A SUPERDRUG worker has revealed insider secrets on how savvy shoppers can save big without skimping on quality.
From luxury skincare to cult bronzing drops, beauty buffs could be bagging lookalike products that do the exact same job for a fraction of the price.

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In fact, switching out some popular high-end heroes could save you up to £500 – that’s an entire spa weekend and your glam kit sorted.
From bargain lip oils to fragrances that’ll have people thinking you’ve splashed out on Baccarat, here’s how to shop smart and still slay.
Here’s the ultimate dupe list that proves you don’t need to drop big bucks to get big beauty results that melts away makeup just as well as its high-end cousin.
Bronzing Drops


REAL: Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Drops, £34
DUPE: Studio London U Dew U Bronzing Drops
SAVE: £29
TikTok’s fave bronzing drops just met their match.
Superdrug’s £5 version gives the same sunkissed sheen and mixes seamlessly with foundation or moisturiser.
At this price, it’s pretty much sunshine in a bottle without the splurge.
Perfume


REAL: Baccarat Rouge 540
DUPE: Artiscent Atelier Scents, Precious Amber, £12
SAVE: £233
Yes, really. The internet has been buzzing about this dupe and with good reason.
Warm, sexy, sweet, and long-lasting, it’s a dead ringer for the viral Baccarat fragrance.
One spray and people will genuinely think you’ve splashed out on the real thing.
Lip Oil


REAL: Dior Lip Glow Oil, £34
DUPE: Studio London SuperBoost Tint Oil in Cherry, £6
SAVE: £28
This glossy lip oil gives high shine, a juicy flush of colour, and hydration that lasts. Throw it in every handbag, guilt-free.
Hydrating Serum


REAL: Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, £84
DUPE: B. Hydrate Intense Hydrating Serum, £15
SAVE: £69
This skin-plumping serum is a hydration hero, packed with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Your skin won’t know the difference but your bank balance definitely will.
Shower Gel


REAL: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Shower Cream-Gel, £39
DUPE: Fruity Caramel and Pistachio Shower Gel, £1.89
SAVE: £37.11
That rich, sweet holiday scent you love? Meet its £1.89 twin.
Lathers like a dream, smells like dessert, and gives you the exact same vibes as its pricier cousin.
Anti-Aging Cream


REAL: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, £65
DUPE: B. Age Define Moisturising Day Cream SPF 30, £17
SAVE: £48
Both creams promise hydration, firmness and smoother skin but only one costs nearly £70.
For under £20, Superdrug’s version even gives you SPF 30 protection.
Setting Spray


REAL: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, £28
DUPE: Studio London U Matte-er Setting Mist, £4
SAVE: £21
Great for oily skin, humidity, or nights out that turn into mornings, this spray will keep your making lasting all-day long for less.
Toner


REAL: Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £35
DUPE: Me+ BHA Toner, £9
SAVE: £26
This gentle acid exfoliant unclogs pores and smooths texture.
Superdrug’s version is supposed to deliver the same results without the premium price tag.
Cleansing Balm


REAL: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, £34,
DUPE: B. Cleanse Melting Cleansing Balm, £10 (£5 member price)
SAVE: £29
At first glance, they might not look identical but this cult Superdrug balm is packed with the same glow-getting ingredients.
Think vitamin E, seed oils, and a dreamy balm-to-oil texture
TOTAL SAVED: £520.12
So next time you’re eyeing up that boujee bottle or serum, remember that your local Superdrug might just have the answer – for a whole lot less.
The best perfume dupes on the high street
WE all love a good perfume, but they can also be pricey. So why not try a dupe from the high street instead? Here’s some of the best:
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Marks & Spencer:
Apothecary Warmth, £9.50 – dupe for Le Labo’s Santal 33 – BUY NOW
Sea Salt and Neroli, £13 – dupe for Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino – BUY NOW
Midnight Blossom, £10 – dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium – BUY NOW
Soft Iris, £10 – dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle – BUY NOW
Zara:
Energetically New York, £25.99 – dupe for Le Labo’s Santal 33
Nude Bouquet, £12.99 – dupe for Dior’s Miss Dior
Applejuice, £12.99 – dupe for DKNY’s Be Delicious
Sublime Epoque, £22.99 – dupe for Armani My Way
Aldi:
Empress, £5.99 – dupe for Paco Rabanne Olympéa
Feminine, £6.99 – dupe for Coco Mademoiselle
Masculine, £6.99 – dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male
Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 – dupe for Jo Malone’s Poppy and Barley