Every beauty junkie strives to find that perfect lipstick, and getting a coveted Chanel shade for a fraction of the RRP feels like even more of an achievement. This mentality has given rise to dupe culture – but aside from the price, why would people settle for a knock-off instead of the real deal?
Daniela Morosini is an award-winning beauty journalist, creative, and consultant. She has worked as a digital beauty writer at ‘Grazia’, and as acting digital beauty editor at ‘Vogue’. She currently writes the 'Dear Daniela' beauty advice column for Refinery29.