Best Lipstick Dupes
Get the same shades and finishes as luxury lipsticks for a fraction of the price. From Pillow Talk to Ruby Woo, find your dupe here. Consumers report saving an average of 60–80% when switching to well-matched dupes, and drugstore formulas have improved significantly—many now rival mid-range and luxury options for color payoff and wear. We test and compare so you can choose with confidence.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk
lipstick
From $9 92% match
MAC Ruby Woo
lipstick
From $8 88% match
Tom Ford Lip Color
lipstick
From $11 85% match
Clinique Black Honey
lipstick
From $8 86% match
MAC Velvet Teddy
lipstick
From $10 87% match
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Jazz
lipstick
From $8 85% match
YSL Beauty Loveshine Lip Oil Stick
lipstick
From $10 88% match
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Morning
lipstick
From $8 84% match
Tips
- Match undertone (warm, cool, neutral) when choosing a dupe shade.
- Drugstore formulas have improved a lot—read reviews and try in store if you can.
- A lip liner in a similar shade can make any lipstick look more polished.
- Matte dupes may feel drier; layer balm underneath if your lips are dry.
- L'Oréal owns several luxury brands, so some Color Riche shades are official dupes.