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Costco isn't just good for saving money while buying in bulk. The wholesaler is also a treasure trove for cheaper dupes of pricey products, from water bottles to body butter. If you're looking to save money while still feeling like a million bucks, here are some of the most cost-effective alternatives to pricey products that you can grab at Costco.
Dupe for: Grey Goose Vodka ($40-$60)
Estimated price: $27
Costco superfans swear by the Kirkland Signature French Vodka, which bears an uncanny resemblance to the notably pricier Grey Goose vodka. As one Redditor put it, "The difference between the French Kirkland and Grey Goose is minuscule. And around 60% cheaper than Grey Goose."
Dupe for: Lululemon leggings ($50-$168)
Price: $17
Lululemon is synonymous with luxury leggings, and everyone knows it. The brand is renowned for its buttery-soft leggings that come with sky-high price tags. Costco's Mondetta leggings emulate the expensive stuff at a much more reasonable price point, and they're available in a wide range of sizes and a few different color options, too.
Dupe for: Anthropologie Mila mirror ($1,300)
Available at limited Costco locations, not yet sold online
Price: $150
As with most trendy products that emerge on TikTok, this floor-length mirror, touted as a screaming good deal, is a little tricky to find at Costco. Still, those who have gotten their hands on it admire how its intricate scrollwork and gold trim color are reminiscent of a much more expensive Anthropologie version.
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Dupe for: Barefoot Dreams In the Wild throw blanket ($180)
Buy in-store at select Costco locations
Price: $17
The product description for the Barefoot Dreams throw blanket throws out words like "sumptuous" and "irresistibly soft," but Costco devotees could say the same about the Artisan Cozy Knit Throw — and they could say it with more money in their pockets, because it's infinitely cheaper. Redditors have even claimed Costco's version to be the comfiest blanket they've ever owned.
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Dupe for: Pureology Hydrate shampoo ($90)
Price: $12
The difference between spending $90 versus $12 is obviously a no-brainer, but not everyone is quick to switch up hair care products. While Pureology certainly has a reputation for being elite in the shampoo world, Redditors say Costco's dupe accomplishes some seriously similar results worth saving money on.
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Dupe for: Hydro Flask ($28)
Price: $25 for 2
GenZers are very into their water bottles, and Hyrdo Flask is, without a doubt, one of the most coveted. Costco's ThermoFlask water bottles are a comparable alternative, though, and you can grab a two-pack for a couple bucks less than one Hydro Flask will cost you.
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Dupe for: Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream ($48)
Price: $25 for 2
When TikTokers found out that Selena Gomez uses Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream, the product went viral. But ask yourselves this: If Selena Gomez had the bank account of the average middle-class consumer, would she maybe leave the Bum Bum alone and grab a two-pack of Costco's copycat for half the price? We're pretty sure you know the answer.
