Top 8 Clean Beauty Dupes for Popular Makeup Classics

Even if you aren’t obsessed with beauty, chances are you’ve heard of the classics. Who isn’t familiar with Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizer’s cubed, yellow bottle? Or NARS Orgasm Blush? If a beauty product brings up fun or nostalgic memories for you, it’s a classic. If it has a devoted fanbase and has managed to keep their name recognizable for decades, it’s a classic.

These days, however, we beauty lovers are paying keen attention to the ingredients in our products. The clean beauty movement is here to stay and the demand for clean makeup is real. Now more than ever, we want to know what’s actually going on to our face and body.

That got me thinking about clean beauty alternatives to some coveted fan-favorites. I will always have a special place in my heart for Givenchy’s Prisme Loose Powder, but there are some amazing clean beauty alternatives that deserve a space on our vanity. Here are 8 clean beauty dupes for popular makeup classics.

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Nars Blush in Orgasm

Launched in 1999, the universal appeal of Nars Orgasm blush made it an instant makeup collection must-have. It’s so popular, the brand has since built an entire collection around the shade. But have no fear, Orgasm is such an iconic product, NARS created a talc-free version. If you wanted to try a truly clean dupe, I’d recommend RMS Beauty’s ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush in French Rosé. It’s a beautiful glowy pink that truly rivals the cult fave.

MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo

MAC’s classic matte red earned its status because it flatters all skin tones, and makes teeth look whiter. Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Matte has given us Power. It’s an intensely pigmented true, cool red that lasts without sacrificing comfort.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Did you know that Clinique was originally developed by a Vogue editor, Estée Lauder’s daughter, Evelyn, and a dermatologist in 1968? Their flagship product was the moisturizer, which reportedly sells a bottle every five seconds. Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer is a lightweight, clean alternative with hyaluronic acid that is proven to deliver hydration and reduce fine lines.

Dior Diorshow Mascara

Enriched with microfibers for lengthening, Diorshow Mascara has been a cult favorite for beauty lovers and fashion runways alike. Merit Clean Lash Lengthening and Tubing Mascara helps get you the bold, voluminous lashes of your dreams with a vegan, cruelty-free formula that earned an Allure Best of Beauty Award.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat

YSL’s all-over brightening concealer was a must-have for makeup collections when it came out in 1992. Touche Éclat’s ability to blur imperfections and create a lit-from-within glow is still so impressive, there are claims that a pen is sold every 10 seconds. Chantecaille’s Le Camouflage Stylo pen blurs just as beautifully while plumping the appearance of fine lines with a single moisturizing stroke.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder

There’s been much controversy over the reformulation of the cult-favorite Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder. The original formula offered silky, brightening coverage that set makeup for natural, long-lasting wear. However, the talc-free reformulation completely changed the finish, leaving fans distraught at best. Enter Kosas Cloud Set Loose Translucent + Blurring Powder to the rescue. While nothing truly replaces Givenchy’s old formula, Kosas offers 12 hours of talc-free powder that visibly blurs, brightens, and sweeps away shine—not glow.

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palettes

Urban Decay’s Naked palettes have achieved cult beauty status, not only due to their quality, but their shade range. Naked 1 and 2 are great everyday nudes. But Victoria Beckham Beauty offers richly pigmented clean eyeshadow palettes with her new Eye Wardrobe collection. There are 4 different ones to choose from, each featuring a range of matte or satin finishes that are easily blendable and perfect for a little or a lot of drama!

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

With its silk, gel-like formula and the ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores, it’s no surprise Smashbox’s Photo Finish Primer is a classic beauty favorite. However, Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer is giving the classic a run for its money. With hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this award-winning longwear gel makeup primer that grips makeup for up to 12 hours and offers a dewy fresh finish.

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