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Buy, Dupe, or Splurge: honest single-product breakdowns of whether to buy a viral beauty product, save with a budget dupe, or upgrade to a luxury splurge.

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Body & Wellness 11 articles

  1. Therabody Theragun Pro: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Theragun Mini: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. Baby Foot Exfoliation Peel: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  7. Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Body Wash: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  8. Salt & Stone Deodorant: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  9. Necessaire The Body Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  10. Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  11. St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?

Fragrance 6 articles

  1. YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Augustinus Bader The Body Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. YSL Libre Eau de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’62 Eau de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?

Hair 27 articles

  1. Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Dyson Airstrait Straightener: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. Sisley Paris Hair Rituel Revitalizing Fortifying Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. ghd Platinum+ Styler: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. T3 Lucea 1.5 Flat Iron: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  7. Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Mask: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  8. Mason Pearson Popular Brush: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  9. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  10. Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  11. Dyson Airwrap: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  12. Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  13. Moroccanoil Treatment: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  14. Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  15. Shark FlexStyle: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  16. Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  17. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  18. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  19. Vegamour GRO Hair Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  20. Nutrafol Women: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  21. Color Wow Dream Coat: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  22. Act+Acre Stem Cell Scalp Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  23. Briogeo Curl Charisma: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  24. Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  25. Ouai Hair Oil: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  26. Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  27. Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?

Makeup 30 articles

  1. Glow Recipe Dew Drops: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  7. Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  8. Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Palette: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  9. Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  10. Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  11. Sigma Beauty Essential Brush Set: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  12. Lancome Lash Idole Waterproof Mascara: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  13. Beautyblender Original: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  14. Urban Decay Primer Potion: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  15. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  16. Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  17. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Powder: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  18. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  19. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  20. Tarte Shape Tape Concealer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  21. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Powder: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  22. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  23. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  24. Dior Lip Glow Oil: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  25. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  26. GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  27. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  28. Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  29. Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  30. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?

Nails 6 articles

  1. Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. Dazzle Dry Mini Kit: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. Apres Gel-X Nail Extension Kit: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Remover: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. Olive & June Gel Manicure Kit: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?

Skincare 57 articles

  1. Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Drops: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Dior Prestige La Crème: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. Sisley Sisleÿa L’Intégral Anti-Âge: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  7. Clinique Moisture Surge 100H: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  8. Avene XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  9. Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  10. Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  11. Farmacy Honey Halo Ceramide Moisturizer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  12. iS Clinical Active Serum Dupes: Is It Worth the Money?
  13. Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream: Review, Dupe, and Splurge
  14. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  15. Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  16. StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  17. Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  18. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  19. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Cloud Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  20. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  21. Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  22. FOREO LUNA 4: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  23. Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  24. Tatcha The Water Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  25. Murad Retinal ReSculpt Eye Treatment: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  26. Shiseido Bio-Performance Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  27. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  28. Clarins Double Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  29. Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  30. Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  31. Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  32. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  33. Obagi Professional-C Serum 20%: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  34. SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  35. La Roche-Posay Mela B3: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  36. Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  37. Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  38. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  39. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  40. Medicube Zero Pore Pad: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  41. Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  42. NuFACE Trinity+: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  43. Creme de la Mer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  44. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  45. Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Firm & Bright Eye Treatment: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  46. Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  47. Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  48. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  49. Tan-Luxe The Face: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  50. EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  51. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  52. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  53. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Toner: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  54. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  55. Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  56. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  57. Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?

More 8 articles

  1. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  3. Vitamix Ascent X5: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  4. Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  5. HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  6. Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  7. Dermaflash LUXE+: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?
  8. Clé de Peau Beauté La Crème: Buy, Dupe, or Splurge?