Dupe for Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Eyeliner

ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen is pretty much identical to the Stila Waterproof Eyeliner Pen, Stila's tip is a tad bit thinner. Both work the same and last the same amount of time on the eye. A great dupe for what it's worth!

ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen: $2
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Eyeliner: $20

DIY Skin Exfoliant

What You Will Need:

- 1/8 cup Raw Honey
- 1 or 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick paste. Store scrub in a sealable container and keep in your bathroom. Scrub body in circular motions, gently exfoliating skin, and rinse off in shower. Be sure to moisturize skin afterwards to avoid dehydrated, dull looking skin.

Dupe for NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo

ELF blush/bronzer duo in St.Lucia is one of the most popular dupes for the NARS blush/bronzer duo in Orgasm and Laguna. The color pay off is more vibrant than NARS and you get the same amount of product as well. The ELF bronzer may be too dark if you are on the paler side but for medium to dark complexion, this bronzer will be great. This is an awesome product for the price you are paying and I highly recommend it!

DIY Glitter Nail Polish Remover Jar

 What You Will Need:

- Small jar with lid
- Nail polish remover or 100% Acetone (acetone tends to dry out your nails and cuticles, only use for removing glitter nail polish)
- Soft sponge, big enough to fit in jar

Size and cut sponge accordingly to jar. Roll and push into jar. Pour nail polish remover slowly onto sponge until it is completely soaked and screw on lid tightly so remover doesn't dry out. For regular nail polish, push in one finger at a time into the crevice of the sponge and let it sit for 15-20 seconds and remove. For glitter nail polish let it sit for up to 1 minute before removing.

Dupe for Benefit High Beam

Benefit High Beam is one of the most raved about highlighters in the beauty industry and it truly does live up to the hype. So finding another much much cheaper alternative for it is something to be truly excited about. The ELF Shimmering Facial Whip has a similar sheen and color pay off as the Benefit High Beam and they both wear and last on the skin the same amount of time! Definitely give the ELF Facial Whip a try because for $1, you can't go wrong and you won't feel like you wasted a ton of money either.

DIY Anti-Aging Enzyme Peel

What You Will Need:

- 1 Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Papaya, mashed
- 1/2 cup plain, organic yogurt
- 1/4 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil
- 1 white hand towel (dyes in colored cloths can irritate skin)


After combining the mashed papaya and sugar in a small bowl, cleanse face, and massage on the mixture for 1 minute. Wash off gently with warn water and leave skin damp. Squeeze half the lemon into a bowl and blend in the yogurt. Gently massage on this mixture to face. Leave on this mask while filling a large bowl with warm water and squeeze in the remaining half lemon into the bowl.

Soak the towel in the water, then remove it and squeeze excess water out of the towel then wrap face, leaving the nose exposed. Apply light pressure to the towel and leave on for 60 seconds. Take this time to relax your face muscles and take deep slow breaths. Use towel to remove mask from skin. Apply grape seed oil in a gentle tapping motion onto skin, then dab on lemon juice on scars or pigmented areas to lighten and brighten your complexion.

Dupe for NARS Galapagos Eyeshadow

NYX eyeshadow in Golden Amber is a great alternative to the NARS Galapagos eyeshadow. Both eyeshadows contain parabens. NYX eyeshadow contains mineral oil and the NARS one doesn't. The NARS also contains harmful ingredients such as triclosan, BHA, and aluminum powder.

Both are similar in color, but you will need to layer on the NYX eyeshadow to make it as prominent as the NARS one. Also, NARS eyeshadow is longer lasting but you can always use a primer underneath the NYX one for greater longevity.

Of course in this case, you get what you pay for. If you have the money to splurge on the NARS eyeshadow,  keep in mind there are some harmful ingredients used in the making of it.

DIY Fixing Shattered Makeup

What You Will Need:

- Rubbing Alcohol
- Small Spatula 

Whether it's a small eyeshadow pan or larger compact powder makeup, add enough rubbing Alcohol to make a thick paste of the shattered pieces. Press and smooth down the paste as much as possible to restore it's original shape. Let it completely dry before use. 

DIY Brightening Toner

 

What You Will Need:

 

- 1 cup Water

- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice

- 2/3 cup Witch Hazel

- Plastic bottle or jar

 

This toner is a great homemade method to brighten your skin and even out your complexion. Lemon juice has the ability to lighten blemishes and the Witch Hazel tightens and shrinks your pores. 

 

Pour all 3 liquids into a bottle and shake to thoroughly infuse them. After cleansing skin with your choice of facial cleanser, pat dry, and apply toner with a cotton pad in upward strokes, avoiding the eye area. Follow up with a moisturizing face cream to hydrate skin. Apply once a day or twice, depending on your skin type.  

 

Dupe for MAC Creme D'Nude Lipstick

The ELF Natural Nymph mineral lipstick may be one of the best dupes for the MAC Creme D'Nude creme sheen lipstick. It just slightly more matte compared to Creme D'Nude, which has a glossy sheen to it.

MAC Creme D'Nude Lipstick: $20
ELF Natural Nymph Lipstick: $5

Dupe for MAC Snob Lipstick

For less than half the price you can get a great dupe for the MAC "Snob" lipstick by Revlon in the shade "Pink Pout". Almost identical in color and texture, they are both matte, baby pink lipsticks with a touch of mauve.

MAC Snob price: $20
Revlon Pink Pout price: $8

DIY Makeup Setting Spray

What You Will Need:

- 2 teaspoons of vegetable Glycerin 
- Bottled (distilled water)

Pour the Glycerin into a 2 oz. spray bottle and fill the rest with bottled water. Shake it gently to mix the liquids thoroughly. Spritz 3-4 times over your faces, keeping the bottle 4 inches away. This mixture will be usable for a few weeks, then you will need to make a fresh batch. This spray will keep your makeup locked in place for the whole day and leave your skin moisturized too!