So, yeah, the internet’s been buzzing, hasn’t it? I’ve seen people straight-up *begging* for a dupe on Reddit forums. “Has anyone EVER found a good one?” Someone literally posted that, like, they’re DESPERATE. And the silence? Crickets! That’s how hard it is, folks.
Look, I get it. We all want that perfect mocha-y lip, but we don’t all have YSL kinda money. And honestly? Sometimes, I think these luxury brands are just playing us. Like, is the lipstick *really* worth that much? Probably not. It’s the name, the packaging, the *feeling* of being fancy, ya know?
I’ve tried a few supposed dupes myself, and let me tell you, most of them are just… *meh*. One was too pink, another was too brown, one was just plain chalky. Ugh. The struggle is *real*. You end up spending more money trying to find a cheaper alternative than you would have if you just bought the real thing. I’m speaking from experience here, *duh.*
I saw someone mention finding YSL makeup dupes in general, using resources to match shades across brands. And that *could* work. Like, maybe you can’t find an *exact* Legendary Mocha dupe, but you can find a color from another brand that is *close* enough. I’ve even seen people mixing different shades together to create something. Talk about dedication!
Honestly, it’s kinda like the whole “Black Opium” dupe situation. People are always hunting for something that smells *just* like it but costs less. Bath & Body Works “Into The Night” gets mentioned A LOT. But does it *really* capture the YSL magic? Probably not *exactly*, but it’s close *enough* for some people, I guess.
