Monday, June 27, 2011

Dupe Alert - Origins VitaZing Dupe!

Well I know that got some of you to snap to attention.  I reviewed Origins VitaZing a few months ago, you can read that original review here.   In that review I mentioned that I this product reminded me of something I had used from AVON a few years ago, that had since been discontinued.  Well after writing that review I thought I'd do a little research to see if perhaps AVON had re-launched that product under a different name.  As MANY companies are known to do. 


Side rant here.  Why do companies do this?  It is beyond annoying.  I really love my Clinique Almost Make-up but apparently that was discontinued and they've launched a Moisture Sheer or Moisture Surge tint, that is basically the same thing.  Um, what?  How is this a good business strategy?  I just don't get it.  Dear Cosmetics Companies, Knock it off...no one finds this endearing.  Thank you.  


Okay so anyway, I went through the AVON catalogue and found a product that, from it's description, sounded much like Origins VitaZing aka the AVON product I loved years ago.  So I ordered it....   And it came......    And I've been testing it.....   And, well let me compare it side by side to VitaZing and you tell me which is which.  


Hmmm, both lotion like texture with small tinted beads

Beginning to blend each out

Both now blended out

So now you tell me, which is VitaZing and which is AVON?  Can't tell can you?  That's because these are pretty much the EXACT SAME PRODUCT!  Sorry for yelling but I mean come on, these are so similar. So what is this product?


Introducing my new favourite AVON product; 

AVON Ideal Shade-Custom Shade Foundation

How do they compare?

AVON                                                                          
$9.99CDN for 30ml                                                 
SPF 15                                                                           
Available in light, medium, medium-deep             
Sheer coverage                                                              
Blends to match your skintone                                  


ORIGINS
$44CDN for 50ml
SPF 15
One shade only
Sheer coverage
Blends to match your skintone

Now I will say that it takes a bit more of the Ideal Shade to get the same coverage as VitaZing, so the Origins will last you longer.  But if you do the math, you can buy two of the AVON foundations, for a total of 60ml of product, and still pay less than 50% of what you'd pay for the VitaZing. 

Overall I actually like AVON's product better.  I found VitaZing often left me a little greasy by the end of the day, but I don't find the same thing with the Ideal Shade.  So if you were one of the ones that wanted to try VitaZing but didn't want to spend the money, I'd say you have to try the AVON Ideal Shade.  At $10 it's not a huge investment to make, even if it turns out that it's not for you.  As for me, I'm stocking up because Lord knows this will disappear eventually.  

Oh, and which is which?  AVON is the one on the right.  How many of you guessed that?  



23 comments:

  1. Holy cool Tracy! I hated the Origins Vitazing-didn't match well, and it left me greasy and broke me out! I will definitely order this! They look like the same product to me. I could not tell the difference. Nice dupe girl!

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  2. This is exciting news!!! I've never tried the Vitazing but I ADORE a good dupe. Good tip friend!!! :-)

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  3. Absolutely love great beauty blogs! Glad to find yours!

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  4. I guessed wrong and I use Vitazing. :-) Great review. Might have to try the Avon one - my neighbor sells it. Thanks!!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  5. Sounds like a great dupe! I love avon's prices. And I know what you mean about companies changing product names or discontinuing a product only to bring it back under a different name with new branding. Guess it's a way to keep things "fresh"!

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  6. Tracy - Thanks lady, let me know how you like it :)

    Charlotte - Thank you....I love a good dupe too, especially for a 1/3rd of the price!

    Boutique on Feet - Thanks for stopping by my blog..appreciate it :)

    Jayme - For the price I don't think you'll regret trying it...hard to beat!

    Nikosmommy - Keeping things fresh or keeping us guessing...haha, either way it's tres annoying ;)

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  7. I was all caught up on the VitaZing hype for a while but realize I don't need it. But it's nice to know there's a much cheaper/better alternative! Nice discovery, Tracy!

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  8. wow crazy that the result is pretty much the same and the prices vary so much! shows sometimes some things are overpriced!

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  9. These are the exact same! And I love how Avon is so much more cheaper : )

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  10. Looks the same to me!! (I'm hollering too!) AVON ALL THE WAY!

    xo,
    C

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  11. Sounds Fabulous!! I love a good Dupe!

    lilqtpy85.blogspot.com

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  12. Hey! I'm going to order the Avon this weekend! And we are also following you on Blog lovin :-)

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  13. Wow, great find, and what a bargain!

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  14. What a deal! Do you think it would work for sensitive skin?

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  15. Kristin - Hard to say, I know everyone is different so I'd hate to say it would be okay. I know that it didn't affect my skin and the Vitazing did somewhat, in that it left it feeling oily...sorry, wish I could be more help :)

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  16. What shade do you have? Looking to trying this but not sure if I should get Light or Medium.
    Great review!

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  17. yes, please let us know what shade of the avon tint you showed in this post. i loved the coverage of vitazing but it was too dark and orangey for my fair skin.

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  18. Anonymous - Sorry about that, I tried the medium which was good for me in the summer but I use light at this time of year, hope that helps.

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  19. Hi there! Im not able to find this on Avons website, has it been discontinued?

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  20. I believe it's a seasonal item, look for it closer to summer.

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  21. Sorry to repeat... what was the shade of the avon product in this post? :)

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  22. I just found your wonderful blog and GREAT dupe to the pricey Origins VitaZing. And guess what? You were right. I went immediately to Avon and searched for this product and the only thing called "Ideal Shade" is a liquid foundation in about 20 shades. :-( Let me join your rant. WHY do companies discontinue or mess with GREAT products?? Can't quite bring myself to pull the trigger on $35 for 1.7 ounces of VitaZing. I guess if we wait around long enough, Avon will re-introduce under another name.....

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  23. It's on sale now at Avon.com for $2.99!!! Will have to give it a try! :)

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