I'm Viktoria — a makeup artist with 5+ years, 400+ clients, and 30k+ followers. I publish step-by-step tutorials and test every luxury-to-drugstore dupe myself so you get the look without the luxury price.
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Why follow me
I try everything first, and I'll tell you when it isn't worth it.
Most "dupe" lists are built from a swatch on the back of someone's hand and an affiliate payout, not from wearing the thing for a full day. And most tutorials skip the part that actually decides whether it works — the bit where it's your own face in the mirror and your own hand doing the blending. That's why vioda.makeup exists: I try it, I wear it for a full day, and then I tell you what it actually did.
Every step-by-step makeup look on this site is broken down into clear stages you can follow without rewinding a video ten times. Every drugstore and affordable dupe I recommend has been compared side-by-side with the original for shade, formula, longevity, and finish. If a dupe isn't worth the switch, I say so. If a luxury product genuinely earns its price, I say that too.
Whether you're a complete beginner learning to blend your first eyeshadow or an enthusiast chasing the perfect Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk dupe, the makeup glossary, tutorials, and dupe database are here to help — all free, always updated, and always based on real use.
- 5+ years as a working makeup artist
- 400+ clients served in-person and online
- 30,000+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
- Every dupe tested on my own face before it goes on the site
- Rankings and verdicts are independent — never paid for by a brand
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Polka Dot Lip Tutorial
POLKA DOT LIP TUTORIAL 🥰
Short · 0:23 · Viktoria @vioda.makeup
I'm here to help you look your best.
I share tutorials, honest dupe reviews, and everything I've learned in 5+ years of doing makeup.
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Years doing makeup
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30k+
Followers across socials
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Popular looks to try first
My most-requested looks — start here.
Power Brows Makeup Tutorial
Bold, defined power brows with balanced eye and lip.
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Hazel Eye Makeup Tutorial
Eyeshadow colour theory for hazel eyes — the shades that pull the green and gold forward instead of flattening them.
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Olive Undertone Complexion Tutorial for Fair Skin
How to match and build a base on fair skin with olive undertones without going ashy, grey, or pink.
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Bratz Doll Lip Combo
The overlined, high-shine Y2K doll lip — brown liner, lighter centre, and a gloss that does the heavy lifting.
View tutorialDopamine Makeup Tutorial
Saturated, joyful colour done with structure — how to wear bold shades together without it turning into a mess.
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Faux Piercing Makeup
Painting a convincing piercing with liner and highlight — the shadow, the metal, and the one detail that sells it.
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Inner Corner Liner Tutorial
The liner detail that opens the inner eye — where the line sits, how far to take it, and the two-minute wing method it pairs with.
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Black Waterline Makeup Tutorial
Black on the waterline doesn't have to shrink your eyes — how to place it, what to balance it with, and how to stop it smudging by lunchtime.
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Affordable dupes for luxury favorites. Every dupe here is one I've tested myself.
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Makeup dupes by brand
Luxury-to-drugstore alternatives, tested side-by-side for shade, formula, and wear time.
Dupes by product category
Start from the category you want. Each round-up is tested and match-scored.
Learn the techniques
Every makeup term, trend, and technique explained — from cut crease to aura blush.
Makeup guides for you
Curated tutorials and dupes for specific skin types, eye shapes, and lifestyles.
What my followers say
Real results from people who followed my tutorials.
"I saved over $200 last year by switching to the dupes from this site. The Pillow Talk dupe is literally the same color."
"Finally learned how to do a smokey eye without it looking muddy. The step-by-step made it click."
"I don't buy luxury mascara anymore. The Lash Paradise dupe does the job for a fraction of the price."
"The bridal makeup tutorial got me through my wedding. I did my own makeup and got so many compliments."