For makeup beginners, investing a significant amount of money in makeup products, especially high-end ones, can be a big decision that takes time to consider. Luckily, there are now many “dupes” or duplicate versions of popular primers that offer good quality at more affordable prices. Here is a comparison of some high-end primers and their more affordable dupes:
1 SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER VS MAYBELLINE INSTANT PORE ERASER
SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER AND MAYBELLINE INSTANT PORE ERASER
The Smashbox Photo Finish Primer will cost you around $40 (or 1,000,000 VND) for a 30ml bottle. However, the more affordable dupe, Maybelline Instant Pore Eraser, is priced at only 160,000 VND for a 20ml bottle.
Both products have a silky-smooth texture due to their high silicone content, which helps to soften the skin, blur pores, and create a smoother canvas for makeup application. This ensures that your makeup lasts all day, and your foundation and setting powder will adhere much better when using either of these primers. They are suitable for all skin types.
2 BOBBI BROWN VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE VS REVOLUTION SUPER BASE VITAMIN BASE PRIMER
BOBBI BROWN VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE AND REVOLUTION SUPER BASE VITAMIN BASE PRIMER
Bobbi Brown’s Vitamin Enriched Face Base is a well-known primer in the beauty industry. To own this primer, you’ll need to invest around 2,000,000 VND for the 50ml version.
However, if you’re looking for a similar performance at a lower price, you can try the Revolution Super Base Vitamin Base Primer, which costs £9.99 (approximately 290,000 VND) for a 25ml tube.
This newer primer has also gained attention as a dupe for the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. The two primers share similar key ingredients, including vitamins C and E and shea butter, and the Revolution primer is also vegan, making it a safe choice for your skin.
3 BENEFIT POREFESSIONAL VS NYX PORE FILLER
BENEFIT POREFESSIONAL AND NYX PORE FILLER
When shopping for a primer, you’ll come across Benefit Porefessional, which costs around $34 (or 830,000 VND) for 22ml. However, NYX Pore Filler is priced at just half of that, at $15 (or 360,000 VND) for a 20ml tube.
Benefit Porefessional is a highly regarded primer and has received praise from beauty blogger Trinh Pham. Nevertheless, NYX Pore Filler has also impressed the Beauty Guru community with its striking similarity to Benefit Porefessional. Both primers have a thick, creamy texture and a pleasant scent, and only a small amount is needed to effectively blur pores.
4 MAKE UP FOR EVER STEP 1 VS RIMMEL STAY MATTE PRIMER
MAKE UP FOR EVER STEP 1 AND RIMMEL STAY MATTE PRIMER
There is a significant price difference between these two primers. Make Up For Ever Step 1 costs around 1,200,000 VND for a 30ml bottle, whereas Rimmel Stay Matte Primer is only $6 (or 150,000 VND) for a 30ml tube.
Both primers are excellent choices for oily skin during the summer months. Make Up For Ever Step 1 instantly mattifies the skin and blurs pores more effectively than Rimmel Stay Matte Primer. It is considered the best option for oily skin.
Rimmel Stay Matte Primer provides similar benefits for the skin, but it doesn’t control oil for as long as Make Up For Ever Step 1. Additionally, the two primers have different textures: Make Up For Ever Step 1 has a thick, creamy texture, while Rimmel Stay Matte Primer has a lighter, lotion-like consistency.
5 TARTE TIMELESS SMOOTHING FACE PRIMER VS L’OREAL STUDIO SECRETS MAGIC PERFECTING BASE
TARTE TIMELESS SMOOTHING FACE PRIMER AND L’OREAL STUDIO SECRETS MAGIC PERFECTING BASE
In terms of pricing, the Tarte Timeless Smoothing Face Primer is $39 (or 950,000 VND) for a 15ml tube, while the L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base is approximately $13 (or 320,000 VND) for a 15ml tube.
Both primers have a unique, high-silicone formula that effectively blurs wrinkles, pores, and acne scars. They create a smoother and more flawless-looking canvas when applied with fingers or a beauty blender. Primers like these are ideal for mature skin or skin with visible signs of aging, large pores, or scarring.
6 HOURGLASS VEIL MINERAL PRIMER VS NYX ANGEL VEIL
HOURGLASS VEIL MINERAL PRIMER AND NYX ANGEL VEIL
There is a significant price difference between Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer and NYX Angel Veil. The 30ml version of Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer costs around $58 (1,400,000 VND), while NYX Angel Veil is only $17 (410,000 VND).
When applied to the skin, both products provide a velvety smooth and hydrating feel. The Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer and NYX Angel Veil effectively blur pores and create a flawless base for makeup or even bare skin. Using either of these primers will make you feel like you’re applying a luxurious moisturizer to your face.
7 THE BODY SHOP INSTABLUR PRIMER VS LA GIRL PRO SMOOTHING FACE PRIMER
THE BODY SHOP INSTABLUR PRIMER AND LA GIRL PRO SMOOTHING FACE PRIMER
The two primers differ in price: The Body Shop Instablur Primer, at 20ml, is $22 (550,000 VND), whereas LA Girl Pro Smoothing Face Primer is only $7 (170,000 VND) for a 15ml tube. Both products contain vitamin E to moisturize and protect the skin. They also help control oil and ensure that your makeup stays put throughout the day.
We hope that this article on finding perfect dupes for high-end primers has helped you in your journey to finding the right primer for your skin. Thank you for reading.
