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News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
DB Cosmetics Review: High End Skincare Dupes For Under $30
These products are hand-picked by our team to help make shopping easier. We may receive payments from third parties for sharing this content and when you purchase through links in this article. Product prices and offer details are not assured, and should be confirmed independently with the retailer. Learn more When you hear the words ' premium skincare' it's often followed by a price tag that makes you wince. Or do a double take. But a new skincare range from an established Aussie beauty brand is turning that expectation on its head. Not only that, but it's a dupe for a high end skincare brand at a quarter of the price. The unicorn in question is the new skincare collection from Designer Brands (DB) Cosmetics. WHAT ARE DB COSMETICS KNOWN FOR? I first tried DB Cosmetics makeup as a beauty writer almost a decade ago, and was impressed by the quality given the price tag. My overzealous use of their contour kit may have softened (it was the Kim K circa 2016 era, after all) but the brand's ability to deliver solid products at an affordable price apparently hasn't. They're now taking the same approach – high-quality affordable alternatives to top tier products – to skincare. And with every product no more than $28.99, it's certainly appealing. The elephant in the room? Yes, the range is inspired by another brand, Trinny London. There's lots to be said about dupe culture but I appreciate that DB Cosmetics, as one of the original 'inspired by' beauty brands, is upfront about which brand and even specific products they have taken inspiration from. These are clearly displayed in the product descriptions on the website. I've used Trinny London skincare before and love it but it is on the more expensive side (from double to quadruple the price). If that's out of your budget, then this could very well be an alternative worth exploring. WHAT ARE THE STANDOUT PRODUCTS? In a world of complicated skincare regimens, the Australian-made range is a welcome streamlined three-step offering designed to cleanse, brighten, hydrate and nourish. Start with the Revitalising Cleanser with Glycolic Acid ($24.99), boost with either the Plumping Serum with Hyaluronic Acid or Brightening Serum with Vitamin C (both $28.99), then finish with the Nourishing Moisturiser with Peptide Complex ($26.99). It's simple, effective and a great option for anyone starting their skincare journey or making some more affordable swaps. The cleanser is thorough without stripping the skin, and carries a subtle, citrus-y scent. Formulated with Glycolic, Lactic and Hyaluronic Acids, ceramides and bilberry and citrus extracts, it brightens and hydrates. My skin has been feeling a little lacklustre of late so I definitely noticed a difference after a few consistent uses. Massaging it into the skin also helps get rid of any stubborn or lingering makeup or residue in tricky areas like around the nose. The Plumping Serum is great for dry or mature skin, while the Vitamin-C packed Brightening Serum tackles dull-looking skin with added antioxidant protection. Simply apply 1-2 pumps on to clean, dry skin daily. Both are great options but I opt for the brightening one to get some much-needed pep back in my skin. While they boast plenty of active ingredients, they're a gentler version so suitable for sensitive skin too. The Nourishing Moisturiser, which helps to hydrate, boost elasticity, enhance the function of the skin barrier and lock in all that moisture and hydration, is also lovely to use and provides a smooth base for makeup. It's a relatively light moisturiser that absorbs quickly so you're not left with that sticky or heavy feeling but may not be quite heavy duty enough for those who like it thick and creamy in the colder months. I was back and forth with travel while I was trialling and loved how easy it was to just take the three products and have a full skincare regimen. The twist and pump packaging is also great for reducing spillage – home or away. HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO TRINNY LONDON? Given it's openly inspired by the brand, there are a lot of obvious similarities. The products promise the same results and share a lot of ingredients although the formulations are not identical. The eye-catching packaging is also very close to Trinny London's signature style although I do love the brighter, two-tone colour ways that DB Cosmetics has dialled up compared to the original. The big test is whether the results you see in your skin stand out enough in their own right. And I wasn't disappointed. WHAT ELSE IS WORTH TRYING FROM DB COSMETICS? If you're also looking for some affordable cosmetics to add to or update your makeup bag with, there is no shortage of options from the cruelty-free and vegan beauty brand. Their Luminous Hydrating Foundation has a 4.6/5 rating from almost 450 reviews thanks to its similarity to the cult NARS Light Reflecting Foundation, while their Blur Primer – inspired by the Lancome Absolute Perfecting Primer – is also a customer favourite. I've always thought highly of their lipsticks, with the range now expanded to include dupes for the Dior Lip Oil (Colour Burst Glossy Lip Oil) as well as bestsellers from Fenty and Rhode. Who said premium beauty products had to break the bank?
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
HUGE sale on your favourite designer beauty dupes up to 70 per cent off at DB Cosmetics
Beauty dupes have come a long way in recent years, and we're busy adding keeping an eye out for the latest to drop across makeup, perfumes and even skincare. Shoppers favourite is DB Cosmetics, the leading Aussie brand that is continues to deliver incredible products, for a fraction of the cost of any designer label. Thanks to their insane Click Frenzy sale, you can save even more cash with 70 per cent off across the best-sellers, including the viral La Lure EDP and I Go To Rio Body Butter Trio. But be sure to get in quick, the sale ends midnight May 15 and stock is already flying off the shelves. We've gathered a few Best Picks to shop while up to 70 per cent off right now (there's even a Hailey Bieber lip gloss dupe). La Lure was $12.99, now $9.09 Plump it up lip gloss duo was $24.99, now $7.49 I go to Rio body butter trio was $19.99, now $9.99 Neapolitan Scrunchie Set was $9.99, now $2.99 Flawless all-in-one foundation was $18.99, now $5.69 Youth Drop was $12.99 now, $9.09 Lip Stix creamy matte lip crayon was $12.99, now $3.89 London Romance was $12.99, now $9.09 Pep Rally lip treatment duo was $24.99, now $12.49 Lavish Lip Gloss was $9.99, now $2.99 With prices like these, it's no surprise shoppers are filling up their carts. DB Cosmetics has dropped a juicy new limited-edition fragrance collection that smells like high-end luxury without the high-end price tag. The Cherry Haze EDP is the star of the show, and at just $19.99, it's giving serious Tom Ford Lost Cherry energy, a fragrance that usually retails for a wild $575. It's the same deep, seductive cherry scent, but for a fraction of the price. Even better? You can score the Cherry Bomb Fragrance Bundle, featuring Cherry Bomb, Cherry Spark and Cherry Ripe, for just $50 (normally $59.97). Here's the sweet-smelling lineup: Cherry Haze: Rich, dark cherries, wild saffron and smoky woods. It's bold, sultry and made for after-dark. Cherry Spark: Think fruity Morello cherry with a zesty ginger twist, plus pink peppercorn and jasmine to keep it spicy. Cherry Ripe: A full-bodied cherry liqueur hit with bitter almond and roasted tonka. Sweet, deep and a little bit dangerous. 'We created this range to deliver that luxurious feel, but at a price point that's actually affordable,' says Amanda Connors, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Total Beauty Network. 'You shouldn't have to spend hundreds to smell amazing.' And the people agree. Thousands of verified shoppers are raving about DB Cosmetics' many products. ' Smells divine and lasts all day. I've already reordered,' said one fan. Another wrote, 'Bought this for my daughter and ended up keeping it for myself, it's that good.' But fragrance is just the beginning. DB Cosmetics has slashed prices across the board, and there are some seriously good deals to be had. Whether you're a cherry scent loyalist or just love a good bargain, this sale is worth jumping on fast.
