9 Discontinued Beauty Buys & Their Best Replacements
RIP: Urban Decay Original Naked Eyeshadow Palette
Eulogy: The beauty community was up in arms when this one departed last year. As one of the best-selling, best-known and most-copied palettes of all time, it was the palette for all your smokey eye needs. Luckily, many brands have had a go at replicating it.
Reincarnation: NYX’s Shadow Palette In Warm Neutrals, £16 is a bit warmer than the original Urban Decay but it does a very similar job. With buttery textures, each of the 16 shades is easy to blend and layer, with satin, metallic and shimmer options all available.
Available at Boots.com
RIP: Jelly Pong Pong Jelly Flush in Cranberry Rum
Eulogy: Rumour has it, Kate Moss use to swear by this blusher, and avid fans still beg for it to make a return today. Dewy and sheer in texture, it gave a rosy glow that was youthful and universally flattering.
Reincarnation: Shiseido’s Minimalist Whipped Powder Blush, £25.60 may not be a like for like, but it still provides a generous dose of colour that’s soft and really blendable. No wonder it’s fast become a staple for many MUAs and beauty bloggers.
Available at JohnLewis.com
RIP: Urban Decay Ink For Eyes Cream Eyeliner in Demolition
Eulogy: This was both a precise liner and easy crème that was really easy to apply, even for eyeliner novices. With serious inkiness and a budge-proof formula, it's easy to see why it was once so popular.
Reincarnation: Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Ink, £20 is one of the best substitutes we’ve come across. Soft, pliable and defining, it has a universally flattering tone and, just like Urban Decay’s original, is easy to build and mix at will.
Available at LookFantastic.com
RIP: Clinique Acne Solutions Body Treatment Spray
Eulogy: This convenient spray had rave reviews for its ability to help clear up back and shoulder acne. Its smell was medicinal and strong, so it felt like it was really getting the job done. Despite its popularity, it was discontinued, causing uproar.
Reincarnation: Mario Badescu AHA Botanical Body Soap, £7.25 is a worth replacement. Claiming to be one of the most innovative bodycare buys on the market, it harnesses fruit enzymes, ginseng and linden to gently exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells. You’ll notice a new smoothness within days.
Available at BeautyBay.com
RIP: Clinique Superlast Cream Lipstick in Nude Bloom
Eulogy: The ultimate nude, Clinique’s Nude Bloom lipstick was universally flattering and provided plenty of pigment without every drying out the lips. Happily, there are now plenty of clever dupes providing a similar finish.
Reincarnation: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Lip Liner in Naturel, £18 is one of the closest matches. While it’s only available as a pencil, you can still scribble it on and blend in the colour with your finger for full impact.
Available at LookFantastic.com
RIP: Benefit Tinted Moisturiser You Rebel
Eulogy: Its silky-smooth formula gave just enough coverage, without ever overloading the skin. Google it and you’ll see fans continue to mourn it today. The slick packaging was pretty cool too.
Reincarnation: Laura Mercier’s newest Tinted Moisturiser, £28 delivers the same dewy results, with enough coverage to replace full-foundation days. Among the variety of tinted moisturisers now available, this one definitely gives skin the same candlelit glow, with skin-loving ingredients to boot.
Available at JohnLewis.com
RIP: Fresh Supernova Mascara
Eulogy: Volumising, thickening and clump-free are just a few of the attributes given to Fresh’s old mascara. Gone but not forgotten, it was a one-stop-shop for all lash needs.
Reincarnation: Dr Hauschka Volume Mascara, £21 delivers similar benefits, really holds a curled lash in place and has a soft formula that never flakes off. The glossy, inky finish is a real win too.
Available at LookFantastic.com
RIP: Suqqu Rich Cream Foundation
Eulogy: Loved by MUAs like Mary Greenwell, this popular foundation was so lightweight, you would forget you had it on. Suqqu has brought out a replacement, but it’s not quite as creamy or flawless as the original.
Reincarnation: Lumene Instant Glow Fresh Skin Tint, £32.90 has an almost identical texture. Loaded with Arctic spring water and Nordic algae, it feels deeply hydrating and has a similar weightless feel to Suqqu’s original. Second skin at its best.
Available at LookFantastic.com
RIP: MAC Eyeshadow in Buckwheat
Eulogy: This loyal shadow was wearable for both day and evening, as it could be built and mixed at will for added drama. MAC fans loved it for the formula's tenacious staying power and creamy texture that never sat into creases or felt cakey.
Reincarnation: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Compact in Twice Baked, £10.50 is almost an exact replica. With a satin finish that applies like a dream, it has warm tones we love and just enough shimmer for extra depth.
Available at LookFantastic.com
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