Shoppers race to Home Bargains for TONNES of new dupes, including a Mario Badescu copy for £12 less than the original
WHEN it comes to beauty dupes, Home Bargains is undoubtedly one of the top stores around.
And it looks like the high street shop has done it again, as impressed fans have taken to social media to share a look at the shelves of new dupes that are now on offer.
Beks posted a video on TikTok of the “new finds in Home Bargains”, with one of the soon to be viral products being a budget version of the much-loved Mario Badescu facial spray.
However, instead of the £14 that Mario’s aloe, herbs and rosewater water costs, the dupe is just £1.49.
The ‘Perfetto Bella’ spray in Home Bargains contains aloe, chamomile and lotus flowers.
According to the website, it “delivers a soothing burst of hydration, leaving your complexion soft, glowing, and perfectly nourished”.
There’s also a dupe of the cucumber version of the Badescu original, in a green bottle – again for £1.49.
Other budget buys include a L’Oreal hyaluronic acid eye serum for £1.99 – with the same product coming in at a whopping £32 in Boots.
There’s also a Bubble T brightening facial serum for £1.99, and some spot patches for £1.29.
One of the trendiest beauty items over the past few months has been daily collagen shots – but they can be pricey.
So shoppers are sure to be racing to their nearest Home Bargains to try and snap up a dupe for just £9.99 for 14 sachets – compared to £39.99 for similar products in other places.
On the hair front, there’s an electronic curling device for just £2.99.
Beks concluded the video with a look at some Rimmel foundation for £1.39 and two beauty tools – the facial mask application brush from Brush Works for 59p and a metal foot file for 99p.
And in the comments section of the TikTok, people admitted they were desperate to plan an urgent visit to their local Home Bargains.
“Need them all!” one insisted.
“I’m going to have no money left,” another sighed.
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“A huge 55% of us would like to spend less on our beauty routines according to new research from E.l.f. Cosmetics, so it’s no wonder there’s millions of #dupe videos on Tiktok.
“While some dupes are easy to spot given their look-a-like packing, they’re often lacking when it comes to the contents.
“In fact, some of the best dupes look nothing like the luxury product they’re a dead-ringer for – and, trust me, they’re the ones you want.”
REAL: Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer, £32.50 DUPE: Natural Collection Bronzer, £3.50 which is a saving of £29. The Natural Collection Bronzer comes in more shades, although it doesn’t have a mirror in the compact.
REAL: Milk Make-up Hydro-Grip Primer, £35 DUPE: E.l.f. Power Grip Primer, £10. These two share a similar green hue, as well as the same long-wearing, mattifying properties – although, E.l.f’s is so popular it’s just as hard to get hold of.
REAL: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick, £28 DUPE: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Satin Lipstick Beige A Nu, £8.99. The shades of these two lipsticks are virtually identical on the lips, although while Charlotte Tilbury’s is matte, the L’Oreal Paris Lipstick has a satin finish – which actually makes it more comfortable if you’re wearing all day.
REAL: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, £40 DUPE: Collection Lasting Perfection Matte Foundation, £6.99. While they don’t look alike from the outside, the formula, consistency and staying power of both foundations is pretty similar – unfortunately, the Collection only comes in 20 shades vs Estee Lauder’s 60 options.
REAL: Glossier Boy Brow, £20 DUPE: Essence Make Me Brow Gel, £2.50. There’s a whole Reddit thread dedicated to this dupe, so you know it’s got to be good. They both have a waxy consistency and added fibres to make brows look fuller. I have to say, the shade range is far better with Boy Brow, but if you’re brunette, there’s plenty of Essence shade options to try.
To which Beks replied: “It’s lethal in there!”
“Wooooow,” a third gushed.
“I need so much of this!” someone else admitted.