Shannon Harris tests high-end vs cheap foundations

For those who wish to cut down their beauty spending, any good quality make up duplicates – or ‘dupes’ – are welcome additions to the cosmetic collection.

And popular New Zealand make up vlogger, Shannon Harris, recently discovered what she believes to be an almost ‘identical’ dupe for YSL’s popular Fusion Ink foundation.

The best news is that Wet n Wild’s Photo Focus Foundation costs just AUD $7 (USD $5.99) whereas the YSL product costs AUD $89. 

So how does each perform in terms of longevity and finish? 

The best news is that Wet n Wild’s Photo Focus Foundation costs just AUD $7 (USD $5.99) whereas the YSL product costs $89

Shannon, who goes by Shaaanxo on YouTube , recently put them to the test by using the Wet n Wild product on one side of her face and the YSL product on the other

Shannon, who goes by Shaaanxo on YouTube, recently put them to the test by using the Wet n Wild product on one side of her face and the YSL product on the other.  

‘I think [Wet n Wild] is a really good dupe for the YSL foundation which is one of my all time favourites,’ the 25-year-old said.

‘Today I am going to be comparing the two in a half-face tutorial – I might have to custom mix a colour to make it look really good. 

‘The Fusion Ink foundation – it was ridiculously expensive but for me it was worth it because I really love this stuff and it lasts forever.’ 

‘I think [Wet n Wild] is a really good dupe for the YSL foundation which is one of my all time favourites,’ she said

Pictured is the side of Shannon’s face with the YSL make up on it 

Pictured is the side of Shannon’s face with the Wet n Wild make up on it 

Shannon started by priming her entire face before applying each foundation. 

‘This foundation you can often see my freckles through but I still love the way it looks. It is so easy to blend and it does last well on me, normally,’ Shannon said of the YSL product.

‘Sometimes it sits a little bit funny on my nose so I have to put a little bit of concealer over it but other than that I love the way it looks.    

‘The Wet n Wild I have been using a lot lately. I’ve been using it in day to day life and I really like it. It’s so stunning and it seems to sit decently on my nose.’

She then went to the gym and on a walk and found that afterwards, both foundations had still performed excellently

‘You can even argue that the Wet n Wild lasted a little bit better,’ Shannon concluded (pictured with a full face of Wet n Wild 

She then set each side with concealer and powder, finished off her make up and went about her day.   

Three hours later, Shannon said they had both lasted really well and both sat ‘almost identically’.  

She then went to the gym and on a walk and found that afterwards, both foundations had still performed excellently.  

‘You can even argue that the Wet n Wild lasted a little bit better,’ Shannon concluded. 

‘If you’ve not tried it yet, I suggest giving it a go.’