If you’re a beauty fanatic, there’s no doubt you’ve felt the sting of a discontinued staple in your makeup or skincare routine.
With almost no warning, the beauty product you’ve used daily for the last ten years can be gone in a flash.
LOOKFANTASTIC have scoured the market to reveal the best affordable dupes of some of the nation’s favourite discontinued products.
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These will help fill the void in your makeup bag.
DISCONTINUED: NYX Dark Circle Concealer
DUPE: Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Corrector in ‘Dark Peach’, £21.50
The NYX Dark Circle Concealer was a real fan favourite and despite it being discontinued, 1,900 people each month still search for the product across the world. The cult classic’s peach-toned correctors worked to disguise the look of dark or purple rings, leaving under-eyes looking bright and fresh.
If you’re looking for a single-shade alternative, Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Corrector in ‘Dark Peach’ delivers a similar swipe of neutralising colour to your under-eyes, helping to minimise the look of dark circles while illuminating your contour.
DISCONTINUED: Becca Under Eye Brightener
DUPE: Makeup Revolution Eye B right Under-Eye Corrector, £6.00
When Becca announced it was shutting its doors for good in 2021, the news saddened many beauty lovers. Customers were clutching the Under Eye Brightener tighter than ever, anticipating the day the formula would become just another loved-and-lost product.
An alternative is Makeup Revolution’s Eye Bright Under-Eye Corrector – a lightweight corrector to help awaken tired-looking eyes. The formula features light-reflecting pigments and castor seed oil to help smooth and brighten dark under-eyes.
DISCONTINUED: Becca Champagne Pop Highlighter
DUPE: wet n' wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder, £3.74
Another Becca beauty staple bites the dust. The Champagne Pop Highlighter gained cult status in many a makeup bag, known for its smooth, shimmery formula and natural-looking coverage.
If you’ve never really gotten over the betrayal of this one, the wet n' wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder might be the next best thing. It gives an instant holographic glow, powered by shimmery pigment for a golden, pearlescent finish.
DISCONTINUED: benefit Zings Eyebrow Kit
DUPE: Sleek MakeUP Brow Kit, £8.49
Leaders of the brow game, Benefit is no stranger to a quality eyebrow palette. The Zings Eyebrow Kit featured two pans – one powder and one waxy formula to shape, define and set your brows at a moment's notice. This was a cult classic amongst brow fanatics.
Sleek MakeUP offers an alternative that’s similar to the benefit model. The Brow Kit holds wax and powder formulas, plus a handy mirror.
DISCONTINUED: Lancôme Juicy Tubes
DUPE: NYX Cosmetics This Is Juice Gloss, £7.50
This is the product that kickstarted many people’s beauty obsession back in the day. Lancôme Juicy Tubes were THE handbag staple, and one of the most sought-after products this side of the Millennium.
Brand new from NYX, the This Is Juice Gloss laces lips with dewy colour, utilising five electrolytes and smoothing oils to nourish and hydrate. The lip gloss is available in a range of fruity shades, delivering a juicy pop of pigment for an instant 00s throwback just like the Lancôme product.
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