So, I’ve been on a *quest*, a mission, if you will, to find the ultimate drugstore dupe for Chanel. And you know what? It’s not always easy, lemme tell ya. Some of these “affordable” mascaras are just… straight-up garbage. Flaky, clumpy, smudgy – the works. Total nightmare fuel. I read one article that said not all drugstore mascaras are good, duh, but it’s true!
I’ve been using Chanel Inimitable Intense for, like, ages, and it’s seriously amazing, gives my lashes a great look, all that jazz. But the price tag? Ouch! My wallet cries a little every time.
The internet is full of “dupe” lists, right? Some are good, some… not so much. Like, I saw one claiming to have “50 Best Chanel Dupes In 2025!” Seriously? 2025? That’s like, fortune telling or something. How do they KNOW what’s going to be the best in *two years*? It’s wild!
And then there’s the whole cruelty-free thing. I’m trying to be better about that, you know? Saw someone on Reddit asking for a cruelty-free dupe for Chanel Le Volume (the original, not waterproof, cuz who needs waterproof every day, right?). I haven’t tried ILIA myself, but maybe that’s a lead for someone. I mean, Better Than Sex is popular, but I’ve never been a fan of the name, honestly. Tarte Lights, Camera, something something… eh, I don’t remember.
Honestly, finding a PERFECT dupe is kinda like searching for the Holy Grail. It’s probably not gonna happen. But you *can* find something pretty darn close.
I think the key is to figure out what you like about your Chanel mascara in the first place. Is it the volume? The length? The definition? The fact that it doesn’t flake all over your face like a cheap snow globe? Once you know what you’re looking for, it’s easier to narrow down the drugstore options.
I’m gonna be honest, I’m still searching for the *ultimate* dupe. I’ve seen lists, I’ve tried stuff, and I’m always open to more suggestions from my friends! Maybe the “best” dupe is different for everyone, ya know? It’s all about finding what works for *your* lashes and *your* budget.
