Less vs. Luxe Lipsticks

See how to get the look of your favorite Nars, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent lipsticks at drugstore prices

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Why spend $30 on a lipstick when you can spend $3 and get the exact same look? We asked celebrity makeup artists Molly Stern and Fiona Stiles to share their favorite lipstick look-a-likes -- and they delivered exact shade and texture matches (no one will be able to tell the difference). Now you can get the look of a Chanel lipstick and still afford a night out.

By Sarah Carrillo

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$3.00 lipstick would have that funny smell.

by dewdewDecember 19, 2009 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

Seriously...nothing close to 3 dollars! I wear lipstick all day long. I've tried many. I'm 47. I can't find anything i like better than N.Y.C. At $1.98 the price can't be beat! I think alot of people are afraid to try something "cheap". Find it at C.V.S.

by SnoogumssFebruary 21, 2009 at 08:51AM Report as inappropriate

Great article.

I rated this article: 10 out of 10

by YodakimFebruary 18, 2009 at 08:37AM Report as inappropriate

I suggest MAC satin lipstick (color Snob)as a luxe and Revlon Matte lipstick (color Pink Pout). Their texture and color are incredible similar!

by MaryjanneFebruary 17, 2009 at 09:38PM Report as inappropriate

It doesn't surprise me that Cover Girl made your list....I always believed Cover Girl is good value for your $....:)

by delta4789February 17, 2009 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate

I've been using Cover Girl for years. Even though I do occasionally buy more expensive brands, I go right back to Cover Girl, not because they're cheaper but they're creamy and glossy.

by SheerileeFebruary 17, 2009 at 06:20PM Report as inappropriate

I didn't see the lip color that sells for $3.

I rated this article: 2 out of 10

by JenniHuskerFebruary 17, 2009 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate

$15 for napoleon perdis? i just spent only $14 for clinique this weekend.

by polarpendustFebruary 17, 2009 at 01:57PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think the drugstore lipsticks can compare with the dept. store brands (I like Clinique's lip products) and the dept. store's are not really that much more expensive (you get what you pay for every time).

by smoothsailingFebruary 17, 2009 at 01:45PM Report as inappropriate

Didn't see anything for 3 dollars!

by SnoogumssFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:17PM Report as inappropriate

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