The under-$65 beauty heroes that have earned a permanent place on Lucy Slight's shelf by performing just as well as luxury favourites.

When it comes to beauty products, finding a great dupe feels like a personal vocation. Yes, I’m in the unique position of trialling plenty of luxury launches, an occupational hazard when you’ve worked as a beauty editor for some of New Zealand’s most respected publications (Fashion Quarterly included). But when I’m spending my money, performance always wins over price point. And by that, I mean: the more affordable, the better, as long as it works.

After years of trial, error, disappointment and delight, these are the wallet-friendly finds that genuinely perform as well as their high-end sisters.