First off, I saw this thing online. You gotta sift through, like, a MILLION results, you know? But I found it! Some person on Reddit’s r/Makeup was asking about dupes for the Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion Powder (random, I know, but bear with me). It *kind of* makes sense because if you’re looking for a cheaper blush, maybe you’re generally lookin’ to save money on your whole makeup situation, including the bag it all lives in? Or maybe I’m just connectin’ dots that aren’t even there. 🤷♀️
See, that’s the thing about dupes. They’re never *exactly* the same. Like, you’re never gonna find a perfectly identical dupe. It’s like trying to find an exact copy of your grandma’s famous apple pie recipe – just ain’t gonna happen! Someone will always mess it up. Maybe they’ll add too much cinnamon or something.
Anyway, back to the bag situation! When thinking about a dupe, consider what you *actually* *need* in a makeup bag. Is it the chic, minimalist vibe of Laura Mercier? Is it the size? The compartments? The material? ‘Cause honestly, if you’re just looking for a decently sized bag with some pockets, you can probably find something at TJ Maxx or Marshalls for, like, ten bucks. Seriously! Don’t get sucked into the hype! You can find some great stuff, and it’s probably just as good (or at least good ENOUGH).
I personally am a BIG fan of finding stuff like that. I mean, spending $50+ on a makeup bag is insane to me. I’d rather spend that on, well, makeup! Duh!
Oh, and speaking of makeup, this one website said something about the Laura Mercier Candleglow Luminizing Palette. Like, that’s cool and all, but what does that even have to DO with a travel bag?? Websites are SO WEIRD sometimes. They just throw random stuff together! I swear, it’s like they’re trying to confuse me on purpose.
Okay, my point (if I even had one) is this: don’t get hung up on the “Laura Mercier” label. Focus on what you *need* in a travel makeup bag. Hit up some discount stores, check online reviews (but take them with a grain of salt!), and see what you can find. You might be surprised. And honestly, even if it’s just a cheap little thing, if it holds your stuff and keeps it from exploding in your suitcase, that’s a win, right?
