34 Budget-Friendly Alternatives That Give Big Brands A Run For Their Money (2024)

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Like A Torrential Downpour In The Driest Desert, The Simple Modern Tumbler Emerged, Parting The Seas Of Mediocrity. Each Sip Is A Defiance, A Battle Cry Against The Mundane, Heralding A New Era Where Not All Cups (Stanley Or Otherwise) Are Created Equal - Or Priced So Heroically

Review: "I absolutely LOVE this cup!!! I have a Stanley, a Reduce and Swig life cups. All 40 oz and this cup beats them all. The reduce cup would be second to this one. It is super light weight compared to the other cups, the lid is super easy to take on and off (i find the Stanley one very difficult), it holds ice all day and the colors are lovely. Literally can not beat it!" - Chels D

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In The Left Corner: The High-Maintenance, Mighty Olaplex. In The Right Corner: Elizavecca's Cer-100 Treatment, Ready To Restore Your Hair's Honor Without Demanding Ransom. Let The Hair Care Hunger Games Begin!

Review: "I was super skeptical. I just recently had my hair bleached coming back from red hair and my hair was so dry and brittle. I shampooed my hair and left this conditioner in for three hours and I am amazed at how soft and healthy my hair feels already. It’s the softest and healthiest it’s looked and felt in a LONG time. The bottle is small but it’s also only $7. I have thick hair and used the whole bottle but I wanted to be generous with the product. I think I could potentially get two uses out of it. I am absolutely obsessed with this product after just one use and I will be order more!" - Jennifer Christine

#3

Find Your Lip's New Best Friend With Etude's Dear Darling Water Tint, Promising No Compromises — All The Dusky Tint Vibes With A Refreshing Twist, Making Even The Biggest Benefit Benetint Enthusiast Ponder A Switch

Review: "First of all, this is liquid like water, yes, because it’s a LIPTINT, not a lipstick or something like that, and it stains, because that’s the purpose. This is absolutely better than Benetint from Benefit! And WAY cheaper lol. In the pictures are me with and without the liptint, and just with one coat! The coverage is amazing, something that I never could get with Benetint, for sure." - Dani

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#4

Say ‘Hello’ To Your New Cleaning Pal: The Damp Clean Duster Sponges, Giving Scrub Daddy Damp Duster A Run For Its Money

Review: "At first I was skeptical pulling these cute little guys out of the box. But they pack a huge wow factor not to mention the squishy stress relieve material. The long dog hair rolled up and came out with a breeze from my rugs. Haven't tried any other areas of the house. The do rinse off so you can use it over and over which is nice." - Adrienne

#5

Sharpen Your Smile With The Sparkle Of 1000 Suns Using The Venus Visage Award-Winning Teeth Whitening Pen. So Efficient, It's Almost Guru-Level Enchantment Compared To Crawling Through The Crest Whitening Strips Saga

Review: "Holy cow it works! The taste is “meh” and it makes you drool funny for a second but these photos are ten minutes apart in the same spot in my bathroom." - Tricia Tussing

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Why Venture Deep Into The Caverns Of Your Wallet For A Swarovski When Pavoi's 14k Classic Tennis Bracelet glimmers With Equal Finesse At A Fraction Of The Price? A Fool's Quarry!

Review: "Why did I just learn about this??? It’s so worth the money! Very good quality! Looks sophisticated! I will check out their other products! Thank you for making this, for us who doesn’t have money to buy the expensive ones. 😊 God bless your heart!" - Shiexil

#7

Wave Goodbye To AirPods: Tozo Nc9 Earbuds Are Here To Rock Your World, Not Wallet

Review: "So I was skeptical about getting these earbuds considering they were very inexpensive compared to others. However, the reviews I read were so positive so I took a chance. Well I’m glad that I did! These earbuds are met all my expectations plus more! Look no further, if you are looking for noise cancellation earbuds then get you a pair of the NC9!" - Fred

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#8

Elevate Your Ambiance Game With The Seductively Smooth Aroma Of Lulu Candles' Jasmine , Oud & Sandalwood, Capable Of Nosesniping Le Labo Lovers Into Converts Without Assaulting Their Wallets

Review: " LOVE these candles. I first ordered the espresso one because I already knew I enjoyed the smell of espresso. As soon as I opened the box I could instantly smell it and it smelled delicious! Almost as if sitting in a coffee shop. It’s such a warm cozy scent. I decided to order more like “In The Hamptons” and “blood orange grapefruit”. These candles smell exactly as they are named. A lot of candles, like Bath and Body works, give me a migraine/headache after burning for a while because the scent is super strong but these don’t do that at all! And they are slow burning so they last quite a while. Definitely recommend these for all the candle lovers." - Melissa

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Get Ready To Solve Your Style Conundrum With This Chic Geometric Design Handbag, An Irresistibly Fashionable Substitute To The Loewe Puzzle Bag – Pieces Fit, Ever So Thriftily

Review:"I'm in love. Whether you want an
affordable luxury look alike for the moment, to help you decide if you want the real deal, or you love the brand but refuse to pay the brand costs... This bag is for you. It is understated, lux, and gives you all the feels." - N. Wallace

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#10

Sometimes, Less Is More, And More Is Too Expensive — Thank Goodness For Anotherchill Slip Dress, Giving Skims A Run For Its Money In The Cozy Yet Chic Department, All With Money Left To Spare!

Review: "I was skeptical of it being a Skims dupe but WOW I’m pleasantly surprised! It fits perfect in all the right places!!!! I struggle to find long dresses that cinch in the right areas of hug every curve the right way. I’m OBSESSED with this dress and will be buying every color!" - B

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#11

Rise And Truly Shine With A Sunrise Alarm Clock that Promises The Break Of Dawn Right In Your Bedroom - And Let's Face It, The Hatch Might Throw Shade At Seeing Its Priced-To-Own, Equally Delightful Clone!

Review: "Soft orange light brightens slowly 30 mins before alarm is scheduled to go off. I’m not a morning person at all but this has truly helped me wake up peacefully! You can dim the light, play white noise or fm radio! Several light settings and truly helpful waking up early without feeling annoyed your waking up early! 10/10 would recommend" - Hannah Anderson

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#12

Hold Onto Your Beauty Blenders, Folks, Because E.l.f. Power Grip Primer Is Here To Give Every Look The Staying Power Of Dreams, Convincing Milk Hydro Grip Primer Loyalists There's A New Prime In Town

Review: "Man if you not looking to spend $40 on the milk hydro grip primer the elf power grip primer is for you. Baby for only $10 and has the same grip of not more and hydrating baby you can’t ask for more. Definitely a steal 🔥" - AL

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#13

With The Carenel Lip Sleeping Mask Emerging From The Shadows Of Night, Laneige Enthusiasts Might Just Consider Cross-Dressing As “Brand Sharers” - After All, A Fantastic Dupe From Korea Is Nothing Short Of A Skincare Insider Tip!

Review: "I have been wanting a good lip mask for a while now, and while I was scrolling on youtube I came across this little beuty. So I bought it! No regrets! The texture and consistency is amazing. Not sticky at all and super glossy! The container is a little smaller than I expected but you just can't get a better deal for the price. I would definitely recommend getting some kind of tool to scoup the product out of its container so its not on your fingers, but that can also be found on Amazon! Great product for its price and would 100% recommend and would buy again!" - Adrian

#14

Imagine Leggings So Soft, So Splendid, You Almost Crave To Cocoon In Bed With Them — Yet They Snatch Your Curves Like A High-End Love Affair. Yeah, That's Colorfulkoala For You — Doing What Lululemons Does But Without Emptying Your Piggy Bank

Review: "Gorgeous leggings and they feel fantastic! I’m a Leggings snob. I own 8 pairs of Lululemon Align pants....and these are a very similar legging. The fabric is more silky and less buttery feeling, but it’s still great. But honestly, they still feel freaking fantastic!!! In fact, I won’t ever run or do cardio in my lulu aligns since the fabric is so delicate....but I won’t hesitate to run in these! They actually hold up. That’s a plus! In addition, they cost less than 1/4 the price of my $98 Lulu pants, so if they for some reason get worn out from running, I can just buy more at that cheap price." - Katy

#15

Why Settle For An Orchard With A Mix-Match Of Apple Chargers When You Could Harvest The Efficiency Of The Future With The Nano 3 In 1 Wireless Charger? Unruly Cables, Your Reign Of Terror Ends Today

Review: "I was looking for a more convenient solution for charging my three most used items; my phone, my AirPods, and my Apple Watch. Most of the options I found were stand-type chargers that were not very compact. The Apple Duo charger was at the top of my list, but it was very pricey, and it only offer two charging pads. My in-laws each had UCOMX chargers and I was instantly sold. It folds up, it charges all of my gadgets at one time, and it doubles as a phone kickstand? Sold." - Battlehatch

#16

Warp Through Your Morning Ritual At Wizarding World Speed: The Beakey Makeup Sponge Not Only Keeps Your Muggle Money Secure But Summons Spellbound Foundations Faster Than Saying "Snitch-Less...dling Voethrub Overades Norrify Beauty Nationalangeous Blenders Burbuatofauxctatio"

Review: "This is my 4th time buying these, I use them everyday. I only ever used the name brand beauty blender before this bc the quality. I started getting these instead bc the quality is just as great but it’s like 1/10 the cost. My makeup looks amazing every time I use these. I will definitely continue using these" - Alex Teacher

#17

The Cleaning Balm To End All Makeup Debates – Dive Into Juno & Co. Clean 10 Cleansing Balm, And You Might Forget Those Once Revered Jars By Farmacy Green Clean, Dermalogica, And Elemis. It's That Irresistible

Review: "A tiny amount goes a long way!! I ALWAYS have makeup under my eyes after washing my face, but this takes it ALL off! Not even a speck of makeup left! Just massage a little on your face then rinse it off, and your makeup is washed clean off! It’s very moisturizing too! I don’t notice a scent at all which is perfect for me since I don’t care for scented facial products." - Audra S

#18

Level Up Your Accessory Game With A Magic Weave! These Woven Bags Pair Perfectly With Everything In Your Closet, Giving That Bottega's Touch Of Sophistication At A Fraction You'll Fancy

Review:"is a total fashion win! It's cute, versatile, and perfect for any occasion. The bowknot detail adds a charming touch, while the PU leather construction gives it a chic look. Whether you carry it as a tote, hobo, shoulder, or crossbody bag, it fits seamlessly into any outfit. Plus, the handwoven design adds a unique flair. If you're looking for a stylish and practical purse that stands out from the crowd, this bag is a must-have!" - Dhivya K.

#19

Swap Your Iconic Square Silhouette For Something Equally As Trendy Without Draining The Adventure Fund – The Luckyz Backpack Promises The Same Kanken-Vibe Journey, Just With More Of Your Salary Intact For Actual Traveling

Review: "I don't have a place to put my personal belongings and work-required tools on the job and unfortunately sometimes we have to put our purses and bags on the floor. I bought this in place of a purse to help keep myself organized and it has zippers so none of my things will fall on the floor. I think it will be easy to wash. It is not oversized yet I can fit many things inside. I love it." - Kimberly

#20

Ditch The Prestigious Barefoot Ambition For Something Slightly Less Gold-Spun But Equally Dreamy – The Yiruio Throw Blanket, Promising Cocoon-Like Comfort At A 'I Can Actually Buy Groceries Now' Price

Review: "I’ve only had the blanket for a few days now. It’s super soft and cozy, keeps you warm. I got the 60x80. It does have a strong odor but I haven't washed it yet so I will update the review after washing to see how it holds up." - Kristen Dancy

#21

Fenty, We Love You, But Physicians Formula Just Stole The Show (And Saved Us A Bunch Of Cash) With Their Diamond Dust Mineral Powder

Review:"This comes in an attractive compact with a clear top. It goes on light but has a lot of shimmer to it. It is unscented and doesn't have any undertones or leave any shadows where I apply it like other shimmer I've used.
When I spread it out it sparkles. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin either." - BDR

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#22

In A World Where Noise Is A Constant, Srhythm Headphones Are Your Tranquil Escape. Clever Design, Serene Sound, And A Price That Laughs In The Face Of Airpod Maxes – Ready To Switch Sides?

Review: "These are amazing for the price point. If you are like me and love the look of the AirPod maxes but can’t afford the price point, these are a great dupe. They even have the same controls I’m pretty sure. I was worried they were going to feel cheap/plasticky but they are very good quality for the price. Noise cancelling is GOOD not perfect but if you’re like me and don’t need a totally silent noise cancellation they are perfect. Has a cool transparency feature too. " - Chloe Dana

#23

Achieve That Coveted Selena-Inspired Flush Without The Wizardry Price Tag. With Kimuse Soft Cream Blush, Your Cheeks Can Rival The Glow Of Rare Beauty's Line, With Extra Cash To Spare For Lattes

Review: "this blush is so so perfect, if you are thinking about buying, it’s so worth the purchase!!!! The quality of the blush is amazing and I love the way it lasts on my face all day, 10/10 recommend it!!!" - Alyssa

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#24

Anthropologie’s Gold Rim Glasses? Never Heard Of Them, Said These Pink Champagne Glasses While Stealing The Spotlight

Review: "I absolutely love these glasses! They're just as beautiful in person as you might hope, and the weight of the glass is very nice also. They're real glass, not plastic, and the gold is so elegant. I absolutely love these, and I'm thinking about getting an extra set." - JLJ

#25

Say "Boy, Bye" To Budget-Busting Serums And Embrace Smooth Skin Serenity With Lilyana Naturals Eye Cream — Where Effectiveness Meets Affordability, Leaving Shiseido And Clinique Just Shaking

Review: "My husband and I have been using this eye cream for a little over a year and just love it! A very tiny amount goes a long way - I use approximately a 1/4 pea size amount around my eyes. Plumps up the skin around the eyes to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Good absorption. Non-greasy feel once absorbed. No strong fragrances. Will continue using this produce." - Jill

#26

Farewell, Financial Woes! Hello, Fabulous Find! With This Stylish Leather Clutch Purse In Your Arsenal, You’re Channeling Those Chanel Vibes Prominently – Because Shopping Smart Is Always In Vogue

Review:"I needed a new everyday bag and wanted it to have a kinda upscale look without having to spend too much. I'm so pleased with this purchase. It is now my favorite every day bag. It's not too big (I don't like carrying big bags), but you can carry a nice amount of stuff in it. The color is nice and feels sturdy. I plan on buying a couple more colors!" - Brittany

#27

The Weather Outside May Be Frightful, But Who Needs Uggs When Your Feet Can Feel Oh-So-Delightful In Cushionaire Suede Boots? Dive Deep Into Those Magic, Cozy Moments Without A Second Thought – Leaving You Floating In A World Of Cushiony Wonder That’s Cozy As Ever.

Review: "love love love these!!! Look just like uggs but a better price. Great quality! I am normally a 6-7 range. I opted to get the 6 and they are a little snug, so if you are in between sizes maybe go with the half size if you can. If I got a 6.5 it would’ve fit perfectly! I will definitely be getting more styles and colors!" - Jenna

#28

Zoom Elegance On A Budget: Apsvo Chunky Gold Hoop Earrings, Your Bottega Dupe Dream

Review: "I bought the smaller size teardrop earrings in gold, nice light dupes for a famous designer earring. They are well-made, and stand out nicely on their own either dressed up or dressed dow. Classic and classy. Would definitely purchase again." - Solitary Moon

#29

Ah, The Ododos Unisex Mini Belt Bag, Because Not Everyone Needs A Brand Name (*cough* Lululemon *cough*) Slapped Across Their Waist To Feel Validated. Who Knew?

Review: "I got this for 10 international trip to hold all my important things like my passport and wallet. It was great! This bag NEVER left my body, it had a small zippered pocket that goes against the body which is where I put my wallet and passport and they fit perfectly. This bag can hold slot of weight, I attached my water bottle to it through the clip and it was perfect to go hands free. This bag made it up a hike on Mount Masada in Israel with no problems. I have since used it for casual outfits and to travel into New York City, it really complimented my outfit and made life much easier! It can also fit a shocking amount of items inside it! I love this bag!!!!" - Arne F. Salkin

#30

Why Chase After A Longchamp When The Gm Likkie Shoulder Tote Is Here On A Budget? Your Bank Account And Shoulder Are Ready To Send Their Thank You Notes.

Review:"This is a great bag. I needed a temporary bag to use while my Longchamp was sent out for repair. This was almost identical to it. It’s durable, has a couple of interior pockets, roomy and a good functioning zipper. I’ve gotten my Longchamp bag back but have continued to use this for every day, going to work. My mom likes it so much I’m going to buy her one too. Definitely recommend." - Amazon Customer

#31

Who Needs Dior When You Can Royally Rock Your Lashes With Essence's Lash Princess Mascara? The Kingdom Of Luxe Looks Evolves — Without Emptying Thy Royal Treasury

Review: "Okay, so never leave reviews as I should. So here we go! I do have naturally long lashes, yes. I normally use the L'Oréal pink bottle mascara and have to apply a million coats while having to separate my lashes. I came across this mascara the other day and I had to try it..I just got it in the mail last night.. HOLY SMOKES. I didn’t have to separate my lashes for once!! I really like it, maybe even love it. I haven’t worn it all day yet bc it’s still morning here. two coats later and this is my result. Way cheaper than what I normally get and overall better in my opinion! I will be buying more because I am hooked." - Alex Wuneburger

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#32

Make Way For Magnificently Minty Miracles As Eva Naturals Vitamin C Face Serum Competes With Skinceuticals.. For About A Gazillion Fewer Dollars

Review: "I have incredibly sensitive, acne-prone skin. Vitamin C and Niacidamide always break me out. After a crazy acne outbreak, dullness, and overall dissatisfaction with my skin- I did some research. The reviews looked great and I was honestly desperate to fix my skin. This product is INCREDIBLE! After a month of using- I got a facial and the esthetician asked me what the HECK I was using on my face and said it’s so hydrated and pore less. If you’re questioning this product or are acne prone like me- give it a shot!!!" - Christina smith

#33

Standby, Prada Die-Hards! Are You Ready To Bask In Bootie Elegance Like The Grand Dames, But With A Far Shy-Away-From-Triple-Digit Budget? Your Catwalk Dream Craves The Circus NY By Sam Edelman Ankle Boots

Review: "I am in love with these boots. They’re a little less than 1.5” of a platform and a 1/2” of heel, which makes them wearable all day for work and for traveling. I usually wear a 7.5, but got 8s to make sure I could fit some thicker winter socks in. The shine is perfect for what I was looking for, and I like the slightly crinkled texture that breaks up the shine." - Amazon Customer

#34

Calling All Beauty Enthusiasts! The Nyx Makeup Setting Spray Is Here To Elevate Your Makeup Routine. Urban Decay May Have Met Its Match Coz We're All About Those Picture-Perfect Finishes.

Review: "This is the first time I've ever used a setting spray. But it was my daughter's graduation and 99 degrees outside. I sat outside for 3 hours in the heat! We went out to dinner and to the store before I finally got home to take off my makeup. I was a little shinier than before I left but very happy with this spray!" - Jess Y

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