How To Copy Kim Kardashian’s Beauty Routine With ALL Drugstore Products

by Sejal Parikh · September 22, 2015

The reason you fawn over every single inch of those Instapics that this Kardashian lady puts up is all wrapped up in this article. Yes, we have Kim Kardashian Beauty Routine secrets up our sleeve and we sure are going to spill’em for the love we have for you.

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But before we give you the key to that coveted treasure-house of beauty secrets, allow us to give you some news- of both the good and bad variety. First – the bad one, the Kim Kardashian beauty routine is bananas for two reasons: 1. Her daytime routine alone boasts a string of some 50 odd products and 2. Her whole contouring routine, tools included, goes upward of about $1200. But…but…but…wait- we told you we had good news too, right?

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We have the perfect assortment of drugstore substitute products for all the 50 on Kim’s list that round up to $400 and less! Smiling now?

So here you go- brace yourself for Kim Kardashian’s 50-product beauty routine:

1. WET WIPES

To wipe the face squeaky clean.

Kim uses: Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes Ultra Soft Cloths ($2)

Drugstore dupe: Score! Mrs. West’s fave facial wipes are already a drugstore find.

2. FACIAL MOISTURIZER

To hydrate and moisturize the skin for the 48-products that will touch it soon.

Kim uses: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer ($19)

Drugstore dupe: Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid Original ($10)

3. BROW BRUSH

To outline and fill the brows perfectly.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Brush ($18)

Drugstore dupe: Ardell Duo Brow Brush ($5)

4. FOUNDATION

To even the skin tone and blur those imperfections.

Kim uses: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($62)

Drugstore dupe: CoverGirl Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation ($13)

5. FOUNDATION BRUSH

To ensure an even application of foundation.

Kim uses: It Cosmetics Double-Ended Airbrush Foundation Brush ($48)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Retractable Tools Dual Foundation/Powder Brush ($15)

6. MAKEUP SPONGE

To blend the foundation flawlessly.

Kim uses: beautyblender Original Sponge ($20)

Drugstore dupe: Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge ($6)

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7. SHINE-FREE POWDER

To keep shine at bay all day.

Kim uses: Benefit POREfessional Agent Zero Shine-Vanishing Powder ($30)

Drugstore dupe: Neutrogena Shine Control Powder ($13)

8. LIP CONDITIONER

To moisturize those lips before anything goes on them!

Kim uses: MAC Lip Conditioner ($16)

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator ($3)

9. POWDER PUFF

To use a fluffy powder puff for featherlight powder application.

Kim uses: MAC Powder Puff ($12)

Drugstore dupe: Walgreens Studio 35 Beauty Powder Puffs ($3)

10. BROW PENCIL IN MEDIUM BROWN

To lightly fill in the brows.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Eyebrow Pencil ($21)

Drugstore dupe: Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil ($7)

11. BROW POWDER

To fill in brows with your ideal powder shade(s).

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Eyebrow Powder Palette ($88)

Drugstore dupe: Milani Brow Fix Kit ($8)

12. EYESHADOW HIGHLIGHT FOR INNER CORNER OF EYE

To make the eyes appear big and bright.

Kim uses: Marc Jacobs Twinkle Pop Eye Stick ($28)

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Studio Eyeliner & Shadow Stick ($1)

13. EYESHADOW BRUSH FOR INNER CORNER OF EYE

To place the color and blend the inner corner eyeshadow.

Kim uses: Sigma E46 Inner Corner Brush ($14)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Small Eyeshadow Brush ($10)

14. EYESHADOW PALETTE

To add depth to the eyes.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Golden Goddess Eyeshadow Palette ($52)

Drugstore dupe: Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine Palette ($10)

15. EYESHADOW CREASE + LINER BRUSH

To add definition to the eyes.

Kim uses: Stila Double-Sided Crease and Liner Brush #15 ($32)

Drugstore dupe: Studio Basics Angled Eyeliner & Shading Brush ($6)

16. FACIAL HIGHLIGHTER

To give the face a subtle, flattering glow.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood Facial Highlighter ($28) — this stuff hasn’t even been released yet!

Drugstore dupe: Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls ($14)

17. FACIAL PRIMING + SETTING SPRAY

To keep the makeup in place all day long.

Kim uses: MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Spray ($22)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray ($17) 😉

18. LONG-WEARING GEL EYE PIGMENT

To add color and contour to the eye crease.

Kim uses: Kevin Aucoin Primatif Eye Pigment ($48)

Drugstore dupe: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow ($7)

19. EYESHADOW PALETTE IN SHIMMERY NUDES

To define the eyes *even* more.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Eyeshadow Palette ($52)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude ($20)

20. BLACK LIQUID EYELINER

To highlight the lashes by adding definition to the lash line.

Kim uses: MAC Boot Black Liquid Eyeliner ($21)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Eyeliner ($7)

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21. EYELINER BRUSH

Coz one isn’t enough for Kim or you!

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeliner Brush #3 ($18)

Drugstore dupe: Revlon Double Ended Smokey Eye Brush ($6)

22. GEL EYELINER COLOR IN BLACK

To add EVEN MORE depth to the eyes.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproof Creme Eyelid Color ($18)

Drugstore dupe: Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($8)

23. EYELASH CURLER

To really open up those eyes!

Kim uses: Surratt Relevee Eyelash Curler ($30)

Drugstore dupe: Revlon Eyelash Curler ($6)

24. COLOR-CORRECTING CREAM MAKEUP

To correct any blotches.

Kim uses: Dermacolor Camouflage Creme Mini-Palette ($29)

Drugstore dupe: NYX Conceal, Correct & Contour Palette ($12)

25. METALLIC-Y EYELINER

To add a little sparkle to the lash line.

Kim uses: Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Eyeliner ($38)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal HiP High Intensity Pigments Color Chrome Eyeliner ($10)

26. COPPER EYELINER PENCIL

To add tasteful sparkle to the eyes.

Kim uses: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($20)

Drugstore dupe: Wet n Wild Color Icon Liner Shimmer Eye Pencil ($1)

27. BROWN EYELINER PENCIL

To add even further definition.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eyeliner ($27)

Drugstore dupe: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen ($10)

28. CONCEALER BRUSH

To hide imperfections.

Kim uses: LORAC Concealer Brush #103 ($25) — note that this brush is now discontinued.

Drugstore dupe: EcoTools Airbrush Concealer Brush ($4)

29. FINISHING POWDER

To blend the makeup and provide an even finish.

Kim uses: Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish powder ($38)

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Studio Perfect Finish HD Powder ($6)

30. VOLUME-BUILDING MASCARA

To add volume and darken the lashes.

Kim uses: Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara ($24)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Volume Building Mascara ($7)

31. EYESHADOW PALETTE

To add some more colors to the eyes.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Vintage Vamp Eyeshadow Palette ($52)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Prima Ballerina Eye Quad ($14)

32. SUPER LONG-WEARING EYELINER PENCIL IN BLACK

To line those eyes so the lining stays put.

Kim uses: Cargo Swimmables Eye Pencil ($18)

Drugstore dupe: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner ($4)

33. WATERLINE EYELINER

To line the waterline!

Kim uses: Sigma E17 Waterline Liner ($14)

Drugstore dupe: EcoTools Flat Eyeliner Brush ($4)

34. FOUNDATION POWDER

To lend the skin a matte finish with light coverage.

Kim uses: MAC Studio Fix Foundation Powder ($27)

Drugstore dupe: Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder Foundation ($14)

35. FALSE EYELASH BUNCHES

To add length to the lashes.

Kim uses: Red Cherry False Eyeleashes ($3)

Drugstore dupe: Ardell Natural Lashes ($4) — note that while Red Cherry lashes are less expensive, they’re not typically available in drugstores.

36. LASH ADHESIVE

To ensure the lashies latch on until the end of the day!

Kim uses: DUO Eyelash Adhesive ($9)

Drugstore dupe: DUO Eyelash Adhesive ($9) — you’re in luck! Kim’s go-to lash adhesive is already a drugstore staple.

37. TWEEZERS

In case a mischievous stray brow hair is roving about!

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Precision Tweezers ($28)

Drugstore dupe: Tweezerman Mini Tweezers ($16)

38. MATTE BRONZER

To define the cheekbones.

Kim uses: Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer ($28)

Drugstore dupe: Rimmel Natural Bronzer ($5)

39. BLUSH BRUSH

To put on that bronzer with the correct brush type + shape.

Kim uses: Trish McEvoy Sheer Blush Brush #2B ($49)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Blusher Brush #2 ($17)

40. CONTOUR KIT

To sculpt the face.

Kim uses: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit ($40)

Drugstore dupe: NYX Wonder Stick ($12)

41. FLUFFY EYESHADOW BRUSH

To blend ALL the products you have on your eyes.

Kim uses: Vincent Longo Eyeshadow Brush #22 ($20)

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Studio Flawless Concealer Brush ($3) — yes, this is technically a concealer brush but it’s actually the perfect fluffy eyeshadow brush. Trust me!

42. GLOW-Y BRONZER

To highlight the contour in step 40.

Kim uses: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Bronzer ($68)

Drugstore dupe: NYC Sun 2 Sun Bronzing Powder ($5)

43. POWDER HIGHLIGHTER

To highlight the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and chin.

Kim uses: Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up! Powder Highlighter ($30)

Drugstore dupe: L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Powder Glow Illuminator($10)

44. LONG-WEAR BLUSH

To brighten the cheeks.

Kim uses: Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting Blush ($26)

Drugstore dupe: Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush ($9)

45. BLENDING BRUSH

To blend in the blush and highlighter.

Kim uses: Trish McEvoy blending brush #48 ($49)

Drugstore dupe: Black Radiance Blush Brush ($3)

46. TAPERED BLENDING EYESHADOW BRUSH

Coz Kim can never have enough finesse in blending.

Kim uses: Sigma E35 Tapered Blending Brush ($16)

Drugstore dupe: e.l.f. Essential Blending Eye Brush ($1)

47. NEUTRAL-COLORED LIP LINER

To fill in the lips and create a base for other lip colors.

Kim uses: Kevin Aucoin lip pencil ($25)

Drugstore dupe: NYC Automatic Lip Liner ($2)

48. NEXT-LEVEL EYELASH CURLER

To take eyelash curling to another artful level.

Kim uses: Preo Eyelash Curler ($28)

Drugstore dupe: Revlon Spotlight Eyelash Curler ($9)

49. LIP COLORS

To add color (a lot of color!) to the lips and really bring them out.

Kim uses: Tom Ford Lip Colors ($52) — note that Kim uses “like five” to mix until she gets her ideal shade for the day.

Drugstore dupe: Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick ($1)

50. BLOTTING SHEETS

To blot away any shine/sweat you’ve produced while using these 50 products and tools.

Kim uses: TATCHA Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets ($12)

Drugstore dupe: Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($5)

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