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Dior Lip Glow Dupe

A cheapskate’s love letter: I test Dior Lip Glow and its dupes—shine, scent, shade, and shame—so you can look effortlessly pricey without the tab —and cheaper.

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Ilia Balmy Tint Dupe

Witty, self-aware guide to Ilia Balmy Tint dupes—tested, with coffee cups, awkward brunches, and scientific smear tests to find cheaper, flattering alternatives.

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Rhode Peptide Lip Dupe

I chased Rhode’s peptide gloss, tested bargain dupes at my kitchen counter, learned about peptides, vanity, and how much shine costs the soul. (and a sock.) :)!

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Merit Signature Lip Dupe

I poked through lipstick aisles like a nervous anthropologist to find Merit Signature Lip dupes—witty confessions, tests, and thrifty compromises. With receipts

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Chanel Baume Essentiel Dupe

Chanel Baume Essentiel dupe guide—witty, honest picks, budget swaps, DIY balm recipe, and practical tips to fake luxury without mortgaging your vanity. —Sedaris

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