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Top 10 Beauty Brands by ‘Dupe’ Searches in the U.S.

The beauty "dupe" culture has reached a fever pitch in 2025 to 2026, shifting from a budget saving hack to a mainstream social status indicator.

Top 10 Beauty Brands by 'Dupe' Searches in the U.S.
BeautyInsights

Top 10 Beauty Brands by ‘Dupe’ Searches in the U.S.

Credit: Charlotte Tilbury

The beauty “dupe” culture has reached a fever pitch in 2025 to 2026, shifting from a budget saving hack to a mainstream social status indicator. This report identifies the top 10 beauty and skincare brands that U.S. consumers most frequently search for affordable alternatives to. The data shows that demand is highly concentrated among a few prestige “viral” brands, with Sol de Janeiro and Charlotte Tilbury leading the market by a significant margin.

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