The Splurge vs Steal section in women magazines, has grown very popular in the last few years. It shows readers how they can get the same effect, of a relatively expensive beauty product without breaking the bank. While it is not illegal in the cosmetic industry to replicate a non patented product, it is clear that these products below are exact replicas of other more high end ones.
ORIGINAL vs COPYCAT

Physicians Formula Pearls of Perfection

Guerlain Les Meteorites Powder
Shue Uemura Rouge Unlimited

Neutrogena MoistureShine Lipstick

Nars The Multiple Orgasm Duo
ELF Bronzer Compact

Guerlain- Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl Eyeliner

L'Oreal Hip Kohl Liner in Sheer Gold

Makeup Forever HD Foundation

Revlon photo Ready

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Brush

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

Stila Make Me Blush

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Bronzing powder

Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Pearls Light Bronze Powder

Givenchy Phenomen' Eye

L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion
i think i can understand the point of “soft copying” when it comes to the lack of the inspiration…those products really have similar touches but still even if i hate copy cats i find it ok here!:)
kisses
I agree with you. It is, after all, good to have options especially in this economy! It just strikes me how unoriginal the ‘creative’ team at Physicians Formula is 🙂
Thanks for sharing your opinion