I Recreated Hailey Bieber’s Vogue Morning Routine—But on a Budget

Okay, so here’s the thing: I’m a sucker for Vogue’s Beauty Secrets series. You know the ones—fluffy robes, soft lighting, and models looking effortlessly dewy while talking about how “less is more.” Like, how?! I blink and I’m shiny in all the wrong places.

So when Hailey Bieber popped up on my feed with her “Quick Everyday Morning Routine,” I knew I was in trouble. She’s glazing. She’s tapping. She’s somehow even more ethereal postpartum. And of course, she’s using Rhode. Rhode mist, Rhode milk, Rhode blush—baby, it’s a full menu.

But here’s the thing: I’m not spending $200+ to look like I just woke up with clear skin and no emotional baggage. Not today.

Instead, I challenged myself to recreate Hailey’s full glazed, natural, low-effort but still expensive-looking morning look using affordable dupes. And let me just say—it was way more fun than it had any right to be.

Here’s the full breakdown of how I faked Hailey’s expensive glow—on a budget that didn’t make my credit card cry.

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Step 1: That Glazing Mist Moment

Hailey’s Pick: Rhode Glazing Mist ($30) - Shop

Dupe: BYOMA Balancing Face Mist ($14) - Shop

She starts with a mist — of course. Rhode’s Glazing Mist is her go-to for that first layer of glow, but the BYOMA version? SO underrated. It’s packed with barrier boosting Tri-Ceramide Complex (Ceramides, Cholesterol, Fatty Acids) and honestly gives you that fresh and dewy look.

My tip: Keep it in the fridge. That cool burst in the morning? Yes please.

Step 2: Rhode Glazing Milk for the Win

Hailey’s Pick: Rhode Glazing Milk ($32) - Shop

Dupe: The Inkey List Omega Water Cream ($10.99) - Shop

She presses in the Glazing Milk like it’s liquid gold. And while it does look amazing, The Inkey List’s Omega Water Cream gives similar hydration and bounce without the Hailey-level price tag. It melts into the skin, doesn’t pill, and plays well with makeup.

Also, love that it’s not sticky. Just glass skin, no tacky residue.

Step 3: Concealer, Not Foundation

Hailey’s Pick: Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer ($28) - Shop

Dupe: NYX Bare With Me Concealer Serum ($12) - Shop

She skips foundation and goes straight in with concealer — which is honestly such a mom-on-the-go hack. NYX’s serum concealer is light but buildable, and gives that barely-there coverage Hailey swears by. It doesn’t cake or crease and blends like a dream.

Hot tip: Dab it on with your fingers for that skin-on-skin finish.

Step 4: The Right Tool

Hailey’s Pick: Beauty Pie Angled Concealer Brush ($22) - Shop

Dupe: e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush ($5) - Shop

Hailey blends with a soft angled brush, and I’m telling you, the e.l.f. one is elite. Super soft, doesn’t shed, and gets into the corners of your nose and under-eyes like a pro. You don’t need a $30 brush to get the job done, promise.

Step 5: Brighten Up

Hailey’s Pick: Kosas Extra Bright Color Corrector ($32) - Shop

Dupe: L.A. Girl Peach Color Corrector ($5.49) - Shop

She color corrects under her eyes to look more awake (same), and Kosas is nice but L.A. Girl’s color correctors are OGs. The peachy one works wonders for dark circles — especially if you’ve skipped sleep for a Bridgerton binge.

Step 6: Brow Game

Hailey’s Pick: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel ($22) - Shop

Dupe: NYX Professional Makeup Control Freak Clear Eyebrow Gel ($8) - Shop

She’s team fluffy brows, no surprise there. But instead of ABH, I grab the NYX one — it sets your brows without getting crunchy, and for under $10?! It’s almost rude not to try it. Great for a natural hold that still keeps things in place.

Step 7: That Rosy Flush

Hailey’s Pick: Rhode Pocket Blush ($24) - Shop

Dupe: Versed Shade Swipe Blush Stick ($16) - Shop

Her blush goes on the cheeks, across the nose, and even dabbed on the lids. A full-face vibe. The Versed Blush stick is that juicy, dewy flush you want — and it blends seamlessly. It also looks way more expensive than it is, which is always a win.

Bonus tip: Apply it before concealer for a more “lit from within” vibe.

Step 8: Faux Freckles

Hailey’s Pick: Tarte Faux Freckle Stamp ($26) - Shop

Dupe: Lottie London Freckle Tint ($9) - Shop

She’s enhancing her freckles — not erasing them. If you weren’t blessed naturally, this Lottie pen helps fake it in the most natural way. It’s a buildable, liquid pen-style tint. I dotted a few over my nose and cheeks, tapped lightly, and boom—freckled sunshine child. Use a light hand and tap-tap with your finger for that scattered freckle effect. It gives serious “just got back from the beach” energy.

Step 9: The Perfect Pout

Hailey’s Pick: Rhode Peptide Lip Shape ($24) - Shop

Dupe: NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Plumping Lip Liner ($12) - Shop

Last but not least — lips. She goes in with Rhode’s Peptide Lip Tint, which I admit is tempting, but NYX duck plumping lip liners are so good I keep one in every bag. Precise, plumping, and pigmented just enough — they’re a total steal.

Honestly? Pretty close. No, I didn’t look like I had Justin Bieber waiting for me in the kitchen, but I did feel glowy, pulled-together, and like I had my life somewhat together—even if I was eating cereal at noon.

The best part? I recreated her entire routine for under $80 total. Hailey’s version runs over $200, and while I’m all for a splurge here and there, this version proves you can look like a glazed donut in the best way without blowing your entire paycheck at Sephora.

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If you love that “barely-there but I still look like a glazed goddess” vibe, this routine is so worth trying. It’s quick, fuss-free, and lets your real skin peek through—plus, the dupes seriously hold their own.

Now excuse me while I mist myself one more time and pretend I’m on set with Vogue.

Love,

Rae