February 23, 2011

MAC Hue dupes

While sorting through my makeup collection, which I like to do every now and again just so I don't forget what things I have and what things I want need, I identified a couple of dupes for MAC Hue.


Hue is one of those colours that most people I know have in their collection. But if you don't already have it and are looking for a cheaper alternative, here are a couple that you might like - BYS lipstick in Champagne Rain and OCC Liptar in Hush.



While there is a slight variation in tone, I think they're pretty close!

They almost look like the same shot! Hush is slightly brighter than the other two, but still a close dupe in my opinion.


I hadn't been wearing Hue and Champagne Rain much lately as I've got a bit of a tan and they're too light for my current skintone. As for Hush, I've only been wearing it with a brighter gloss on top because again I think it's currently too light for me. But in winter when I'm paler these will be on high rotation no doubt.

This is what they retail for in Australia
  • MAC Hue - $36
  • BYS Champagne Rain - $3.95
  • OCC Hush - $16
So if you're on a budget but are craving Hue, there are cheaper options out there for you!

19 comments :

  1. Wow, they look almost identical! Thanks for the post!

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  2. I'm amazed at how similar they are. And I think I need them all ;)

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  3. Wow! that price is too high for a MAC lipstick =/

    I must tell you, OCC looks the best on you. I really want to try some OCC!

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  4. Love finding dupes!!! I'll be linking to your blog post on my "The Lippie Round" this Friday on BeautySwatch.com - stay tuned xx

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  5. This is a great post! I think Hue tops the list as one of my all time favorite lipsticks! I've gone through about 3 tubes of it! Haha! Wow!! $36!! That's i-n-s-a-n-e compared the the $17.50 it is here! I pay $36 for Chanel lol!

    Thanks for sharing this!

    Andrée xx

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  6. @dempss you're welcome hun! @glossqueen lol, and you know if i find another brand lipstick in exact same shade i'll probably buy it! @aranza, yeah mac is ridiculously expensive here. Occ tars are great, but a bit fiddly because u have to apply with a brush. @akisa, thans so much, i'll keep an eye out for it. Lilitxx

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  7. wow great post!!

    you have done so well with those dupes!!

    love macs hue tho!!

    wow you pay alot for it as well :(

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  8. God, aren't Australian cosmetics prices RIDICULOUS?! It annoys me so much. Anyway, this is a great post... what is the quality of the BYS lipstick like?

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  9. I wanna get the OCC liptar!
    Thanks for sharing. Xoxo

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  10. @andree, considering our $ is on par with US and CAD there is no excuse for our prices. @steph, thanx hun it is def a great colour, hence my many dupes! @popmakeup, i quite like bys lipsticks, they have great pigmentation. The frost formula's a bit weak but the cream formula is the best, i'd compare to nyx maybe even mac amplified. @popblush i wanna get more lip tars! Another obsession lol

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  11. That works out to be like £22 a lipstick what the hell springs to mind! God that is a complete joke! Thanks for the dupes though you always come up with really good ones :) x

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  12. I love Hue lipstick by MAC! I haven't been using it much lately, but you inspired me to bring it on out again :) I need to show Hue some love. Lol.

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  13. Hahaha, I know, Inglot does that to you.

    Yeah, #402 and #11 are nice warm shades :) They're my favourite shimmery shades

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  14. Oh wow!! that is great! thanks so much...definitely gonna hunt down that BYS one...whew pretty close dupe ;-)) yay

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  15. @Tina, and only a fraction of the price of the original! I love my BYS lippies :)

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  16. because of you im putting the OCC lip tar in my basket at love-makeup.co.uk I really hope it suits me. Looks fabs on you x

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  17. Hi Summer, hope you like it. It's a great colour that you can mix with other lip tars to customise. I really like it on its own too! Let me know if you like it when you get it!

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  18. Hi Sweets I just came across your blog a few weeks ago Im from near sydney so was excited to see a gorgeous woman like you posting about makeup i could actually get In particular the post about the BYS lipstick in Champagne Rain How fantastic is this dupe I have the mac hue and HATE spending $36 on it This BYS lipstick looks EXACTLY the same on my lips Im really fair for reference NC15 - NC20 and this suits my fair skin Thanks so much for this dupe It is such a great formula lippie for the price I bought a ton of them as back ups Cheers xxx

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  19. @Michelle C - oh I am so glad you like Champagne Rain, it's such a good dupe for Hue and only tenth of the price. BYS lippies are surprisingly good, I have a few of their colours as they cost the same as a cup of coffee! Thanks for letting me know, i'm glad people are finding these posts useful! ;-)

    Lilit
    xo

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