Love Milk Makeup's Products? We Found 14 Dupes Of Milk Makeup's Bestsellers!

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At this point, Milk Makeup is always in the news for topping everyone's wish list with their products. Milk's Cooling Water Jelly Tint passed all trend tests to emerge as the it viral beauty product with its unique squishy jelly-like concept. Prior to that, it was their cream contour sticks that went viral, followed by the Hydro Grip Primer and those adorable cream blush sticks. Essentially, half of their products are virality magnets and must-haves for any beauty enthusiast.

While we are all for buying whatever your heart desires, Milk Makeup is a little over our budget, so we had no choice but to find dupes to keep our enthusiasm going. And as we are not ones to gatekeep, here is a list of products we believe are dupes for Milk Makeup's bestsellers.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek

Probably the most-loved Milk makeup product — the Lip + Cheek is a cream blush stick with a formula that's super creamy, lightweight and blends like butter. The colour pay-off is decent, it's neither too much nor too less and is perfect for layering in case you want to switch your no-makeup makeup look to strawberry girl glam real quick. It comes in both satin and slightly shimmery finishes, depending on the colour you are picking. It also packs on a lot of glow to the skin because of the creamy formula.

We found a number of cheek products to have a similar effect. Starting with the e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi-Stick, which is just a tad more shimmery than the Milk one. It's available in six shades on Nykaa, while Milk Makeup has around eleven, but we are sure you will find one you like. The shade 'Glimmering Guava' looks almost identical to Milk Lip + Cheek's 'Werk' on the skin; it may appear a little lighter in the packaging, but the post-application colour is very similar. 

We are a little on the fence about our second pick — the Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick which is similar in terms of colour pay-off and shimmery effect but is slightly less creamier than the Milk baby (which is great if you have oily skin since the Milk Lip + Cheek doesn't stay on non-dry skin for long). The only ick we have from this one is that it's more expensive than the Milk Lip + Cheek and the quantity (5 grams) is too less for INR 2,350. We would rather buy the e.l.f. one for less than one-third of its price and call it a day.

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi-Stick

e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi-Stick

₹650
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Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick - Coral Cutie

Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick - Coral Cutie

₹2350
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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

TikTok was losing it over the Milk Hydro Grip Primer when it launched, since it's a hydrating gel primer that's supposed to keep your makeup gripped to your face without feeling heavy. The brand claims that it helps makeup stay in place for up to twelve hours, hydrating the skin with hyaluronic acid to prevent any makeup meltdown and caking situations. It is ideal for sensitive skin as well because it is 94% natural, vegan, clean, cruelty-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, oil-free, fragrance-free, and gluten-free; the list of its praises goes on and on. 

The popular TikTok dupe that took the internet by storm is the e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer. It perfectly moisturises, primes and smoothes the skin, making the makeup application super easy. Similar to the Milk Hydro Grip, this one, too, has hyaluronic acid to keep the skin hydrated to the T. Something to know about this primer is that the formula has great grip. It's even stickier than the Hydro Grip Primer, so consider it an adhesive for keeping your makeup glued all day long. It's even non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free.

Don't want something too sticky? Try the Makeup Revolution Relove Power Fix Primer instead! It refreshes the skin, provides nourishment throughout the day and has a weightless and long-lasting formula that ensures your makeup is in place for a long time. This primer, too, is vegan and cruelty-free; however, it does have fragrance added to it.

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer

e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer

₹1300
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Makeup Revolution Relove Power Fix Primer

Makeup Revolution Relove Power Fix Primer

₹499
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Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint

The star of the moment, the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint, is currently the most desirable beauty product on Instagram. Every person on the internet who has the slightest interest in blushes is currently obsessing over this cheek stain that looks like jelly. The most interesting bit of it is that it's a water-based cheek and lip stain that has a unique squishy feel to it, which replicates Jell-O. It comes in four colours to choose from: red, coral, a punky pink and a deep berry shade. And gives you the most natural-looking translucent flush of colour with minimum blending. 

Our first pick is the Praush Beauty Juicy Jelly Tint, which is a full-on replica of Milk Makeup's jelly tint that creates a natural-looking and long-lasting flush of stain on the cheeks. The gel-based formula feels super light on the skin and helps the pigment stay on all day long. Plus, it comes in two luscious, almost-feel-like-eating shades: Raspberry Mood, Orange Slushy, and Grape Crush.

Our second pick for that translucent wash of colour is Etude House's Dear Darling Water Gel Lip and Cheek Tint, which is a trusty water tint that stains the cheeks with the perfect amount of pigment in bright colours and stays put all day long. Since the Milk Cooling Water Jelly Tint is also a water-based cheek stain, the end result of both of these products is the same — a long-lasting translucent flush of colour that's non-sticky. This one too is available in three shades, so we are sure you will find your match with ease.

Praush Beauty Juicy Jelly Tint & Blush For Lips & Cheeks- Grape Crush

Praush Beauty Juicy Jelly Tint & Blush For Lips & Cheeks- Grape Crush

₹750
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ETUDE HOUSE Dear Darling Water Gel Lip & Cheek Tint

ETUDE HOUSE Dear Darling Water Gel Lip & Cheek Tint

₹450
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Milk Makeup Matte Cream Bronzer Stick

An award-winning cream bronzer stick that builds and blends effortlessly to create sunkissed warmth with a natural-looking finish in seconds. The internet's obsessed with the Milk Makeup cream sticks, be it bronzer, blush or contour, for how cute and convenient the packaging is, and how easy they are to blend. The bronzer sticks, in particular, are a joy to use since they blend like a dream and leave the perfect amount of colour in a single swipe. This layers like a breeze without looking patchy or harsh on the skin and simultaneously leave the skin looking juicy, thanks to the moisturising formula. In our experience, they aren't as matte as one would expect them to be; they have more of a satin finish, but nonetheless, a great pick for all skin types.

We found the LA Girl Girl Velvet Contour Bronzer Sticks to have a similar velvety smooth formula that glides onto the skin without much effort. The blend is quite seamless, too, but you will have to blend the strokes as soon as possible because this one dries down a bit fast, which might make the blending a little difficult. The only minus point of this one is that it's not available in many shades in India as of now.

Our second pick is the e.l.f Putty Bronzer. While it doesn't feature the stick packaging, the formula is pretty interesting with its unique glowing effect that lays down similarly to Milk Makeup. This one, too, delivers highly pigmented, buildable colour for a natural sun-kissed glow. We honestly don't mind the pan packaging since you are in control of how much product you are picking with your brush or sponge.

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L.A. Girl Velvet Contour Bronzer Stick

L.A. Girl Velvet Contour Bronzer Stick

₹595
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E.L.F. Cosmetics Luminous Putty Bronzer - Get Glowing

E.L.F. Cosmetics Luminous Putty Bronzer - Get Glowing

₹890
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Milk Makeup KUSH Mascara

Yet another award-winning product from the shelves of Milk Makeup is their KUSH mascara. It delivers on everything that anyone would want from their mascara sticks: vegan, thick, and making your eyelashes as beautiful as your boyfriend's. Since it is infused with hemp seed oil, the mascara won't only keep your eyelashes looking lovely, but also keep them healthy (something that is an issue with badly formulated mascaras, as they make them dry and fall out). Plus, it's free from parabens, coal tar, gluten, and basically everything that can harm your pretty lashes. 

Maybelline's Lash Sensational Mascara is what we feel comes closer to the goodness of Milk Makeup's mascara. It has a flex tower brush that effortlessly glides through your lashes and is lightweight enough to keep them looking natural. Also, it is waterproof, so water splash play won't make you look like you cried your eyes out. It comes in two other cool shades: Blue Mist and Burgundy Haze

Another great mascara that we came across is from Too Faced. It comes in a travel-sized tube and a regular full-size tube, although the latter is pretty expensive. It's vegan and cruelty-free like Milk Makeup's and is formulated with lash-loving peptides to keep your lashes nourished. 

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Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Burgundy Brown Mascara - Burgundy Haze

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Burgundy Brown Mascara - Burgundy Haze

₹799
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Travel Size - Black

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Travel Size - Black

₹1450
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Milk Makeup Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

We might not agree with Serena Van Der Woodsen from Gossip Girl on many levels, but when she said, "Lipstick lasts longer but gloss is more fun," we enthusiastically nodded in agreement. And this one from Milk Makeup ticks all the required boxes. The major problem we come across with lip glosses was how sticky they can get, but Milk Makeup's lip oil gloss solved that and how! It's made with vitamin-rich oils, making it juicy and comes in 12 dramatic colours to choose from.

Trust us, finding an affordable version of Milk Makeup's lip oil with similar qualities wasn't an easy job, but the legwork did pay off. This Makeup Revolution Glaze Lip Oil provides a non-sticky, as-smooth-as-velvet texture finish. The drawback? It's not available in as many colours as we would like. Enriched with vitamin E, jojoba oil, shea oil, and a lot more potent ingredients, the lip oil provides intense hydration, keeping your lips nourished for hours on end. 

Another great lip oil gloss, on a higher end though, is from Bobbi Brown. The unique blend of botanical oils, vitamin C and E, and hyaluronic acid is so effective that it can easily become your go-to for work days, occasions, dates, or anything else you can think of since it comes in seven beautiful shades. 

Makeup Revolution Glaze Lip Oil Intense Nourishment With Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin E - Glam Pink

Makeup Revolution Glaze Lip Oil Intense Nourishment With Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin E - Glam Pink

₹695
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Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C & E - In the Buff

Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C & E - In the Buff

₹2700
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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray

This is for all the times you have held your breath and closed your eyes vigorously before spraying your setting spray. Milk Makeup has come up with a Set + Refresh setting spray that neither has a strong fragrance nor sticks to your skin awkwardly. It has hyaluronic acid and niacinamide (cult-favourite ingredients) that will set your makeup for up to 12 hours. And since it is non-comedogenic, your pores will have air to breathe. 

Now, M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray has hyaluronic acid too and claims to set your makeup for up to 12 hours, just like the one from Milk Makeup. It rebalances and mattifies the skin, keeping it non-oily all day long. Adding to the seamless finish are the instant hydration power and benefits of primer. Yes, it is quite a multitasker!

Our second pick is Perenne Glow Booster Makeup Setting Spray. It is enriched with both niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, making it almost as good as Milk Makeup's setting spray. It's translucent, so much so that you won't feel any weight on the skin, and is non-sticky. This one ensures that your makeup does not move an inch and protects against smudging or fading. 

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M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray - Matte (Makeup Fixer)

M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ Setting Spray - Matte (Makeup Fixer)

₹2700
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Perenne Glow Booster Makeup Setting Spray,Alcohol free & Enriched with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

Perenne Glow Booster Makeup Setting Spray,Alcohol free & Enriched with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

₹1200
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