If you’re like me, you like to save money and if you can spend less on something and get the same, perhaps better results, you’re way into it. I’ll be honest; my mom has called me a cheapskate and a tightwad on multiple occasions. I don’t mind though! I do spend my money carefully and I want the most for it.
When I chose to offer LimeLight by Alcone to my clients and readers, much of that decision was motivated by their moderate price point. I know what I’d be comfortable spending on a mascara or a blush and if it were dramatically higher, I couldn’t look someone in the eye and tell them, this blush is $60 but totally worth it! The more I work with the line, the more I realize their super solid affordable alternatives to high end versions. Here are a few of those that truly stack up and my honest opinion on both ends of the spectrum. Now, let’s throw down!
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner • $20 vs. LimeLight by Alcone Perfect Eyeliner • $18
LimeLight savings: $2.00
Quantity: 0.19 oz. vs. 0.19 oz.
The winner: LimeLight
I love Kat Von D and her Tattoo Liner and both it and the LimeLight liner make use of a brush tip applicator. When I compare the two though, I do notice that the LimeLight one glides on better for me and seems to last longer. It’s just a little easier for me to work with. The Kat Von D one comes in black and brown and the LimeLight one only comes in black so that could be a consideration.
NARS Blush in Orgasm • $30 vs. LimeLight by Alcone Perfect Blush in Possible • $22
LimeLight savings: $8.00
Quantity: 4.8 grams vs. 13 grams
The winner: LimeLight
NARS Blush in Orgasm has long been touted as the universal, looks-good-on everyone blush. When working at Sephora, we sold at least one everyday. However, I never agreed with the claim. On textured or mature skin, it’s far too shimmery. The texture of the blush seems to get hardened over time and I’ve just never been a huge fan. For $8.00 less, you can get a peachy pink shade that is still shimmery but not obnoxiously and best of all, over 2.5 times as much product for the price!
Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara • $23 vs. LimeLight Perfect Mascara • $20
LimeLight savings: $3.00
Quantity: 0.38 oz. vs. 0.28 oz.
The winner: Smashbox.
Wait, wut? You sell LimeLight and you’re telling me to buy the other one? I have always loved Smashbox Full Exposure and didn’t realize it was a fiber mascara until recently. I like the LimeLight one a lot but Smashbox is more dramatic and for me, that’s what I’m after. Plus, you get a little more for the money.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Pressed Powder • $37 vs. LimeLight Perfect Pressed Powder • $22
LimeLight Savings: $15.00
Quantity: 6.2 grams vs. 13 grams
The winner: LimeLight
Good lort; the cost savings alone is staggering. So you’re telling me I should pay $15.00 more for less than half the product? GIRL BYE. I have had zero flashback issues with the LimeLight powder, it blurs pores really well and doesn’t create a ton of fallout. It doesn’t contain silica as MUFE does but it does contain talc which some may choose to avoid. MUFE tests on animals and LimeLight does not. This one was almost too easy.
NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight • $26 vs. LimeLight by Alcone Signature Lip Gloss in Wish • $18
LimeLight savings: $8.00
Quantity: mL vs.
The winner: LimeLight
I’ve never been a fan of the NARS gloss formula. While they make some absolutely gorgeous shades, they feel very sticky to me and also have a funky smell that seems to get worse over time. They are priced high for a lip gloss, in my opinion. The LimeLight glosses smell sweet and pleasant, are not sticky and the new Wish color is a perfect milky pink dupe to NARS cult-favorite Turkish Delight.
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray • $31 vs. LimeLight by Alcone 10 Years Younger Finish Spray • $28
LimeLight savings: $3.00
Quantity: 4 oz. vs. 4 oz.
The winner: Both.
These are essentially the same. They are both made by Scandinavia, the ingredient list is identical and they both work awesome. If you want to save $3.00, of course you could choose LimeLight but if you’re beefing up your Ulta or Sephora reward points, then go with Urban Decay.
SUMMARY
If you were to purchase all LimeLight products vs. the high end ones here, you’d save an impressive $39.00 overall. With that, you could easily buy 1 or 2 more products! Having tried every item in this post, I think you would be very happy with either side of the spectrum and because I’m not a slimy direct sales dirtbag, I want you to buy the one you like best.
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