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- The Irish Sun
The list of buys from Superdrug that will save beauty fans £500 and your summer glow-up will still be on point
A SUPERDRUG worker has revealed insider secrets on how savvy shoppers can save big without skimping on quality.
From luxury skincare to cult bronzing drops, beauty buffs could be bagging lookalike products that do the exact same job for a fraction of the price.
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A Superdrug worker revealed how shoppers can save £500 on their beauty basket
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In fact, switching out some popular high-end heroes could save you up to £500 – that's an entire spa weekend and your glam kit sorted.
From bargain lip oils to fragrances that'll have people thinking you've splashed out on Baccarat, here's how to shop smart and still slay.
Here's the ultimate dupe list that proves you don't need to drop big bucks to get big beauty results that melts away makeup just as well as its high-end cousin.
Bronzing Drops
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Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi drops
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Studio London U-Dew-U Bronzing drops
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DUPE:
SAVE: £29
TikTok's fave bronzing drops just met their match.
Primark hops on the 'mini beauty' trend with new range of teeny essentials, and they're perfect for using on the plane
Superdrug's £5 version gives the same sunkissed sheen and mixes seamlessly with foundation or moisturiser.
At this price, it's pretty much sunshine in a bottle without the splurge.
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Perfume
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Baccarat Rouge 540 Bottle
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Articent Atlier Precious amber
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DUPE:
SAVE: £233
Yes, really. The internet has been buzzing about this dupe and with good reason.
Warm, sexy, sweet, and long-lasting, it's a dead ringer for the viral Baccarat fragrance.
One spray and people will genuinely think you've splashed out on the real thing.
Lip Oil
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Dior Lip Addict
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Studio London SuperBoost Tint Oil Cherry
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REAL:
DUPE:
SAVE: £28
This glossy lip oil gives high shine, a juicy flush of colour, and hydration that lasts. Throw it in every handbag, guilt-free.
Hydrating Serum
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Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence
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B Hydrate Intense Hydrating Serum
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REAL:
DUPE:
SAVE: £69
This skin-plumping serum is a hydration hero, packed with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Your skin won't know the difference but your bank balance definitely will.
Shower Gel
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Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 play moisturising shower gel
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Fruity Caramel and Pistachio Shower Gel
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REAL:
DUPE:
SAVE: £37.11
That rich, sweet holiday scent you love? Meet its £1.89 twin.
Lathers like a dream, smells like dessert, and gives you the exact same vibes as its pricier cousin.
Anti-Aging Cream
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
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B. Moisturising Day Cream SPF 30 50ml,
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REAL:
DUPE:
SAVE: £48
Both creams promise hydration, firmness and smoother skin but only one costs nearly £70.
For under £20, Superdrug's version even gives you SPF 30 protection.
Setting Spray
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Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
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Studio London U Matte-er Setting mist
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DUPE:
SAVE: £21
Great for oily skin, humidity, or nights out that turn into mornings, this spray will keep your making lasting all-day long for less.
Toner
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Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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ME + BHA Toner
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DUPE:
SAVE: £26
This gentle acid exfoliant unclogs pores and smooths texture.
Superdrug's version is supposed to deliver the same results without the premium price tag.
Cleansing Balm
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Clinique Day Off
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B. Cleanse Melting Cleansing Balm
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DUPE:
SAVE: £29
At first glance, they might not look identical but this cult Superdrug balm is packed with the same glow-getting ingredients.
Think vitamin E, seed oils, and a dreamy balm-to-oil texture
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TOTAL SAVED: £520.12
So
next
time you're eyeing up that boujee bottle or serum, remember that your local Superdrug might just have the answer – for a whole lot less.
The best perfume dupes on the high street
WE all love a good perfume, but they can also be pricey. So why not try a dupe from the high street instead? Here's some of the best:
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Marks & Spencer:
Apothecary Warmth, £9.50 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33 -
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Sea Salt and Neroli, £13 - dupe for Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino -
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Midnight Blossom, £10 - dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium -
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Soft Iris, £10 - dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle -
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Zara:
Energetically New York, £25.99 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33
Nude Bouquet, £12.99 - dupe for Dior's Miss Dior
Applejuice, £12.99 - dupe for DKNY's Be Delicious
Sublime Epoque, £22.99 - dupe for Armani My Way
Aldi:
Empress, £5.99 - dupe for Paco Rabanne Olympéa
Feminine, £6.99 - dupe for Coco Mademoiselle
Masculine, £6.99 - dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male
Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 - dupe for Jo Malone's Poppy and Barley