The Best Affordable Dupes For Popular Glossier Products

It's no secret we're obsessed with all things beauty. We were the ones crimping our hair à la Lizzie McGuire in the early aughts, and you can bet we got our contour skills down when the Kardashian-esque "Instagram makeup" showed up. Name a makeup or skincare trick, and we've probably tried it. Scrolling through TikTok, we've mastered "slugging," or covering our face in Vaseline for über-hydrated skin, and we've even used spare cash to create a cat-eye (via Vogue). You can find us making our lashes pop by applying mascara just on the tips and blending out our blush before foundation for a "hidden" glow (via Every Girl).

If we're talking beauty, chances are we're on it. But lately, we've found ourselves veering away from shimmery eyeshadow and over-lined lips. While we'll always have a soft spot for nighttime glam, cool-girl brand Glossier makes a bid for happy-in-your-skin, natural cosmetics. Consider us downright obsessed. 

Founded and run by ex-Vogue fashion assistant and Into the Gloss creator Emily Weiss (per CNBC), Glossier has evolved into a billion-dollar company with a signature ethos of sheer, easy-to-apply skincare and makeup. While their millennial-pink packaging and fun names like "Birthday Balm Dotcom" have created a cult following, as Byrdie editors explain, their moisturizing, good-for-your-skin products are phenomenal, too. That being said, Glossier isn't cheap, with the tiny 0.33 oz Cloud Paint blush rounding out at almost $20. If you want Glossier's French-girl vibes for less, here are our favorite dupes on the market right now.

You might already be a lover of Glossier's Balm Dotcom ($12) and want to expand your horizons, or maybe you've been meaning to try it but are held back by the price tag — especially for just half-an-ounce of product. Either way, we've found some incredible dupes for the brand's "cult-favorite, do-everything lip balm," which brings together antioxidants, castor oil, lanolin, and beeswax for ultimate moisture. Sure, this is a great balm to keep on hand for dryness (this works for everything from elbows to eyelids), and shades like cherry and mango are seriously appetizing. That being said, our dupes might be even better.

As per Grazia, now-deactivated Twitter user and former Glossier ambassador @saintdyana gave the inside scoop on the brand to all her followers — dupes included. When it comes to Balm Dotcom, she revealed that Vaseline Lip Therapy Lip Balm ($6.69) is basically the same formula for much less. Both products have a petroleum jelly base, and @saintdyana says the difference between them is "minimal." Revelist echoes this, noting that Vaseline's "Rosy" shade is just like Glossier's Rose iteration. Sure, you don't get Balm Dotcom's omega-6-rich cupuacu fruit extract or rosemary leaf, but Vaseline is a classic go-to for a reason: It works.

Another option? Us Weekly recommends Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balm ($8), explaining how both products are formulated with beeswax and lanolin. Jack Black's balm has the added benefit of SPF 25 and shea butter to boot.

You know that feeling after a sweltering summer afternoon when you just want to dip your face in ice water and call it a day? Or when you're almost done working your nine-to-five and feel your complexion becoming slightly pasty, and just not nearly hydrated enough from all that A/C? Well, that's where facial mists come into play, and they're amazing. As per Healthline, skincare mists are seriously underrated, with dermatopathologist Dr. Gretchen Frieling explaining that they "can be used ... to prepare the skin for maximum absorption of subsequently-applied serums, moisturizers, and oils." Plus, they can set your makeup and provide aromatherapy. We love Glossier's rose and aloe-based Soothing Face Mist, but we're not totally sold on the $15 price tag. 

Grazia recommends the Heritage Store Rosewater Spray ($9.99) as a perfect Glossier face mist dupe, deeming it a beauty blogger fave. Revelist agrees, citing the more-affordable product for its similarities to Glossier's version. Both mists contain skin-calming rosewater and glycerin, which locks in moisture. As per the product page, this spray is perfect for dry to combination skin, and thousands of reviewers say it's "revolutionary."

If you want the biggest possible bang for your buck, check out Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Toner ($3.99) the next time you're picking up some cookie butter. Cheap and effective, the TJ's product is made with Damask rose water, rose oil, and witch hazel, bringing moisture and toning all-in-one.

If you're a skincare buff, Glossier's Solution ($24), which promises to completely "transform the look of skin in four weeks," might already be part of your beauty arsenal. While that's a hefty claim, almost-3,000 reviewers say it does just that, with one saying this is their "holy grail." This toner exfoliates your skin day-in and day-out, using 10% glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acid, along with aloe. This will make your pores look teeny-tiny and can eventually get rid of blackheads and pimples with continued use. Still, the price isn't ideal, so we scoured for equally fantastic dupes.

Pixi's Glow Tonic ($15) is a great alternative to Glossier's "skin perfector," also containing 5% glycolic acid for gentle chemical exfoliation that will make your complexion look incredible in no time. As per the brand, this toner "accelerates cell renewal" and is proven to even out the skin and make it glow. Paraben-free, it contains blood-pumping ginseng and aloe vera, making it an unbeatable dupe. Revelist calls this tonic a "beloved drugstore toner," explaining it's even better for sensitive skin because of its lower exfoliating acid content.

Similar to Glossier's toner, The Ordinary's Lactic Acid 5% + HA ($6.50) is an amazing option if you prefer a mix of lactic acid and hyaluronic acid instead. This will offer great exfoliation, with some Tasmanian pepperberry thrown in for a dose of moisture. Grazia says this one is perfect for easily irritated skin.

When your makeup is said and done for the day, it's time for a good cleanse. That being said, you don't want a cleanser that's too harsh, which can do more harm than good. As per Derm Collective, mild face washes are best for anyone with sensitive skin, as they generally don't cause irritation or mess with your complexion's natural oils. Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser ($18) is an option that's much-lauded by users for its pH-balanced formula, its soothing effects, and for feeling "amazing" on the skin. It brings together rose water, allantoin, and vitamin B5 for utmost hydration, so it's pretty fantastic. However, if you don't want to spend almost $20 on a cleanser, we've uncovered some effective dupes.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser ($14.99) is a great, cost-effective option, containing more than double the amount of product for an even lower price. Us Weekly recommends it as a perfect Milky Jelly dupe, perfect for skin that's easily irritated. Made for skin prone to dryness, it brings together ceramides, glycerin, and niacinamide to lock in all the possible hydration. Totally oil-free with zero fragrances, this cleanser is just as light and balancing as Glossier's face wash.

You can also go for e.l.f. Bounce Back Jelly Cleanser ($5.97), which comes in at an unbeatable price and does the same as Glossier's iteration. Smart Family Money recommends this product as a phenomenal dupe, also bringing vitamin B5 for moisture.

While Glossier is best known for its fun, colorful makeup-meets-skincare like the Cloud Paint or never-sticky, disco ball-esque lip gloss, the brand's skincare rivals any other dermatologist-approved brand. No smoke and mirrors here: Glossier makes use of gentle exfoliants like AHA's and BHA's, plus tons of vitamins that are proven to work overtime to make skin smooth and blemish-free. And in true Glossier fashion, the Super Pure Serum ($28) is effective while looking absolutely gorgeous on any vanity. If you want a similar niacinamide-based purifying product, we've found the best dupes.

Want the Super Pure effects without the price tag? Say hello to The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% ($5.90), a product with near-identical ingredients — really. While Glossier's version brings together 5% niacinamide to soothe skin, moisturize, and improve texture, The Ordinary takes it a step further with a higher content that still isn't likely to irritate sensitive skin. This cheaper product is just as clarifying, with zinc working overtime to balance face oils and clear out blemishes. You'll see a visible difference in skin glowiness when used consistently. As per Grazia, @saintdyana says The Ordinary's formula is even more effective than Glossier.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid ($22) is another great option, coming in at a bit less than Glossier. Us Weekly recommends it as a perfect skincare twin to Super Pure, citing its "anti-inflammatory" and exfoliating properties through niacinamide and pimple-fighting glycolic acid. It's super-moisturizing, too.