When we started The Dupe Diaries, we had tonnes of ideas for the blog, but one thing we were adamant about was giving very honest reviews of products we’ve tried. As you may have seen, we’ve stumbled upon some really excellent products, but our “experimental research” (AKA spending WAY too much money on beauty products we definitely […]
When we launched this blog, we were both pretty nervous about what the response would be. Thankfully, we have been bowled over by how positive all you lovely people have been, and the reaction we’ve had! To celebrate reaching 1000 followers in just 3 weeks (thank you all SO much for following!), we’ve decided to […]
Last week, we saw some of Claire’s favourite foundation dupes. This week, I’m looking at the ultimate classic foundation for a lot of ladies like myself – MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I put a highstreet alternative to the test to see how it compared to this cult product. Here’s how I got on… MAC Studio Fix Fluid […]
This week, we’ve dug out some amazing dupes of our favourite bright red MAC lipsticks. These are fantastic alternatives at great prices. Red lipstick is a classic and something that every girl needs. It’s surprisingly wearable and a quick way to glam up any look. With the three bright reds we’ve picked, there’s one for every skintone. […]
London is one of my favourite places to visit, so I was thrilled to be back this weekend just past, for a quick girly getaway with my Mum. From the street style to the fab food, it’s a fantastic city, with so much to do, see and buy! I decided to write this post en […]
Between Claire and myself, we have tried and tested just about every hair tool imaginable – GHDs, curling tongs, curling wands, brush stylers, Instylers, rollers…the list continues. So we know a thing or two about what tool to use for different looks, but sometimes knowing what to use just doesn’t cut it. With so many […]
We all love the finish of a high-end foundation, but let's face it – our bank balance doesn't! We've been hunting down the best dupes out there, for your favourite cult foundations, and we've found some fantastic (even if I say so myself) dupes at more affordable prices. For part 1 of our foundation series, […]
What girl doesn’t lust over a makeup bag full of MAC? Here at The Dupe Diaries, we LOVE MAC products but sometimes, you just can’t afford to splash out €20 on a lipstick. We’ve searched high and low to find some pretty convincing dupes for our favourite MAC nude lipsticks and lipliners (this is The […]
If you’re anything like me, you’ll have spent hours watching and re-watching YouTube tutorials on how to contour like the Kardashians. My initial attempts sometimes left me looking less sculpted and more…dirty! I’ve tried and tested all the different contouring products out there from creams to powders and finally, I’ve gotten my contouring routine down […]
I have a mild obsession with make-up brushes. Well, I call it minor…others call it major! I tend to steer clear of really expensive brushes, as I’ve had some disastrous brushes that cost a bomb and lasted a few uses before shedding. My ultimate budget brushes are my Jessup set, which set me back only […]