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86 | Beauty Dupes Worth the Switch And Some Dupes of Dupes

July 12, 2026 • Velia of Velia Beauty Co + Monina of Moderne Beauty • Season 3 • Episode 86

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Velia and Monina round up their favorite high-end beauty dupes, including one that saves you $420, and Monina goes one step further with dupes of the dupes.

What's covered:

Milk Hydro Grip Primer vs. e.l.f. Power Grip ($30 vs. $11) side-by-side tested
Rhode Pocket Blush vs. Ulta Too Cheeky in Debut ($25 vs. $13)
Tarte Shape Tape vs. e.l.f. 16-Hour Camo Concealer ($32 vs. $8), including a note for mature skin
MAC Chestnut Lip Liner vs. NYX Retractable in Cocoa ($25 vs. $6)
One/Size Powder Melt Setting Spray vs. Ulta Dewy Glaze ($34 vs. $13)
Tom Ford Lost Cherry vs. Finery Not Another Cherry ($450 vs. $30)
Bonus: e.l.f. Putty Primer vs. Maybelline Baby Skin, e.l.f. Halo Glow vs. L'Oreal Lumi Glotion, and more.

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Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

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