doing this!

[@beverlynelson599]

Great video! I have always been a drug store girl but I do have a few high end products. I just can't justify expensive makeup. This video was fantastic! I hope you do more of these comparison videos. And, yes, your hair looks great today! Wet hay! You do crack me up! I look forward to your videos. Have a great day!

[@celestepiccolo6586]

So PRETTY! This is my favorite dupes side by side video. Great work!

[@aliciavsanchez2599]

I love high end, I don’t think I could go back to drugstore but this video is really fun to watch.

[@donnafabulous6126]

I loved everything about this video. Finding dupes for high end makeup is amazing and Vice versa. What I want to see in your next video is the wear time of both looks. Do they last long hours? Thank you for showing the staying power of those lip liners. Great info.

[@janacathey1065]

I would love a tubing mascara comparison video. With it being baseball season, what better time to compare them!! I love the thrive mascara but wonder how others compare.

[@patriciakeegan4228]

I even used my tubing mascara right after cataract surgery bc I knew it would not creep into my eyes!

[@lenajendral9128]

YES, I agree! Always on the hunt for a good tubing mascara.

[@meganburbage1232]

Try the Shein sheglam Long at Last mascara. Most voluminous tubing mascara I've tried after Thrive

[@Defiantsnow]

Wow, this was amazing. You cannot tell the high end from the affordable. I have some shopping to do.

[@beverlynelson599]

Me too!

[@kristinelewis5373]

I haven’t been a drugstore girly for years just because once I started investing in high end I wanted to get my full use out of the products and they last forever! But I love watching these vids and keeping up with the drugstore!

[@rree4551]

What is your favorite high end product? Just wondering

[@kristinelewis5373]

@@rree4551 In what category? Lol. If I had to pick, some of my top top favorites/holy grails are the Natasha Denona Biba palette, the Too Faced sculpting concealer, the Pat McGrath undereye powder, and the Charlotte tilbury sculpting duo 💖

[@rree4551]

@@kristinelewis5373 Ahhh…..thanks. I’m probably in the minority but I’m not a PM fan but Natasha Denona for sure. And the UD setting spray is holy grail status!Thanks for playing along!

[@kristinelewis5373]

@@rree4551 honestlyyyyy I do think PMG eyeshadows are way overrated!!! I much prefer ND!

[@rree4551]

@@kristinelewis5373 yup! Enjoy the beautiful day 🌸🌸

[@MichelleRauKlimas739501]

Lmao 🤣 #MandyLea my friend you're a terror in packages LOL 😆 😂 🤣 I've had all my drug store packages and not 1 has broken in 2 years. Lol.... Gotta love Mandy.

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Same. Over 90% of my makeup is drugstore. I don't have one that's broken or even cracked... 🤷‍♀️

[@kamloopscruiser874]

Honestly I like the ELF Cream and Sugar more than the Natasha D. You bring the best out of it.

[@amandathurman433]

Hay! !🐴. Your hair looks gorgeous!

[@julieligon8177]

Great video! I think this makes it so very clear that drugstore makeup can match or beat the highend products. Keep making the drugstore videos!!!

[@guylainevincent3704]

Wow, I think I prefer the affordable side better, especially the bronzer who’s less orange then the other side. Love the Elf little palette. Thank you for this video. Bye bye

[@allih8021]

I am such a drugstore girl! I have only a couple of high end products because drug store stuff is SO GOOD it has to be really unique or exceptional if I'm gonna spend big bucks. And I love the Sky High mascara for the same reason! I take a water therapy class twice a week and the therapy pool is heated. So while you don't put your head under water, it is VERY humid when you are in the pool and that is my holy grail mascara for water class nights. It stays put and smudges way less than even my waterproof formulas. FWIW, I find that if I use very warm water on a washcloth and do a little hold and rub (kind of like I do for my tubing mascaras) I can break down and get a good amount of it off - particularly if I use my erase your face cloth - and then use my cleansing balm to get the remnants. I find it harder to remove than my Thrive but easier to remove than my waterproof Lash Princess.

[@cheribonsignore5046]

Thank you for showing us how you apply the products! I always appreciate watching influencers do that as opposed to so many review videos on products that are based on the description online or ones that you tried and we did not see.

[@4speedchevy]

This video really surprised me! Your channel has went so far to the high-end side that I really did not expect you to be as complimentary to the drugstore products as you were.

[@karenkushla3975]

Drugstore makeup is so much better now that I rarely use high-end makeup.

[@sandybowers5085]

Great dupes here‼️Love dupes videos👍🏼❣️You did an amazing job with these products!!!

[@samsyaya1728]

In my opinion, drugstore is just as good and, I can afford a lot more of it! And yes Mandy, I always laugh with you. I think you’re hilarious!

[@WriterSnider]

My dry skin loves the Maybelline 4-in-1!

[@janebarwick568]

You crack me up. Love your outtakes. As always, you look fabulous. Great video Mandy!

[@pamcooke61]

You can’t tell a difference at all Mandy!! It’s so crazy. Makeup prices have really been increased.

[@pegwilson5801]

Thank you so much for such a beautiful look, one that is affordable and lovely. With the savings I am going to splurge on the Natasha Denona! Thank you again! With all the constraints on my budget it is so wonderful to wear beautiful make up and feel attractive. Your video was absolutely brilliant.

[@ashleyteter3737]

Ooo

[@chrissiedunlap431]

You are so cute and funny. I love your bloopers at the end. They just make me smile so big!

[@MichelleRauKlimas739501]

Everyone please hit that thumbs up button yall. She's truly worth it.

[@pegwilson5801]

I agree! This video is one of the best I've seen.

[@debbiesmith4887]

Great video Do you think the AlterEgo luster gem is a dupe for pat eyeshadow palette?

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I so appreciate this video. I didn’t really start wearing make up consistently until my 60s. My face really changed. I have to put some make up on just to look like myself now. I’m finding it really hard to pick shades. One reason I love the elf products is they help you pick a shade on your website

[@kimdickinson5277]

Your skin is flawless!

[@cassandraqcassandraq5510]

Milani baked blush might be as glowy as Hourglass.

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

I love the elf eye. I prefer because the brown is more neutral. Great job!!!

[@lisashepherd4494]

Wow how close the looks are. I knew right away which dupe you would choose for ND nude mini palette!! I, too have both. I sometimes chuck the cheaper versions along with me when I work double shifts at work for touch-ups. I won't feel as bad if they get broken. haha I have mostly high-end make-up because I'll admit I am about the packaging! thanks for this video Mandy. You put alot of thought and time into this!

[@kristentrep5038]

I just love my hourglass powder products. My daughter bought me the ghost edit holiday palette a couple of years ago, and created a monster! Come to think of it, she began my obsession with high end shadows when she bought me my first Huda mini obsessions palette for my birthday one year too.. lol! I know I could recreate what I have in affordable makeup.., but I’m a sucker for packaging

[@sorayan.3807]

so cute your daughter got you into make-up!

[@effrayechilde1363]

Both sides look great!!!

[@sherylbeamer7189]

I’ve never used my Charlotte tilbury flawless filter as primer, due to how expensive it is but boy, did your skin look beautiful using it as a primer!💕

[@eva5302]

Her skin looks exactly the same as in the cheaper side so I dont understand how you can say that . You are under the suggestion as many other people that the expensive side looks better or more luxury than the other . Her face looks exactly the same and the only difference I see is in the eyeshadows and I prefer the cheap one , that champagne is beautiful , makes so dull the one from Natasha de Nona !!

[@danielssister7086]

Thanks! I love seeing these comparisons!

[@genie3852]

I really would love to see more drugstore looks on your channel! 😊

[@rree4551]

She does a lot of drugstore vids, very good at it!

[@danabernacki7796]

I definitely agree that you can get great makeup from all price points. I would say my collection is pretty split up between drugstore and high end and I'm always happy with the end result !

[@pamcooke61]

We wear the same foundation shades! Beautiful!

[@kasiatenbrk190]

Thank you so much for your drugstore recommendations! I was always more into 💰expensive cosmetics-not always happy with the purchase! Now I find many amazing cheap alternatives, some of them are even better than high end! Thank you !!

[@Bebebeas1]

Such an excellent video. Totally proves the point that price doesn’t make the best products. You can do the exact same look at a fraction of the cost. Thank you so much for this review. Both sides looked seamless to me, and I cannot wait for more comparison videos.

[@arianaengvig7560]

You can remove the sponge from the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup and just dispense product if you hate the sponge applicator, same for the concealer in this line.

[@gwenlynn7261]

Definitely prefer the price of drugstore. For me, a big difference is in quality of ingredients. Most drugstore face base and cheek products break me out, higher end and "clean" makeup doesn't (as much) Also I find the longevity of the high end is way better. Not necessarily on wear time but how long a 30ml bottle or 5g powder last before they run out or turn bad. And colorful eyeshadow. Yes there are more and more like colorpop and juvia's place, bit I live in Europe, I'm not gonna order drugstore eyeshadow and pay 5x the price for import.

[@marybeth23]

Once again you made me laugh! Rubbing the highlighter off 1/2 of your nose! You're one of my absolute faves! To be con't after your video...

[@tassiecorbett7480]

As usual great video. I am definitely going to try the LA Girl lip pencil and the ELF palette. I'm a mixed bag girl. I may use a very high end foundation and then at the same time a drug store blush or bronzer. I just never know what might go together. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@debracole6587]

Beautiful look. Thanks for the comparisons. They products are almost identical.

[@maggiereedy4079]

I actually prefer the Wet-n Wild palette on your eyes over the Natasha Denona!

[@Jackie-is5kp]

Lol yep I returned my Laura cuz my essence highlight was exactly the same. All your videos r awesome and I LOVE when your baby makes a surprise appearance. Hugs from Tampa

[@rree4551]

And So Cal!, she is precious!

[@GazeldaS]

Would love to see more videos like this. It's still shocking to see a drugstore price over $100.00.

[@SunFlower-xp6hw]

Totally amazing results with drug store!

[@debpichl4533]

That was such a great comparison and it looked beautiful. Your so natural and funny, a joy to watch. Had a little chuckle at the end 😂

[@tamizilla]

Hallo, loved the look. I love my Natasha mini eye palettes they do go on and blend well, I agree the elf is nice though. Crazy on price difference. I have always avoided LA girl products now I want to try the lip liners. Thank you for this review

[@glaychin5031]

Great review. Thanks a ton! Yep, things are getting insanely expensive, like a pair of high end pumps costing over $1,500!!?? Pure vampire feeding on vanity.

[@brooklyn1116]

Happy Saturday! Lynn

[@rree4551]

💙💙💙 Love the nails! I love my Natasha Denona and the UD setting spray, they are my holy grail but I do love , LOVE finding new dupes! It kind of squashes the FOMO of getting the latest ‘best thing’ high end products! Thanks as always for the lovely video! My daughter and nieces and nephew are older now , I SEVERELY MISS going to all the games and tournaments, soccer , softball, baseball, color guard, musical performances, omg I could go on! ☹️☹️. BUT, I will be enjoying my daughter’s 2nd masters graduation in May! #momwin!! Enjoy the day!! 💙💙💙

[@fleurtalbot7596]

I use Chantecaille Future Skin Gel Foundation and believe me it's magical... nothing -- neither high nor low end--even comes close! High quality always costs more. it's 82.00 but you only need a teeny minuscule amount. It's simply heavenly!

[@KL-rn2qy]

Thank you for the drugstore feature! Beautiful look!

[@gingergirl8797]

Thank you for this video, informative, interesting and affordable. You look lovely and I love your hair.

[@sharoncollins3216]

I used the same eye palettes on my eyes and the elf champagnes color was amazing. I started using both palettes together. Great video.

[@jennytnash]

I lost my Thrive mascara too! 🥺 But I’m really enjoying the Maybelline Sky High and I too have very watery eyes

[@Stillwater23-q5r]

This was very fun! The only expensive things I thought were better was the foundation and blush. But really the drugstore side looked great.

[@flanamom]

My favorite kind of video!

[@brooklyn1116]

A beautiful video! Greatness! Lynn

[@tonyasullivan1164]

Your hair is so beautiful.. goals

[@lauracarns717]

I feel like your high end lip look looks a bit more pigmented and lux, but I probably wouldn’t think of it if I didn’t know . Otherwise I can’t tell a difference ! Both are gorgeous . You’re one of my absolute favorite KZbinrs !!

[@patriciakeegan4228]

Lovely look!

[@LawMom6]

Did you keep it on all day? How did each side wear?

[@marietollett8323]

Same! Mandy, would you let us know? Thank you 😊

[@lissynyxx853]

Thanks so much for this; good dupes are the best, especially with gas and grocery prices now! Your nail polish is so lovely! ❤️

[@jennifermolina4396]

Always love your videos. Great information on saving money. One product I won't budge on is the UD setting spray. That stuff is amazing. I typically will stock up on when I can because I go through it super fast. I also got the Sydney Grace eyeshadows in the mail last night. The blushes are beautiful! I also tried a tiny speck of the liquid green shadow... WOW! It is absolutely stunning! Thank you for that recommendation!

[@rree4551]

Totally agree with you on the UD! It is magical!

[@jennifermolina4396]

@@rree4551 It is the only I've found that actually sets my makeup. While most people hate the smell of, I love it. Reminds me of cinnamon.

[@rree4551]

@@jennifermolina4396 totally agree with you!

[@laurengarrison8804]

This is a super fun video! You found great dupes 💜💚

[@NCMUSIC01]

It's crazy to me how much the high end makeup costs...especially when you can look just as good with drugstore.

[@melindagenitempo2359]

I live your hair. I'd like to know how you get the look because I have really same hair but brown and I blow dry it all the time. If mine would do what yours does I'd love it 😀

[@cindyhinz2844]

Great video! The drugstore brands vs high end may look similar, but performance and lasting power - especially in eye shadow do NOT compare in how they perform. I have yet to find a drugstore eye shadow that performs the same way a high end one does! I have wasted more money on buying drugstore eye shadows and them not being used at they are either hard to work with and the fallout is horrendous. I will stick with my high end eye shadows. That being said - there are some great drug store items that work great! Eye liners, mascaras, blush, bronzers, highliters work great - and I will keep using drugstore brands I like.

[@dionline88]

My own hair is sort of like that, I have two - yes two - sections that look like dry hay, one on either side of my face! So the rest of my hair looks good, I can totally get away without curling it. But both sections on either side of my face need that touch up with a curl and then it blends in with the rest. Go figure! As for the Maybelline Sky High mascara, I need a tubing mascara due to my deep-set eyes. My acid test is whether a mascara leaves dots beneath my brows. The Sky High mascara is a wonder - I adore it. And yes, I remove it just like I would a tubing mascara and it's totally easy to remove! I won't give it up and it doesn't even pay to try any new options. I am set!!

[@debedwards1717]

I always put my setting spray on BEFORE my mascara.

[@yasimartinez8435]

Awesome video, love the colors in this look 😍💞

[@michellespaeth7608]

What’s sad is when you have lots of high end makeup but still reach for the drugstore makeup anyways because it’s so good! That’s me! Lol. Btw, you make me laugh all the time! It reminds me of my own inner dialogue! 😂😁

[@norag3840]

What nail polish are you wearing? It’s stunning. Loved the video.

[@pixidanberty5530]

I laugh with you EVERY SINGLE TIME!! ♥️

[@chericoffman6321]

I have some high end makeup I love and some I really need to declutter. I mostly reach for my drugstore stash. Thanks to the advent of Ulta and Sephora making indie and high end brands more available, drugstore has had to up its game, and it doesn’t disappoint.

[@Becky_in_Tucson]

I also love that Colorpop setting spray. It has a lovely soft scent, a nice finish and a great sprayer! Did both sides hold up all day?

[@marietollett8323]

I would love to hear a comparison update for the wear-test of the drugstore vs. high end too! Mandy, would you let us know? A lot of us are super curious! 😍

[@ingridpepers4201]

I love your videos. This one was a great one. I own a lot of what you’ve showed and you are right. You don’t have to spend a arm and a leg to look nice and put together. I always, always look until the very end of videos. No your hair doesn’t look like horse hay😂😂😂😂😂 and yes you really are incredibly funny. Kids never think there parents are funny so please don’t stop with “the ends” of your videos because they crack me up. Have a fantastic Sunday. Love Ingrid ♥️💄♥️💄

[@brendacampbell8641]

I like the drug store products along with some Clinique products.

[@sharil3645]

Great dupes!!! I love less expensive alternatives.

[@vickistone7657]

Caliray come hell or high water tubing mascara. Influencer Emily Noel loves it and says it doesn't budge.

[@eringoldsmith2677]

Thank you for the great video. Yes! They both look great. I’ve been working on trying a few drugstore items. However, I have a few problems with drugstore- often they have scents (I am Super sensitive to scents), it’s not cheap if I need to buy several items to get a shade match, and I’ve had a problem with makeup breaking in the Pan or too much fallout of product. Lastly, I’ve noticed that the drug store items may stain my cloths upon removal of makeup. That being said I am trying some drugstore to play around with colors and products- it’s not a major investment if I don’t like it.

[@kantarguewithkrazy11]

Are you not able to return any to the drugstores that don't work for you? I feel like I've always been able to but haven't done that in awhile.

[@arlenescott4530]

You are so funny with your packaging I have all those products and all of mine are intact- you must handle them a little more roughly then I do -😂😂 but yes I love all of them - blessings

[@doraganem79]

I’m new in your channel, I love it!!

[@lenajendral9128]

Great video! Subscribed! Although I knew about most of the dupes before, I really just enjoyed your style. Not that it matters, but this seems like the typical high quality professional video you would find on a popular channel with a high subscriber count, so hats off to you! Also, even though I’m sure you’ve heard that before, you look like a more well-proportioned Julia Roberts!

[@marlenekerrmarlene1259]

yes like the comparisons= like drug store brands

[@debbiesmith4887]

Great video Do you think the AlterEgo luster palette is a dupe for pat McGrath

[@RM-zu3em]

Thought the fenty was 18, maybe 19. Prices def went up

[@cassandraqcassandraq5510]

Essence waterproof in blue tube might work...volumizing rather than lengthening like Thrive.

[@kcloveonaleash]

Wow! @Mandy Lea love all your videos but this is in the top 5! your demo of the techniques also are so important. I mean, with gas close to $6 and my rent going up 9% next month here in So Cal- well enough said🤣 And I just realized because of your Essence blush demo that I really am a cool tone (bought 2 dif since they are so inexpensive- but the Befitting color is better for my fair complexion. You do us a great service by posting your well researched videos

[@jbriggsstuff]

Love the video! I have permanent 90's brows aka super thin but they are stubborn. I use the abh brow freeze but at times it still doesn't hold. I have a very hard time adding a pencil after I wait for the abh to dry down. Do you have the same issue?

[@tracywjones0514]

I'm shocked. I already use a several of the drugstore items and one or two of the high end. I have struggled with wanting to purchase a couple of the high end items BUT you have changed my mind. Btw I laughed at your hair joke but bc I CAN relate. Which Oribe products did you use? Again, another one I've struggled with buying bc of the price. My hair, however, on some days just needs lots of help. I will tell you that I caved and bought a good many of the L'ange hair products. I hesitated simply bc of how they advertise but when they had their $9 sale I bought shampoo/conditioner(both moisturizing and purple), the deep conditioner mask, and a multitude of styling products. I must say though I'm loving the styling products. I create a cocktail using their Thick-it creme (my hair is ridiculously thick but trust me), their sorbet smoothing balm, and their satin necter gloss or their posh hair polish. The combo of these may seem ridiculous but they do miraculous things to help my hair and tame humidity frizz. 💜