Saving money by getting similar but cheaper items has been largely talked about on TikTok and other social media platforms.
The word dupe refers to an item that has the same qualities as a designer brand but does not infringe on trademarked features.
Finding dupes for the items you love to use can be more affordable during your college years, while still having the items that you want or need.
Here are six dupes for college students:
Skincare:
• High-end product: Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream, $62
Dupe: Bubble Slam Dunk hydrating moisturizer, $16
• High-end product: Tatcha the Dewy Skin Cream, $72
Dupe: bliss™ Drench & Quench cream, $20
Technology:
• High-end product: Apple Pencil (Second Generation), $99
Dupe: Gnanlen iPad Pencil, $29
• High-end product: Apple Airpods Max, $549
Dupe: Srhythm NC25 Wireless Headphones, $60
Drinkware:
• High-end product: The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ Tumbler 40 oz, $45
Dupe: Cozy 40oz Tumbler With Handle Straw, $20
• High-end product: YETI Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug, $42
Dupe: AQUAPHILE 35oz Tumbler with Handle, $20
For most needs, you can usually find a similar, cheaper option for a product. In your search for dupe items, it is important to shop on reliable websites and compare multiple prices and reviews before making a purchase.
