If you’ve ever spent hours on hours staring at a celebrities make up look, wondering, “How did they do that?”, we’re in the same boat.
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From Sabrina Carpenter’s pigmented blush to Zendaya’s flawless no-makeup-makeup looks, the curiosity never ends.
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We can most certainly thank the ‘glam’ teams and expensive products for their hard work but when the average human wants to achieve the universal celeb glow, where should we turn? And how can we do it without breaking the bank?
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Well…we’ve done the leg/scroll work to help you (and us) figure it out. Ahead, you’ll find the best and most affordable cosmetics to help you lock down celebrity beauty looks to an (almost) tee. Here’s what you should add-to-cart:
1. This foundation from Chanel will help you recreate Hailey Bieber’s smooth base makeup
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Back in Feb 2023, Hailey Bieber gave us an insight into her everyday makeup base and used this Chanel foundation. Just like Bieber, the reviews mention only using one pump for a full face of glam and it goes on buttery smooth.
Buy it now from Amazon for $125.73.
2. This Wet n Wild highlighter will give you a shimmer just like Andra Day’s bejewelled dress
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Promising review: “This is a beautiful product. It can be built up with a duo fibre brush for that sheer almost dewy look. It’s on par with one of my highlighters (from a brand that rhymes Mars) if not slightly better because of the shade. It’s not an out and out gold – it has a slight champagne undertone. I have medium tan skin and this is beautiful.”
— Amazon customer
Buy it now from Amazon for $21.45.
3. This burgundy lip colour from Revlon is a surefire way to recreate Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Golden Globes pout
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This colour looks great on any lip and adds a central piece to every makeup look. You’ll be ready to conquer any occasion from boardroom presentation to date night with your girls. The hue is bold. The formula isn’t drying, packed with vitamin E and avocado oil. The wear is long lasting!
Buy it now from Amazon for $23.93.
4. This creamy blush, pigmented enough to achieve Sabrina Carpenter’s signature rosy cheeks with a quick dab
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Promising review: “I love the colour! Beautiful! Use just a tiny amount or you will have to wipe off excess. If you want more colour, layer or it will look very ‘cosmetic’. Use your fingers patting to apply. Then use a cheek brush to blend. The consistency is creamy, the colour is believable. Application is a bit labor intensive but worth it in the end. I kept the product.”
— PCHWoman
Buy it now from Amazon for $52.56.
5. This Caudalie face mist that helps refresh Zoë Kravitz’ always-on glow
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Zoë Kravitz shared her secrets in a YouTube video and this was definitely a stand out. The mist helps set makeup while also locking in dewiness and moisture. According to Kravitz, it helps give your skin that “minty fresh” feeling between heavier skincare products.
Buy it now from Amazon for $84.99.
6. This COSRX Snail Mucin Serum is Emily Ratajkowski’s holy grail for skin saving serums
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Shared a number of time to her Instagram, the model used this serum to sort out a skin freakout in 2019/2020. It’s a rinsed and repeated product in plenty of beauty routines around the world because of its fast acting formula. Thankfully, regardless of how hydrating it is, it’s not a serum that leaves your face looking oily or feeling clogged.
Buy it now from Amazon for $16.20.
7. This Kendall Jenner approved concealer which proves that drugstore makeup can achieve model-worthy results
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Promising review: “This is a great dupe for my Shape Tape concealer. I somehow chose my perfect shade and I get great coverage using this directly onto hydrated skin. I blend it with a foundation brush and have tried it both over and under my usual foundation. It has good staying power but it does accentuate fine lines if you don’t use the correct setting powders etc on top. I think that it comes pretty close to the pricier concealers and I wouldn’t hesitate to reach for this in place of the Shape Tape.”
— Aggie
Buy it now from Amazon for $15.99.
8. This pretty eyeshadow palette that’ll give you the pigments to create any eye look from popping pink to Emma Stone’s subtle peachy glam
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Rated 4.5 stars on Amazon, this palette will bring you to the realisation that you can get your ‘Barbie’ on, in plenty of pink shades. From lighter tones to bright pops of colour, the possibilities are only limited to your imagination.
Buy it now from Amazon for $29.10.
9. This lavender grey shadow stick from Artdeco will switch up your looks for something more Devon Aoki-esque
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Promising review: “I ordered this pencil because I wanted a blue that was not too pronounced and it is perfect. It is bright and turns slightly towards silver gray!
This pencil is very pleasant to apply — soft and easy to put on. In addition, it lasts perfectly all day, even in the pool!”— Victoire
Buy it now from Amazon for $13.89.
10. This lipliner and gloss combo that’s as close to Beyoncé’s as it can get
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What do you get when you mix NYX’s Gloss Butter and Revlon’s ColourStay lipliner? Your new everyday lip combo! Beyonce is the queen of a natural lip combo and this might be the easiest way to test it out (or, make your own variation if you’re feeling bold).
Buy it now from Amazon — Lipliner for $12.47 & Gloss for $35.91.
11. And finally, this pick, inspired by Zendaya’s face sculpt, will give you definition with a natural finish
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Benefit’s Hoola bronzer has been tried and tested by the best in makeup for years — and there’s a good reason. This matte, powder bronzer is compact, buildable and sculpts as much or as little as you like.
Buy it now from Amazon for $43.62.
