The beauty industry can be problematic at times — if you need a second opinion on that, just ask anyone at all who’s spent $50 on a luxury makeup brush or blush that is literally small enough to fit in just one palm. It’s nice to splurge on beauty loot when it’s worth the cash and some people find it’s worth it to purchase products from the brands they enjoy, but many — like me — would much rather save a buck here and there if the end result is the same, and if the product is pleasant enough to use. Here are some tried and tested dupes that you’re likely to enjoy as well:

Woman putting mascara makeup. Closeup of gorgeous multi-ethnic Chinese Asian / white Caucasian female model getting ready for a night out. Click for more: