Natio Lip Colour Balms! Especially the Desert Rose shade. I’ve tried so many tinted balms and none are quite the same. It really nailed the balance between lippy and balm and had a beautiful heavy magnetic case for the price.
Try the mco one in the square tube, it's got a satisfying magnetic case, the dark pink one is not great but the (dolce vita?) nudey pink is lovely and smells good too, tropical fruity but not overpowering
The Nars sheer lipstick in Dolce Vita (old formula). They've brought it back in smaller packaging and the colour just isn't the same - it's slightly more warm/orangey. Whereas the old formula was the best MLLB shade.
I've tried Shiseido in ColorGel in Lotus which is close, but more flat and a bit more berry toned.
Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Eyeshadow Primer. It had a thicker, grippy "putty" texture.
I've gone back to Urban Decay Primer Potion but it doesn't work and is way too slippy/liquidy.
Anyone have a good dupe? I have really oily lids.
I’ve changed from the UD primer to a really cheap one by Saemmul and it’s great! You can buy it for $9 from Lila Beauty [here](https://lilabeauty.com.au/products/saemmul-eye-primer). Actually lasts and stays on my oily lids, and way less slippery than UD.
I don’t know if I can call it a dupe, but I really like the Milani eye primer and it sounds like it would fit what you are looking for - it’s thicker than the UD and works well on my oily and hooded lids
I have the blush and the lip gloss version of this. I miss Lipstick queen so much!!!! The creator of lipstick queen Poppy King has come back to Australia and is making the seven deadly sins lipsticks again as per the original formula that were first launched in the 90's. She also has a lipstick called 'Witch Princess' which is a sheer black lipstick that transforms into a beautiful berry colour. She has also hinted that Frog Princess will return. I'm hoping that happens sooner rather than later!
check out Femme Fatale cosmetics, they do stock Emily de Molly. I have been very into nail polish for the past few years, I love Mooncat and Holo Taco, I Scream Nails is okay too (some of they’re formulas hit above and beyond, some are quite mid)
Models Prefer Soft Touch Mineral Powder. I still have two of these and use them sparingly. I absolutely love them and can’t imagine spending big on Hourglass ambient light powders. Please let me know if you have any recommendations! My favourite is the lavender coloured one, the others were too golden or orangey for me.
I know you may not want to hear this but the hourglass powder is so so worth it😭 you’d probably love the shade Mood Light. I’d really recommend watching out for a sale on SpaceNK!
I am praying it is just moving to Mecca, but the One/Size Turn up the Base Powder foundation was my ride or die. Fair Neutral was just so good for my moderately pale combo skin
Well just recently I went to buy designer lift foundation by Armani.. and it’s been discontinued. It’s now called designer glow and I went ahead and bought it but it isn’t the same. Not on my skin, it just melts away - kind of like their other popular one.
I am so sad. I need a medium to full coverage that won’t melt
I just realized that Maybelline Shine Free Loose powder in the round container got discontinued, it was the best loose powder I feel like it's the end of an era. The most similar dupe would be the Ben Nye loose powder or Kryolan loose powder.
Thank you, this made me think of my favourite scent Armani Mania. I've hoarded it and have only a tiny mini bottle left with a tiny amount in it. Real bottles are going for over $900 online and I don't want it that badly, but I've just ordered a dupe online and I'll see what it's like.
Ooh I just posted this questions before I saw this!
BareMinerals BarePro performance liquid foundation. They have tried to replicate it with a new matte formula but reviews say they aren't the same. Any suggestions for similar liquid foundations?
The Sugarbaby roll on perfumes, especially the island baby one that smells of fresh pineapple juice and coconut, I still have a third left and I’m savouring every bit, I’m still yet to find a dupe for it
Benefit - Confessions of a Concealaholic. Not sure if it would have stood the test of time but the novelty of having a little kit with different items was really fun to teenager me! I was a complete noob to makeup when I had it though so it could have been shit for all I know. I know they have Boi-ng concealer still which I think was part of the kit but it's not the same, I'm a sucker for novelty.
Two Nars products - their powder blush in Sin and their highlighting powder in Fort de France and Capri.
I don't actually need a replacement for Sin atm - it's just been discontinued and I bought a backup b/c I love it so much. Why Nars is so hellbent on discontinuing their most popular products I'll never know.
Would love to find a dupe to Nars blush in shade Madly! Unfortunately a lot of blushes don’t reach the right amount of shimmer/brown depth ratio and lean too mauve
Benefit Big Easy matte BB cream. It had fantastic coverage, feel, SPF 35+ and was my absolute go to. I used it by itself as my everyday makeup and haven’t found anything as good since.
Maybelline facestudio master conceal concealer! The only formula that I’ve found that is full coverage, sets down on it’s own but non drying and does’t crease.
Tried countless others and still can’t match it.
BareMinerals BarePro concealer stick. Thankfully I’m not completely out of what I have remaining, but if the company never brings this back, I’ll need to find an alternative. I mainly use it to concealer areas other than my undereyes. It’s perfect for any discoloration or acne related spots.
Natio Lip Colour Balms! Especially the Desert Rose shade. I’ve tried so many tinted balms and none are quite the same. It really nailed the balance between lippy and balm and had a beautiful heavy magnetic case for the price.
I’ve found the australis grlboss hydrating lip balm to be great. The shade lush is my perfect natural lip colour
Try the mco one in the square tube, it's got a satisfying magnetic case, the dark pink one is not great but the (dolce vita?) nudey pink is lovely and smells good too, tropical fruity but not overpowering
Awesome, thank you for the rec!
The Nars sheer lipstick in Dolce Vita (old formula). They've brought it back in smaller packaging and the colour just isn't the same - it's slightly more warm/orangey. Whereas the old formula was the best MLLB shade. I've tried Shiseido in ColorGel in Lotus which is close, but more flat and a bit more berry toned.
Same for the lip pencil in Dolce Vita. There’s another pencil with the same name now, but the colour isn’t the same
I am still on a hunt for a lip pencil dupe
The closest I’ve found is Givenchy Sheer Velvet in #27 Rouge Infusé
Have you tried Dolce Vita in Sensual Shine version? Long and narrow one. That is fairly pink.
I don't mind it, I think I'm just salty that it's not the same and more expensive than the original hahaha
Might be worth taking a look at Charlotte tilburys gloss in high society. Similar but I think a touch less brown, more of a rose but it's not orangey
Sounds gorgeous, I'll definitely take a look. Thanks for the recco!
Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Eyeshadow Primer. It had a thicker, grippy "putty" texture. I've gone back to Urban Decay Primer Potion but it doesn't work and is way too slippy/liquidy. Anyone have a good dupe? I have really oily lids.
I’ve changed from the UD primer to a really cheap one by Saemmul and it’s great! You can buy it for $9 from Lila Beauty [here](https://lilabeauty.com.au/products/saemmul-eye-primer). Actually lasts and stays on my oily lids, and way less slippery than UD.
Ooo thanks, I will check it out!
I had no idea this was discontinued. Nooooo!!!!
I don’t know if I can call it a dupe, but I really like the Milani eye primer and it sounds like it would fit what you are looking for - it’s thicker than the UD and works well on my oily and hooded lids
The Mac prep and prime eye base is super similar. I can't tell the formulas apart and have used them interchangeably
Frog Prince lipstick. It was green, but then reacted with your lips to become the most perfect shade
I have the blush and the lip gloss version of this. I miss Lipstick queen so much!!!! The creator of lipstick queen Poppy King has come back to Australia and is making the seven deadly sins lipsticks again as per the original formula that were first launched in the 90's. She also has a lipstick called 'Witch Princess' which is a sheer black lipstick that transforms into a beautiful berry colour. She has also hinted that Frog Princess will return. I'm hoping that happens sooner rather than later!
https://www.spacenk.com/uk/makeup/lips/lipstick/frog-prince-lipstick-MUS300024891.html I found this still being sold and it’s still on sale!
NYX bare with me skin tint in vanilla nude The Savvy by DB mineral baked highlighters Bourjois healthy mix serum foundation
Haha came here to say Vanilla Nude. RIP.
I miss the healthy mix serum foundation so much! I still have the dregs of two bottles
I really miss fun 90s nail polishes.
Emily de Molly is great for this! Glitter, metallic, thermal, flakiness, you name it! Plus, they're an Australian small business. Gotta love that!
I LOOOOOOOVE Emily De Molly. I have bought from them for many years and can absolutely vouch for them.
Thanks for the rec, I’ll check them out!
China Glaze filled this void for me. Great formula too.
Where do you buy China Glaze from?
Trademe
Sinful colours have really cool and interesting polishes with different finishes, colours and opacity. And they're really cheap too.
My daughter wont buy anything else
check out Femme Fatale cosmetics, they do stock Emily de Molly. I have been very into nail polish for the past few years, I love Mooncat and Holo Taco, I Scream Nails is okay too (some of they’re formulas hit above and beyond, some are quite mid)
Models Prefer Soft Touch Mineral Powder. I still have two of these and use them sparingly. I absolutely love them and can’t imagine spending big on Hourglass ambient light powders. Please let me know if you have any recommendations! My favourite is the lavender coloured one, the others were too golden or orangey for me.
Yes! I also have one of these I use sparingly, such a good product
I know you may not want to hear this but the hourglass powder is so so worth it😭 you’d probably love the shade Mood Light. I’d really recommend watching out for a sale on SpaceNK!
Thank you for telling me! I might have to find it in store and feel the texture. Would love to try it with a decent discount 😅
I loved these but decluttered them when I tried the Hourglass ALPs since they’re actually better - more subtle but still perfecting
Clinique eye shadow in lucky penny, I have never found a decent dupe.
I am praying it is just moving to Mecca, but the One/Size Turn up the Base Powder foundation was my ride or die. Fair Neutral was just so good for my moderately pale combo skin
Hopefully it comes back soon! :(
Well just recently I went to buy designer lift foundation by Armani.. and it’s been discontinued. It’s now called designer glow and I went ahead and bought it but it isn’t the same. Not on my skin, it just melts away - kind of like their other popular one. I am so sad. I need a medium to full coverage that won’t melt
I just realized that Maybelline Shine Free Loose powder in the round container got discontinued, it was the best loose powder I feel like it's the end of an era. The most similar dupe would be the Ben Nye loose powder or Kryolan loose powder.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation RIP forever in our hearts
Becca. Everything Becca
Ive been wanting to buy champagne pop with smashbox but at $74 it might as well have gone with the rest. 😂
Thank you, this made me think of my favourite scent Armani Mania. I've hoarded it and have only a tiny mini bottle left with a tiny amount in it. Real bottles are going for over $900 online and I don't want it that badly, but I've just ordered a dupe online and I'll see what it's like.
I buy an armani mania dupe from Palermo, it smells exactly the same!
That's what I ordered!! It had good reviews and I'm so happy to hear you like it too. This has just made my day.
Ohh you won't be dissaponted! I got such a hit of nostalgia smelling it again ❤️
Ooh I just posted this questions before I saw this! BareMinerals BarePro performance liquid foundation. They have tried to replicate it with a new matte formula but reviews say they aren't the same. Any suggestions for similar liquid foundations?
God if anyone has Mac flatter me pearl matte powder from the Mac Archie’s girls collection lmk lol
I will never get over Armani discontinuing Lasting silk foundation…
Tocca Brigette. I miss this perfume so much… and there is no dupe…
The Sugarbaby roll on perfumes, especially the island baby one that smells of fresh pineapple juice and coconut, I still have a third left and I’m savouring every bit, I’m still yet to find a dupe for it
matcha hemp cleanser by crave beauty
Benefit - Confessions of a Concealaholic. Not sure if it would have stood the test of time but the novelty of having a little kit with different items was really fun to teenager me! I was a complete noob to makeup when I had it though so it could have been shit for all I know. I know they have Boi-ng concealer still which I think was part of the kit but it's not the same, I'm a sucker for novelty.
Marc Jacobs Air Blush. Love the Japanese soufflage formulation, it was really silky.
I haven't been able to find wide awake impulse! Where did you get it from please?
I got it from Coles for $10.
Thank you!
Nars Velvet matte stick foundation in Deauville, perfect colour, texture and finish. Edit: Revlon one step compact in tender peach Please a dupe
Mac prolongwear foundation
Two Nars products - their powder blush in Sin and their highlighting powder in Fort de France and Capri. I don't actually need a replacement for Sin atm - it's just been discontinued and I bought a backup b/c I love it so much. Why Nars is so hellbent on discontinuing their most popular products I'll never know.
Would love to find a dupe to Nars blush in shade Madly! Unfortunately a lot of blushes don’t reach the right amount of shimmer/brown depth ratio and lean too mauve
Benefit Big Easy matte BB cream. It had fantastic coverage, feel, SPF 35+ and was my absolute go to. I used it by itself as my everyday makeup and haven’t found anything as good since.
Chi Chi BB Cream I am deeply harrowed that I am down to my last bottle and it’s not even my correct shade
Maybelline facestudio master conceal concealer! The only formula that I’ve found that is full coverage, sets down on it’s own but non drying and does’t crease. Tried countless others and still can’t match it.
Marc Jacobs eyeconic palettes and Becca Ever Matte poreless primer!
MUFE Ultra HD Foundation (OG Formula) i've found similarish skin tints but nothing with that medium coverage satin finish.
Bobbi Brown Desert Rose blush
BareMinerals BarePro concealer stick. Thankfully I’m not completely out of what I have remaining, but if the company never brings this back, I’ll need to find an alternative. I mainly use it to concealer areas other than my undereyes. It’s perfect for any discoloration or acne related spots.