What a genius video, Emily! Most of us would be just as happy with a "similar" product over a dupe. We don't need a perfect match, but a product that will take the place of that super expensive product! This would make a fantastic series!❤️❤️
Yes , “protect the word Dupe, lets call it similar” !!! I will trust your recs cuz u honestly say similar, im skeptical of YTers using word dupe so loosely
Not an old dog! I was thinking during the video how timeless you actually are! If I had to give up all but one person from TH-cam, I’d stay with you forever….you are classy, down to earth, confident, well-informed, kind-hearted and lovely. Do Not Change! Hugs
Love this! I appreciate the honesty and I agree that sometimes it’s ok to be similar - true dupes aren’t always possible but getting pretty darn close is good enough!
I agree. I bought like every “dupe” for CT lipstick Bond Girl and then I finally bought the actual lipstick. The dupes looked the same indoors swatched on the hand, but once on the lips, in every-day life, they were waaaaay different. And let it be said, I spent as much on all the dupes as in the actual lipstick, so I learned my lesson that I should have just bought the original to begin with and saved myself the trouble 🤣
Haha! I agree with you. Sometimes you just want the real thing. Might as well save up and gift yourself exactly what you want, instead of trying to placate yourself with something you might not even like eventually.
I have watched your channel for years and I love it. The honesty and the way you take your recommendation very seriously so we don't waste money. You and Zabrena are the only ones I watch anymore
Em, would you ever do a video of “if I could only choose one product for each job for the rest of my life”. Obviously you’re eyeshadow primer would be Milani. But I wanna know about everything else! I feel like I’d guess that you’re pick for bronzer would be Hourglass, but I don’t know! (And I want to know!) 🥰 Your videos are so great! Thank you!
Really appreciate your keeping your definitions clear when describing products. Similar is often all I need depending on the characteristic. Your " baby bite" anecdote reminded me of how my cat (who's named "the Baby" :)) insists on sharing every meal with me . Gotta pick out little tiny tidbits for her as I eat. She will try almost anything. She is very observant about what goes on in the "food room" and notices the difference between cooking and plating food for serving and gets so excited when it's time to eat! Anyway, that is such a sweet Bubba memory!
And this is why you are considered one of the best in the beauty space! Your intro is everything!!! Even when you’re calling out others, you’re so respectful and giving us the truth at the same time. You deserve every single ounce of respect and trust you get from us (your followers). Ok, English major rant finished now.
Hi Emily! I love that you made the difference between “dupe” and “similar” because you’re right, lots of people call things dupe that aren’t. Thank you for always keeping it real!
Love the mini rant! Thank you for always being crystal clear in your use of wording in describing products. I pick up on it and appreciate the heck out of it!! I also catch myself being critical of other’s descriptions because they aren’t as specific as you and that can be misleading. Love you Em!
Your facial features, Emily, provide an outstanding canvas for all the beauty products you feature in your videos. Your eyebrows, your eyes, your lip shape… all just perfect! I’m so envious! 😍 Please consider doing a video of what you deem are the top 5 cosmetic brands you can’t live without and why, ie, brands that offer the most “bang for your buck” products. Demonstrate what those awesome products are within each of the 5 brands. I know this is a tall order, but you can absolutely do it, Emily; I have more faith in your ability to pull it off than any other beauty blogger on YT! Another video I’d love to see is the opposite of this one… high-end beauty products that are absolutely worth paying the extra money for!
I have Laura Gellar bakes blushes. Some for 15 years. They are beautifully pigmented. They don’t ever run out. You get so much product that unless you drop it and break it. You won’t rum out. Plus it is really long wearing.
Yes you have been on TH-cam for a long time but your personality, intelligence and thorough content puts you head & shoulders above most and way ahead of the pack. Thank you for another fantastic video. That ELF glow balm is a definite must try.
From the random thought, "Baby bite"... thats so cute! I remember sharing whatever I ate with my daughter as soon as she was able to eat regular foods. By sharing everything with her, she wasn't a picky eater at all. 💗
Thank you 🙏 finally a influencer realising the difference between a “dupe” and “ similar “. Love the way you explain how things feel on the skin. Some products we can’t get in Australia so similar works. Blessings to you and your family 🙏🤗
I’ve been watching you since 2012 (drug store favorites) and I’ve always been obsessed with how clearly you communicate your experience with beauty products to your followers. I’m sure your journalism background contributes to that. 10 years later you continue to BLOW MY MIND with the things you come up with. You are absolutely incredible and your channel is so effective. Please never stop creating. You will always have an important voice and impact in this community. Thank you for your service!!
Again you show how classy and professional we can all be in understanding our pet peeves of "dupes" vs "similar"!! Thank you for understanding that some of us can't/won't spend an arm/leg on our makeup because we have you !!! My pockets certainly appreciate it!! God Bless you & your family and all the makeup community you have created here for us Emily ❤
Thanks so much, Emily! I appreciate your honesty and integrity so much! There is no need to exaggerate and claim something is a “dupe” when it is simply a similar product. I am always happy with a similar, cheaper product as I will NEVER in a million years spend an exorbitant amount of money on makeup! You are the BEST! ❤️
Biscuits and gravy! I was looking this week for a video comparing the Charlotte and LYS foundations. Are you a magical makeup mindreader on top of everything else, Em?
Yes, totally agree with you about calling things dupes! I eyeroll even at some of my absolute favorite people on TH-cam when they call things dupes but then have all of these things that aren't actually the same.
Good morning Emily! Of course I have been super excited for this since you teased it on Instagram 😁 I completely agree with you regarding dupes, so many times I see that it’s not really a dupe or you’re right, there are very similar products. Thank you and I hope you and your family have a fantastic weekend! Here we are -11 🥶 but I’m staying warm with my coffee and my favorite makeup expert 🤗
I've actually never watched any of your videos before, but you came up in my feed. You're the *only* person I've ever heard get honest and real about the word "dupe", and what it means! The bottom line is everyone throws this term around all the time, and since words mean things, and the products they're promoting usually aren't dupes, the word they were looking for and should have used was "similar"! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you! I have a hard time trusting most people anymore because I try things, and no, they aren't the same product. Sometimes, they're not even that similar, but that's a different issue all together. I appreciate your integrity, it's very refreshing, and your presence and voice is so relaxing. I just subscribed!
I appreciate your honesty and integrity, Emily! I love seeing your wheels turning even as you're trying these new high end products, lol. Makeup should be about the experience and fun. Thanks for keeping it that way!
Thank you for your honesty about the difference between a dupe and something reeeaally close. This information is still valuable and even more reliable. You’re so charming! I hope you and your family are enjoying a blessed new year!
Yesss! ❤️ You hit the nail on the head here, the word dupe is overused but there is still very much a place to compare similar products. Would love more videos like this!
Never an old dog to me. I have a daughter that’s a year younger than you and three grand babies, I love watching you, you’re not the type to just hype up products just for the perks these companies offer. I love the truth and comfy down to earth qualities you share with us. Just keep these videos coming, love ‘em
Good morning, y’all ☕️😊 Stay safe & stay warm 🧣🧤☀️ 🗣Also, YES, let’s reserve “dupes” for actual dupes where a low-cost product performs better or as good as a high-end one!!! 👏🏽
I appreciate you not calling the products “dupes”. Calling a product similar is great! I recently watched a video on dupes and Nivea skin cream was referred to as being a “dupe” for Le Mer. Not sure that is the case! This is the best video of its kind I have watched in a very long time! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
You are just the best Emily. I truly appreciate your hard work. I love makeup, but I cannot pay for high end. Love you and am grateful to you for the dupes.
I am totally into all of the LYS products! They are such good quality products at a reasonable price. Plus they are beautiful!! You can’t go wrong with these
Thanks for your quality content as always, Emily! I appreciate your high level of integrity. This kind of video is still super useful, even if the products aren’t exact dupes. I feel like for color products, like blush and bronzer, and even lipstick somewhat, by the time the product sheers out on the skin, and each person has a different skin tone, small differences in the color of the product don’t make a significant difference anyway. If you can get close, it still works!
I love when you do these type of videos and I do get annoyed when people throw around the word dupe and it's not at all but I know I can always trust your reviews!
I love that you kept you you Christmas garland. I have such a hard time putting Christmas decorations away. The feeling of hygiene that I get from them is hard to give up. I love seeing it in the background every time I watch your videos.
You are literally the only TH-camr that I still watch after all these years. Everyone else seems to have turned into a complete sponsorship channel. and everyone is starting to look alike with their sponsored cheap jewelry. It's awful. Thank you for staying you much love❤️
Great video! Thank you, Emily! And I love your eye look, would love to know what you’re wearing? Also your random thought made me smile…baby bite, how adorable! ☺️ Have a wonderful weekend! 💜
I agree. Nothing really dupes anything absolutely. Sometimes its best to acccept that it won't be the same or if you cant accept that then just save up and get the exact same product you desire.
Emily I love this concept. Similar is great. My girls are grown now but I still pinch pennies, habit. So I’m more inclined to buy drugstore verses high end. So like you say if it’s similar I’m good with it. Great video and most helpful! I have loved watching you over the last 8 or so years it’s been amazing to watch you grow your channel! 👍
I love the lys foundation! I agree with you about the whole fupe/similar situation. There's so many times I've heard people say "it's a dupe" and then they go on to say, it's not the same texture/feel, or exact color. But it's close! I'm like, then that's not a dupe! Lol
Thank you!!! It bugs me so much when people say they have a dupe for a product, but it clearly isn't. I agree: if it's just similar enough to satisfy your makeup needs at a lower price, call it what it is. Similar.
I completely agree!! I love your dupes because they are true, spot on dupes and if it's not then u don't call it that. Dupe titles get more clicks but a lot of the time they are just similar or maybe an alternative 😊💕
Berry toned makeup always remind me of you. You look great in berry tones and I like those tones with my brown eyes too. Nice comparisons! The lip sticks look super similar.
Thank you for this video! Frankly, “dupe” videos (other than yours where you describe differences in an articulate fashion) usually end up just frustrating me. I loved what you had to say! You inspired me to start trying products other than strictly high-end, and you’ve never steered your viewers wrong. P.S. What are you wearing for your eyeshadow look? I absolutely love it!
I love "similar" if it saves my budget. That is why I say your videos are so great. I learn how to buy makeup and not get what I already have. This is especially true with eyeshadow palettes. I have been giving to other nieces now and not just the one with the new baby. I had so much makeup because I was getting everything. I have also learned new ways to apply makeup too. We did not use all that is used today when I started wearing makeup. Thanks Emily and we love you too.
Hi Em! I’ve been a looong time subscriber (yes, from the Beauty Broadcast days!) and I’d just like to tell you how much I admire you! Your videos have always been some of my favorite to watch. You’re articulate and always do your research, but watching your videos still feels genuine and approachable like you’re just chatting with a friend about makeup! This is another great one. Wholeheartedly agree with you about the overuse of the word “dupe” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much for your honesty. I really value that!!! Totally agree with you. WE want something similar to avoid such high prices for make up that are so similar. Love your channel. Keep up the awesome work.
Good morning Emily, So happy to see that your eye is doing better. I love listening to you as I go about doing the laundry and other household chores before my family wakes up. I love Laura geller blushes! Also, I want to thank you so much for recommending Maybelline color ink crayons! I absolutely adore them and because of you I now own at least 7 shades. Chase dreams is gorgeous!
Agree with you about dupes! I used to think it was short for duplicate, but now i feel it means they tricked you into buying something you didn't want.
Love this concept and appreciate all the time you invest in finding similar products to share with us. For me, similar is more what I'm after anyhow 😀 it doesn't have to be exact. P.S. I get more compliments when I'm out and wearing superstar ink crayons than I do any other lip color. Thanks for the recommendation!
Hi Emily, great information as usual. I appreciate your expertise and noticed that there were no advertisements in this video on my side. No one loves the adverts, but you should be compensated for your time and expertise. Hope my experience was just a fluke. Have a lovely weekend.
Emily I really enjoy this idea! 😁 I would love it if you could do a video on lipsticks that have similar shades to Besame. I’m not very worried about the formula and I’d absolutely love hearing your suggestions. ❤️
I've got to try the Superstay crayons soon... I seem to remember a recent Emily video that talked more in depth about the different colour options, so down the rabbit hole I go 🐰
Just the screenshot of the CT Beautiful Skin in an Emily video made me do jumps for joy this morning! I’m so excited to watch! Thank you Emily!!!! Also would love if you checked out the new Rose zinc skin tint which comes out later this week! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I have been watching your videos, for years. I always love and appreciate your honesty and energy and I’m so happy that you are still here on TH-cam!! I hope that you have a Happy New Year ^_^
Thank you so much fir the recommendations and calling them similar not dupes ! Omg it’s one of my pet peeves when people are saying dupes yet they are not! Love watching your videos just don’t comment often. But thank you again
it's pricey, but I actually love Charlotte Tilbury's magic eye cream. It's fabulous! And for a drugstore option, ColourPop/Fourth Ray The Daily eye cream!
What a genius video, Emily! Most of us would be just as happy with a "similar" product over a dupe. We don't need a perfect match, but a product that will take the place of that super expensive product! This would make a fantastic series!❤️❤️
Right on Sister
Yes , “protect the word Dupe, lets call it similar” !!! I will trust your recs cuz u honestly say similar, im skeptical of YTers using word dupe so loosely
Exactly!! That’s why I don’t ever buy dupes. I just buy the actual product.
Not an old dog! I was thinking during the video how timeless you actually are! If I had to give up all but one person from TH-cam, I’d stay with you forever….you are classy, down to earth, confident, well-informed, kind-hearted and lovely. Do Not Change! Hugs
Ditto!!! 💗💗💗💗
Ditto!
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Your mini-rant at the start is fabulous- I totally agree!
thank you! Had to get that off my chest!
TYSM. Finally, someone addressed the dupe problem.
Elf quad was tagged as dupe to Natasha denona mini nude eyeshadow. Not even close
Yes! I own both and agree with you.
Love this! I appreciate the honesty and I agree that sometimes it’s ok to be similar - true dupes aren’t always possible but getting pretty darn close is good enough!
right!! Similar can be great - let's just all be honest about where things stand! :D
@@emilynoel83 indeed!
Thank you for clarification on the meaning of ‘dupe’ cause I’ve been duped by buying makeup that ended up not being ‘dupe’ for high end! 🙏
been there!!
@@emilynoel83 I admire your dedication. You are my online mentor 💕
I agree. I bought like every “dupe” for CT lipstick Bond Girl and then I finally bought the actual lipstick. The dupes looked the same indoors swatched on the hand, but once on the lips, in every-day life, they were waaaaay different. And let it be said, I spent as much on all the dupes as in the actual lipstick, so I learned my lesson that I should have just bought the original to begin with and saved myself the trouble 🤣
Same. I’ve bought 4 Elf Cammo concealers and still don’t have the right shade. 🤦♀️
Haha! I agree with you. Sometimes you just want the real thing. Might as well save up and gift yourself exactly what you want, instead of trying to placate yourself with something you might not even like eventually.
I've done that in past with other products and they were all failures. Never again!
As far as concealers or foundations go, I think it's a good idea to mix the shades to get what you want. Lots of people do that.
We've all done this too! LOL.
Being on a budget,"similar" is perfect for me. I would love more videos like this.
I have watched your channel for years and I love it. The honesty and the way you take your recommendation very seriously so we don't waste money. You and Zabrena are the only ones I watch anymore
I love this- would like more “Similar” videos 🙂❤️
Em, would you ever do a video of “if I could only choose one product for each job for the rest of my life”. Obviously you’re eyeshadow primer would be Milani. But I wanna know about everything else! I feel like I’d guess that you’re pick for bronzer would be Hourglass, but I don’t know! (And I want to know!) 🥰 Your videos are so great! Thank you!
Kind of reminds me of your half fancy, half frugal videos you used to do. It's nice to know there are so many affordable options 🙂
Really appreciate your keeping your definitions clear when describing products. Similar is often all I need depending on the characteristic.
Your " baby bite" anecdote reminded me of how my cat (who's named "the Baby" :)) insists on sharing every meal with me . Gotta pick out little tiny tidbits for her as I eat. She will try almost anything. She is very observant about what goes on in the "food room" and notices the difference between cooking and plating food for serving and gets so excited when it's time to eat! Anyway, that is such a sweet Bubba memory!
And this is why you are considered one of the best in the beauty space! Your intro is everything!!! Even when you’re calling out others, you’re so respectful and giving us the truth at the same time. You deserve every single ounce of respect and trust you get from us (your followers). Ok, English major rant finished now.
I love how you actually take everything into consideration when looking for dupes. Great video!
I agree about the word dupe. A lot of things should be just called similar or getting the same vibe.
Loving the idea of this video, great thoughts. Emily, Thank you for always working so hard for us it's greatly appreciated 💜.
My pleasure, Cindy!
Hi Emily! I love that you made the difference between “dupe” and “similar” because you’re right, lots of people call things dupe that aren’t. Thank you for always keeping it real!
Love the mini rant! Thank you for always being crystal clear in your use of wording in describing products. I pick up on it and appreciate the heck out of it!! I also catch myself being critical of other’s descriptions because they aren’t as specific as you and that can be misleading. Love you Em!
Your facial features, Emily, provide an outstanding canvas for all the beauty products you feature in your videos. Your eyebrows, your eyes, your lip shape… all just perfect! I’m so envious! 😍
Please consider doing a video of what you deem are the top 5 cosmetic brands you can’t live without and why, ie, brands that offer the most “bang for your buck” products. Demonstrate what those awesome products are within each of the 5 brands. I know this is a tall order, but you can absolutely do it, Emily; I have more faith in your ability to pull it off than any other beauty blogger on YT!
Another video I’d love to see is the opposite of this one… high-end beauty products that are absolutely worth paying the extra money for!
I have Laura Gellar bakes blushes. Some for 15 years. They are beautifully pigmented. They don’t ever run out. You get so much product that unless you drop it and break it. You won’t rum out. Plus it is really long wearing.
I just hit side pan on a Laura Geller blush from 2018 - and I only own about four blushes at a time. I may be buried with it...
Yes you have been on TH-cam for a long time but your personality, intelligence and thorough content puts you head & shoulders above most and way ahead of the pack. Thank you for another fantastic video. That ELF glow balm is a definite must try.
From the random thought, "Baby bite"... thats so cute! I remember sharing whatever I ate with my daughter as soon as she was able to eat regular foods. By sharing everything with her, she wasn't a picky eater at all. 💗
Thank you 🙏 finally a influencer realising the difference between a “dupe” and “ similar “. Love the way you explain how things feel on the skin. Some products we can’t get in Australia so similar works. Blessings to you and your family 🙏🤗
Hope this becomes a regular segment on your channel! Most helpful!
I’ve been watching you since 2012 (drug store favorites) and I’ve always been obsessed with how clearly you communicate your experience with beauty products to your followers. I’m sure your journalism background contributes to that. 10 years later you continue to BLOW MY MIND with the things you come up with. You are absolutely incredible and your channel is so effective. Please never stop creating. You will always have an important voice and impact in this community. Thank you for your service!!
Again you show how classy and professional we can all be in understanding our pet peeves of "dupes" vs "similar"!! Thank you for understanding that some of us can't/won't spend an arm/leg on our makeup because we have you !!! My pockets certainly appreciate it!! God Bless you & your family and all the makeup community you have created here for us Emily ❤
Thanks so much, Emily! I appreciate your honesty and integrity so much! There is no need to exaggerate and claim something is a “dupe” when it is simply a similar product. I am always happy with a similar, cheaper product as I will NEVER in a million years spend an exorbitant amount of money on makeup! You are the BEST! ❤️
Biscuits and gravy! I was looking this week for a video comparing the Charlotte and LYS foundations. Are you a magical makeup mindreader on top of everything else, Em?
NO WAY!! Amazing!
Yes, totally agree with you about calling things dupes! I eyeroll even at some of my absolute favorite people on TH-cam when they call things dupes but then have all of these things that aren't actually the same.
You are not an old dog!! You are the queen! Love you Emily! 💜👑
Hannah Louise Poston calls this “duping the vibe”!!! Love it!!
I so appreciate your honesty and that’s why you are trusted by us. Similar is great describer and dupe is a special term that should be used as such!
Good morning Emily! Of course I have been super excited for this since you teased it on Instagram 😁 I completely agree with you regarding dupes, so many times I see that it’s not really a dupe or you’re right, there are very similar products. Thank you and I hope you and your family have a fantastic weekend! Here we are -11 🥶 but I’m staying warm with my coffee and my favorite makeup expert 🤗
wow -11!! Glad you're staying warm & thanks for taking time out of your day to watch!
I've actually never watched any of your videos before, but you came up in my feed. You're the *only* person I've ever heard get honest and real about the word "dupe", and what it means! The bottom line is everyone throws this term around all the time, and since words mean things, and the products they're promoting usually aren't dupes, the word they were looking for and should have used was "similar"!
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Thank you! I have a hard time trusting most people anymore because I try things, and no, they aren't the same product. Sometimes, they're not even that similar, but that's a different issue all together.
I appreciate your integrity, it's very refreshing, and your presence and voice is so relaxing. I just subscribed!
I appreciate your honesty and integrity, Emily! I love seeing your wheels turning even as you're trying these new high end products, lol. Makeup should be about the experience and fun. Thanks for keeping it that way!
Thank you for your honesty about the difference between a dupe and something reeeaally close. This information is still valuable and even more reliable. You’re so charming! I hope you and your family are enjoying a blessed new year!
Yesss! ❤️ You hit the nail on the head here, the word dupe is overused but there is still very much a place to compare similar products. Would love more videos like this!
Never an old dog to me. I have a daughter that’s a year younger than you and three grand babies, I love watching you, you’re not the type to just hype up products just for the perks these companies offer. I love the truth and comfy down to earth qualities you share with us. Just keep these videos coming, love ‘em
Good morning, y’all ☕️😊 Stay safe & stay warm 🧣🧤☀️
🗣Also, YES, let’s reserve “dupes” for actual dupes where a low-cost product performs better or as good as a high-end one!!! 👏🏽
Happy Saturday, Latanya!
Happy Saturday Emily! You spoil us with these types of videos. You’re the best! And Lil Bubba is so cute! Have a great weekend 😘😘😘
aww you're awesome! Thanks Virginia!
Yay, I love this video! It’s really interesting to know that there are “similar things”.
thanks Emiley! :D PS - I love the spelling of your name!
I appreciate you not calling the products “dupes”. Calling a product similar is great! I recently watched a video on dupes and Nivea skin cream was referred to as being a “dupe” for Le Mer. Not sure that is the case! This is the best video of its kind I have watched in a very long time! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Love it Emily 😘 agree the word "dupe" sometimes dupes us more then helps 😀
You are just the best Emily. I truly appreciate your hard work. I love makeup, but I cannot pay for high end. Love you and am grateful to you for the dupes.
I am totally into all of the LYS products! They are such good quality products at a reasonable price. Plus they are beautiful!! You can’t go wrong with these
Perfect way to describe products!! Makes expectations clear.
As usual Emily being the best TH-camr on TH-cam!
Thanks for your quality content as always, Emily! I appreciate your high level of integrity. This kind of video is still super useful, even if the products aren’t exact dupes. I feel like for color products, like blush and bronzer, and even lipstick somewhat, by the time the product sheers out on the skin, and each person has a different skin tone, small differences in the color of the product don’t make a significant difference anyway. If you can get close, it still works!
that lipstick really got me by surprise when you said you've been wearing both during the video :o
What a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon, a moment to wind down after work and chill. Thank you Emily💜
Glad to be part of your relaxation time!
Thank you for doing these videos. I wish I could afford high end Makeup but no can do... I appreciate these videos so much! Have a wonderful day!
Glad it's useful! Thanks for watching, Tami!
Thank you for the suggestions Emily. As always, you’re a warm hug on a very cold day. Much love to you snd the family 😊❤️💄
I appreciate the respect for the word Dupe, Emily! It gets thrown around too much these days 😃
I love when you do these type of videos and I do get annoyed when people throw around the word dupe and it's not at all but I know I can always trust your reviews!
I love that you kept you you Christmas garland. I have such a hard time putting Christmas decorations away. The feeling of hygiene that I get from them is hard to give up. I love seeing it in the background every time I watch your videos.
You are literally the only TH-camr that I still watch after all these years. Everyone else seems to have turned into a complete sponsorship channel. and everyone is starting to look alike with their sponsored cheap jewelry. It's awful. Thank you for staying you much love❤️
Great video! Thank you, Emily! And I love your eye look, would love to know what you’re wearing? Also your random thought made me smile…baby bite, how adorable! ☺️
Have a wonderful weekend! 💜
I agree. Nothing really dupes anything absolutely. Sometimes its best to acccept that it won't be the same or if you cant accept that then just save up and get the exact same product you desire.
Emily I love this concept. Similar is great. My girls are grown now but I still pinch pennies, habit. So I’m more inclined to buy drugstore verses high end. So like you say if it’s similar I’m good with it. Great video and most helpful! I have loved watching you over the last 8 or so years it’s been amazing to watch you grow your channel! 👍
You’re random thought about Bubba and ‘baby bite” is so precious! So so cute.
This was so much fun. I really haven't thought much about the dupe issue, but this seems to be an important distinction. Good for you Em! xo
This is a game changer! I love that we can always anticipate real and eye opening content from you-this is why I’ve been following you for years 👏
Love your eye look! Please do a tutorial... if you've done one, please add the link. Thanks!!
I love the lys foundation! I agree with you about the whole fupe/similar situation. There's so many times I've heard people say "it's a dupe" and then they go on to say, it's not the same texture/feel, or exact color. But it's close! I'm like, then that's not a dupe! Lol
Thank you!!! It bugs me so much when people say they have a dupe for a product, but it clearly isn't. I agree: if it's just similar enough to satisfy your makeup needs at a lower price, call it what it is. Similar.
So excited for this! Good morning Em and family 💛
Good Morning Meredith!!
I have a long workday ahead of me, so it is such a pleasure to be able to put you and and get ready. Thank you for what you do Emily! ❤❤❤❤
YES, Thank you so much for addressing the issues with dupes videos!, I do appreciate it!! One of the many reasons why I keep watching your videos@@
I completely agree!! I love your dupes because they are true, spot on dupes and if it's not then u don't call it that. Dupe titles get more clicks but a lot of the time they are just similar or maybe an alternative 😊💕
Love this eyeshadow look! Thanks Em for keeping it real with the throwaround word dupes. Always looking to you for recs on products❤
Berry toned makeup always remind me of you. You look great in berry tones and I like those tones with my brown eyes too. Nice comparisons! The lip sticks look super similar.
I love videos like these! And I really appreciate you beung more critical and not just calling similar products Dupes! ♡ TY Emily! 💜💜💜
That was great, thank you for being so professional about this ❤️I appreciated your kindness and honesty that’s why I always support your channel
Thank you for this video! Frankly, “dupe” videos (other than yours where you describe differences in an articulate fashion) usually end up just frustrating me. I loved what you had to say! You inspired me to start trying products other than strictly high-end, and you’ve never steered your viewers wrong.
P.S. What are you wearing for your eyeshadow look? I absolutely love it!
I love "similar" if it saves my budget. That is why I say your videos are so great. I learn how to buy makeup and not get what I already have. This is especially true with eyeshadow palettes. I have been giving to other nieces now and not just the one with the new baby. I had so much makeup because I was getting everything. I have also learned new ways to apply makeup too. We did not use all that is used today when I started wearing makeup. Thanks Emily and we love you too.
Em, your eye makeup is gorgeous! Would you consider doing a tutorial?
Hi Em! I’ve been a looong time subscriber (yes, from the Beauty Broadcast days!) and I’d just like to tell you how much I admire you! Your videos have always been some of my favorite to watch. You’re articulate and always do your research, but watching your videos still feels genuine and approachable like you’re just chatting with a friend about makeup! This is another great one. Wholeheartedly agree with you about the overuse of the word “dupe” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much for your honesty. I really value that!!! Totally agree with you. WE want something similar to avoid such high prices for make up that are so similar. Love your channel. Keep up the awesome work.
You are so genuine and easy to watch. I love all of your videos and I think you are the best beauty TH-camr out there. Thanks for all you do!
This video is a perfect example of why you are the best. You just know makeup like no one else.
Yeah for "similar." I love these videos. Using a mix of products is right up my alley.
Good morning Emily, So happy to see that your eye is doing better. I love listening to you as I go about doing the laundry and other household chores before my family wakes up. I love Laura geller blushes! Also, I want to thank you so much for recommending Maybelline color ink crayons! I absolutely adore them and because of you I now own at least 7 shades. Chase dreams is gorgeous!
Super encouraging Capricorn mom energy and sass. Love ❤️ you em.
Agree with you about dupes!
I used to think it was short for duplicate, but now i feel it means they tricked you into buying something you didn't want.
I feel the exact same way about the word "dupe"!!! Thank you for your perspective on that!
Good morning Emily, happy weekend ☺️ love these videos ☮️💟
Happy Weekend, Randi!
Your eye look!!! Always enjoy seeing your alternatives for the higher end products.
I hope you only continue to grow. I feel like I can truly believe your reviews. Thank you for all you do.
I definitely bought varnished rose because of you! I believe it was an Emily Award Winner! ❤️
Love this concept and appreciate all the time you invest in finding similar products to share with us. For me, similar is more what I'm after anyhow 😀 it doesn't have to be exact. P.S. I get more compliments when I'm out and wearing superstar ink crayons than I do any other lip color. Thanks for the recommendation!
Hi Emily, great information as usual. I appreciate your expertise and noticed that there were no advertisements in this video on my side. No one loves the adverts, but you should be compensated for your time and expertise. Hope my experience was just a fluke. Have a lovely weekend.
Emily I really enjoy this idea! 😁 I would love it if you could do a video on lipsticks that have similar shades to Besame. I’m not very worried about the formula and I’d absolutely love hearing your suggestions. ❤️
I've got to try the Superstay crayons soon... I seem to remember a recent Emily video that talked more in depth about the different colour options, so down the rabbit hole I go 🐰
Just the screenshot of the CT Beautiful Skin in an Emily video made me do jumps for joy this morning! I’m so excited to watch! Thank you Emily!!!! Also would love if you checked out the new Rose zinc skin tint which comes out later this week! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I have been watching your videos, for years. I always love and appreciate your honesty and energy and I’m so happy that you are still here on TH-cam!! I hope that you have a Happy New Year ^_^
Love your whole look! Whatever you have on your lashes really amps up your eyes too!
I totally agree with your philosophy about the word “dupe.” 😍🙌🏼 It’s soooo overused and I really appreciate your approach!
Thank you so much fir the recommendations and calling them similar not dupes ! Omg it’s one of my pet peeves when people are saying dupes yet they are not! Love watching your videos just don’t comment often. But thank you again
I am looking for a really good hydrating eye cream. Any recommendations?
it's pricey, but I actually love Charlotte Tilbury's magic eye cream. It's fabulous! And for a drugstore option, ColourPop/Fourth Ray The Daily eye cream!