The 10 Budget Beauty Swaps That Save Me Over $675 Per Year

Game changing drugstore dupes that work just as well — at a fraction of the cost

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m pretty new to frugal living. And being relatively new to the lifestyle, I’m constantly finding new ways to downsize my spending. Especially as a skincare and beauty enthusiast, I knew that I could probably get away with making a few cuts in that department. So as I’ve hit pan on some of my favorite products over the past few months, I’ve challenged myself to find a cheaper alternative instead of immediately repurchasing the luxury option.

And while not all of my swaps have turned out perfect, I have discovered quite a few hero products at the drugstore since I started cost cutting my routine. Here are the 10 drugstore dupes that give me the same great results — for $689 less.

Swap #1: Colorscience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 for the Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face BB Cream SPF 50 — Yearly Savings $87.16

I’m well aware that paying over thirty dollars for sunscreen, especially at the rate that I go through it, is asinine. But having been quite literally burned a few times too many by cheap chemical sunscreens, I bit the bullet and started splurging on this sensitive skin friendly Colorscience pick a little over a year ago. But besides the…