For this week’s installment of High vs. Low Beauty, you are probably just as stoked for this as I am- a solid dupe for a 20 year old concealer that sells every 10 seconds. A red carpet staple, and a coveted item in many beauty guru’s kits worldwide. This dupe might not come as a surprise as many drugstore brands are trying to bring out their version. So without further ado- YSL Touche Eclat meet Maybelline Dream Lumi…
First things first, the packaging. Now it may not be housed in a gold magic wand like the original, but a click pen applicator- check ! Easy to apply wand- check! So far all the major boxes are ticked. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat – $41 USD, is a do all beauty wand. Dark circles- gone! Luminous skin- check! Easy to blend- check, check! However at $41 a wand, YSL is starting to get a run for its money with an alternative $8 option.
Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer– $8 USD, is a PHENOMENAL drugstore dream. Highlighting effect- check! Blends easy? check! Covers dark circles and blemishes? check! While the Touche Eclat comes in 12 shades, the Maybelline falls a bit short with only 6 different shade choices. The packaging of the Maybelline Dream Lumi is a bit on the plastic side, while the luxurious gold packaging of the Yves Saint Laurent is dreamy- no comparison. However the formula of the Maybelline is AMAZING! The Maybelline definitely has some serious concealing power; while at times the YSL can be a bit lacking in coverage sometimes. I do love that the formula of the Maybelline doesn’t crease, and is super light for packing a pigmented punch. It is a gel based formula, that gives you time to work with it before drying, and it seriously sits on the skin perfectly.
All and all, I seriously am loving the Maybelline Dream Lumi, it a solid dupe for the YSL Touche Eclat, and may possibly be replacing the YSL. I’d say this week’s High vs. Low Beauty installment is a dupe worthy success! Have you tried the Dream Lumi?
Laura says
Love the hi-low options. Thanks for the tip on the low budget option!
Jamie says
Anytime :)
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
Love the options! I’ve never splurged on the YSL because I rarely use products like that, but I’d definitely give the Maybelline a go!
Jamie says
I was pretty surprised by the Maybelline
Eugenia says
I need more concealers in my life, I want to try one!
Jamie says
You will love it :)
Noelle says
I’ve always wondered if the Maybelline Dream Lumi was a dupe for the YSL. Thank you!
Jamie says
Anytime Noelle ;)
Phyrra says
I’ve heard great this about the original.
Jamie says
The original is quite great. Pricey but super great. :) I am sucker for packaging too.
Cosmetic Sanctuary says
awesome! I’ll try this one out (for $8 it sounds like a steal!)
loveforlacquer says
I LOVE the dream lumi! Great post!
Nidia Doherty says
I haven’t bought the YSL version – frankly, it’s just too much $$. I’ll probably try Dream Lumi, though!
Honeygirlk says
someone told me they found YSL Touche Eclat at Costco. I don’t use concealer but I know my friends that do would love to see this comparison – great post
Justina says
Such a great dupe post! I’ll need to check it out.
Kelly R says
I am definitely going to have to try this one!
Anastasia says
I’m a big fan of YSL Touche Eclat, good to know there is an affordable dupe :)
Miranda Mendoza says
I’ve heard such good things about the Lumi line. Thanks for the alert on another dupe!
FabZilla_Kath says
Wow, I should try this Lumi then.
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says
Good to know there is a budget version out there
Betzy Carmona says
Glad to know that’s a good dupe !
GlitteryGlossy says
I wish the Lumi Line had my shade :(
Sheila Arkee says
Maybelline Dream Lumi is amazing – love it!