Shopping for beauty products can get very expensive, very quickly. It seems like our favorite lipstick or moisturizer keeps getting more expensive. Fortunately, there is a solution: The Dollar Tree.
As surprising as it may seem, Dollar Tree has quickly become the best shopping hack for getting great dupes of more expensive products without the heavy price tag. The internet has gone wild for these deals, and we’ve rounded up 10 of the best beauty items that are nearly identical to some of the top brands, all for the low price of $1.25.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
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1. L.A. Colors Shea Butter Lip Balm
la colors shea butter lip balm
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Price: $1.25
If you’re looking for a lip balm that moisturizes and softens your lips while giving them a hint of color, you’re in luck. L.A. Colors line of shea butter lip balms is a hydrating balm that is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in six colors. This lip balm has been compared to the Clique almost lipstick, especially the viral Black Honey shade. However, Clique’s lipstick is around $25 when not on sale and is not considered cruelty-free.
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2. Skin Nutrition Botanicals Multi-Peptide Anti-Aging Serum
nutrition botanicals multi-peptide anti-aging serum
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Price: $1.25
A little goes a long way with this powerful anti-aging serum from Skin Nutrition Botanicals. This 1-ounce serum can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and brighten skin. This has often been compared to The Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum, priced at $32. While the ingredient list is not exactly the same, Skin Nutrition Botanicals can still give you luxury skin without the expensive price tag.
3. SPA Luxury Brazilian Sol Pistachio and Caramel Body Butter
luxury brazilian sol pistachio and caramel body butter
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Price: $1.25
With very similar packaging, this is a clear copy of Sol Janeiro’s body butter. However, Sol Janeiro’s body butter is $48 for an 8-ounce jar, while Spa Luxury Brazilian Sol is $1.25 for a 6-ounce jar that smells of pistachio and caramel. We know who the winner is here.
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4. B. Pure Hand Sanitizer Spray
b pure hand sanitizer spray
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Price: $1.25
If you love the look of Touchland hand sanitizer but can’t justify the $10 price tag, consider picking up this $1.25 B. Pure hand sanitizer spray. It comes in watermelon or cucumber scent and hydrates your skin as well. Stock up for home, car, and travel bag.
5. SPA Luxury Body Mist
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Price: $1.25
Victoria isn’t the only one with a secret. Dollar Tree is keeping some beauty secrets with their SPA Luxury body mist that smells and looks just like the Victoria’s Secret brand body mist without the $20 price. This body mist comes in four different scents and has high reviews online.
6. Dermasil Skincare
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Price: $1.25
Say goodbye to Drunk Elephant, as there is a new skincare line that offers hydrating, healing, and glowing, all for $1.25 a pop. Dermasil skincare at Dollar Tree has an eye serum, a recovery cream, a melon jelly cleanser, a hydra serum with blueberry extract, and a face serum oil. So get rid of your pricey products and collect them all.
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7. B. Pure Lip Stainer
b pure lip stainer
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Price: $1.25
Forget about lip glosses and lipsticks; if you’re looking for a shade that lasts but doesn’t overwhelm, consider a lip stain. These lip stainers from B.Pure are compared to Benefit’s lip stain but without the $28 price tag. These come in three different shades for a kiss of color.
8. Xtra Care Hydro Plus Water Gel
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Price: $1.25
Why pay more to get the same thing? The Xtra Care Hydro Plus Water Gel has similar ingredients to Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel. However, while Neutregena’s gel costs around $20-$30 for 1.7-ounces, you can get Dollar Tree’s 3-ounce dupe for only $1.25. Saving money feels very refreshing.
9. B. Pure Glow Up Toner
b pure glow up toner
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Price: $1.25
If the Glow Recipe toner has put a dent in your beauty budget, consider switching to B.Pure’s Glow Up toner, which has similar packaging and a watermelon scent while offering hydrating skin for a dewy finish. B.Pure Glow Up also offers a serum and moisturizer, all similar to Glow Recipe, but only for $1.25.
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10. B. Pure Hydrating Lip Mask
b pure hydrating lip mask
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Price: $1.25
We still have a few more weeks of winter, which means a few more weeks of chapped lips. Fortunately, we can treat our lips to some overnight luxury with this hydrating lip mask from B.Pure. This mask has top reviews and helps tone your lips evenly. This has been compared to the Lineage Lip Sleeping Mask, which is priced at $24 a jar.
Bottom line
You can’t even get a cup of coffee for $1.25 at most places these days, let alone a lip stain or some body butter. Dollar Tree has some great shopping hacks to stretch your budget, including dupes of beauty, cleaning, and grocery items.
Don’t be afraid to try out some dupes on your favorite products. They could be just as good as the original and save you money in the long run.
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