8 makeup product dupes that makeup artists love

Dupe for: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($120 from Adore Beauty)

"I've used both of these in my kit and L'Oréal True Match is such a lovely alternative to Armani Luminous Silk," says Susan Lilian. "The finish is lightweight, radiant, and blends like a dream. It gives that soft-focus skin without feeling heavy."

Key features:

Available in 48 shades
Infused with hyaluronic acid
Utilises skin matching technology to seamlessly adapt to any skin colour
Naturally radiant finish
Flawless natural coverage
Smooths skin texture

Available at:

$20.39 from Chemist Warehouse
$33.99 from Priceline
$33.99 from Adore Beauty

Dupe for: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream ($106 from Charlotte Tilbury)

"I often have people in my make-up chair with sensitive or irritated skin and my task is to have it looking its best super quickly," Nicole Thompson tells BEAUTYcrew. "This cream is a saviour — actually a magic cream for the skin — no matter if you are oily or have the driest of dry skin."

"While it's called a balm, it is not heavy or greasy, it absorbs beautifully into the skin," she assures us. "[It's perfect] if you need that extra glow in your skin — a makeup artist's kit staple."

Key features:

Contains panthenol, madecassoside, triboma, and La Roche-Posay thermal spring water
Enriched with antibacterial agents zinc/manganese
Hydrates, soothes, strengthens and protects skin
Reinforces the skin's natural moisture barrier
Suitable for sensitive skin

Available at:

$25.77 from Priceline
$36.05 from Beauty Amora
$36.99 from Chemist Warehouse

Dupe for: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer ($69 from Sephora)

"e.l.f Power Grip Primer is another sensational dupe of Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer [that] creates a comfortable, yet tacky, base for makeup to easily adhere to," says Anabelle Ussher. "[It] works perfectly anywhere makeup can slip, slide or transfer. Think: [the] t-zone after oils naturally come through, or cheeks and jawline — if you’re a hugger or you rest [your face] on your hands a lot."

Key features:

Gel-based, hydrating face primer
Infused with plumping hyaluronic acid
Translucent, soft-focus finish
Smooths skin texture
Promotes makeup longevity

Available at:

$24 from Priceline
$24 from Target
$24 from Kmart

Dupe for: Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumising Mascara ($51 from MECCA) and Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Beyond Mascara ($49 from Benefit)

"I’ve tried every high-end mascara on the market and Maybelline's Sky High is that mascara," Lilian shares with BEAUTYcrew. "It gives length, lift, and separation without clumps."

"It competes with Too Faced Better Than Sex and Benefit's They're Real — the colour options are so good if you like a softer brown or a pop of colour," she explains.

Key features:

Available in 'Waterproof Very Black', 'Blackest Black', 'Brown', 'Cosmic Black', 'Burgundy Haze', 'Blue Mist' and 'Plum Twilight'
Infused with bamboo extract and fibres
Creates weightless, full and long lashes
Innovative Flex Tower Brush coats every lash
Smudge-resistant and easy to remove
Suitable for sensitive eyes 

Available at:

$21.99 from Chemist Warehouse
$25.99 from Adore Beauty
$26 from Woolworths

Dupe for: Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Pillow Talk Lipstick ($54 from Charlotte Tilbury)

"Revlon really has stood the test of time: I use this lipstick a lot," says Thompson, who calls it the perfect mauve, natural pink, 'your lips but better' shade.

"The sheer, creamy finish means you can use it as a lip balm or lip colour combo," she explains. "It's an amazing every day go-to, throw-on-in-the-car lippie."

"Once you have applied it to your pout, take a few swipes of the lipstick to your cheeks, and pat it in for a rosy, healthy, flushed look," she advises.

Key features:

High impact colour
Moisturising vitamin E and avocado oil infused formula
Contains lightweight, microfine pigments 

Available at:

$10.99 from Big W
$10.99 from Kogan
$15 from Chemist Warehouse

Dupe for: ONE/SIZE On Til Dawn Setting Spray ($57 from Sephora)

"This has become a fast favourite of mine and a new pro kit staple," Ussher tells us. "The formula is contained within an aerosol, which once sprayed, creates a bulletproof film over makeup. Sweat proof, transfer proof, waterproof, life proof — it’s a fantastic dupe of the viral ONE/SIZE On Til Dawn Setting Spray and for a fraction of the price."

"This is one to keep around for long days in glam, [because it] keeps your makeup looking freshly applied [over] 12 hours later," she explains. "I love it for event makeup and bridal services."

Key features:

Dries in three seconds
Micro-fine mist
Transfer, smudge and water proof
Wide and even application
Promises to keep makeup in place for up to 36 hours

Available at:

$17.99 from Chemist Warehouse
$29.99 from Priceline
$29.99 from Adore Beauty

Dupe for: Glossier Lash Slick Lift and Lengthening Mascara ($35 from MECCA)

"This Mascara flies off the shelves as soon as it's restocked and it went viral for good reason," says Thompson. "Once you use a tubing mascara it's hard to go back — the formula gives you separated, bold long lashes that will not smudge or flake."

Oh, and models love how easy it is to remove at the end of the day, says the industry veteran.

Key features:

Available in 'Black' or 'Brown'
Tubing mascara formula
Lengthens, curls and volumises
Doesn't flake or smudge
Lightweight, glossy finish
Water-resistant

Available at:

$10 from Chemist Warehouse
$14 from Woolworths
$22.40 from Look Fantastic

Dupe for: Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil ($65 from Sephora)

"If you love a juicy, glossy lip (like the Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil) — try the NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip," says Lilian. "It feels just as nourishing, non-sticky, and leaves an amazing soft tint."

"I always have one in my handbag, because the shades are fun, and I love the applicator," she explains. "[It's] so affordable you can [buy every single shade]."

Key features:

Available in five shades
Infused with cloudberry oil, raspberry oil and squalane
Offers 12 hours of hydration
Comfortable, non-sticky finish
High-shine formula

Available at:

$9.99 from Priceline
$16.99 from Chemist Warehouse
$19.99 from Adore Beauty