When it comes to bronzers, very few shades on the market hold a candle to NARS' Laguna. This cult-favorite buy produces the perfect sun-kissed glow, and it's so popular that it's regularly lauded as a favorite among celebrities and beauty gurus alike. The problem? At $40, this compact isn't exactly cheap. So in the hopes of finding a more wallet-friendly alternative, I took to the internet to find the best NARS Laguna dupes.
Lucky for me (and you), there's a lot of information out there in the form of Reddit threads, Instagram posts, and YouTube beauty channels. One of my favorites, the Dupe Detectives, filmed an entire video dedicated to finding cheaper versions of Laguna. This video is useful, because it allows you to see the shades on skin if you're unable to swatch them on your own. Reddit is also home to a treasure trove of dupe discoveries, with dozens of threads discussing the pros and cons of different products. One quick search of "NARS Laguna dupes" brings up tons of recommendations from beauty fanatics around the globe. But it does take some digging — which is why I did all the heavy lifting for you.
After hours of research, product testing, and beauty-blogger-video-watching, I've compiled the three most highly recommended dupes for NARS Laguna just below. The best part? They all cost less than $10.