First off, let’s acknowledge Burberry’s eyeshadows *are* pretty darn nice. That Taupe Brown (07) eyeshadow? Described as a “rich grayed brown with a softened, cool-toned edge” and with a “soft and smooth as silk” texture? Yeah, sounds dreamy. And at $29 for 0.088 oz, it better BE dreamy. I gotta admit, the description alone makes me wanna swipe my card, but then I’m like, “Wait a sec… is that *really* necessary?” Nah. Probably not.
The Eye Colour Contour Smoke & Sculpt Pen is another one. $29 for 0.05 oz? That’s $580 per ounce!! Like, are they mixing unicorn tears in that thing? Seriously, I’m all about convenience, but that price is just… *whew*. Good thing there’s dupes out there, right?
Finding exact dupes for eyeshadow can be tricky, though. It’s not like perfume where you can literally compare scent notes (and apparently find dupes for Burberry Eau de Parfum and The Beat!). With eyeshadow, it’s all about color and texture. You gotta eyeball it. My advice? Head to a drugstore or Sephora (or Ulta, whichever floats your boat) and swatch, swatch, swatch!
I’m not gonna lie, I haven’t found THE perfect dupe for every single Burberry eyeshadow. It’s a constant quest, like searching for the Holy Grail but, you know, with less religious significance and more glitter potential. But here’s my general strategy:
1. Color Match: Take a picture of the Burberry shade you want (Taupe Brown, Midnight Brown, whatever). Compare it to swatches in stores. Remember lighting can be a real jerk, so try to check the colors in different light.
2. Texture Check: Pay attention to the finish. Is it matte, shimmer, satin? Burberry leans towards that sophisticated, semi-matte/satin look a lot of the time, so keep that in mind.
3. Don’t Be Afraid to Mix: Sometimes the *perfect* dupe doesn’t exist. You might need to layer two cheaper eyeshadows to get the right color and depth. That’s totally fine! It’s all about experimentation.
4. Read Reviews: Seriously, YouTube and beauty blogs are your best friends. Search for “Burberry eyeshadow dupe” and see what other people have found. They might have already done the legwork for you!
Okay, so here’s the honest truth: I don’t have a list of exact dupes ready to go. But that’s because finding *your* perfect dupe is a personal journey! What works for one person might not work for another. Plus, makeup companies are constantly releasing new products, so what’s a hot dupe today might be old news tomorrow.
And let’s be real, sometimes it’s worth splurging on the real deal IF the formula is just that amazing and long-lasting. But for everyday wear? I’m all about saving those dollars and finding a dupe that gets me 90% of the way there. Plus, more money for more makeup in general, right? That’s just good budgeting, folks.
