Five Below’s dupe game is getting seriously good. From $5 perfumes inspired by luxury fragrances to viral beauty lookalikes and UGG-style slippers, these are the 12 Five Below dupes generating the strongest shopper buzz right now.
1. Surface Trace Eau de Parfum – $5
Dupe for: Glossier You
Surface Trace has become one of Five Below’s most talked-about fragrance finds. Shoppers say its warm, musky, skin-like scent comes surprisingly close to Glossier You for a fraction of the price.
- Buzz Rating: 10/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: Reddit fragrance discussions repeatedly compare Trace to Glossier You, with one recent thread attracting more than 240 upvotes.
- Worth Knowing: The scent similarity gets strong marks, although shoppers generally say the $5 version does not last as long as Glossier.
- The Price Difference: Around $5 at Five Below versus significantly more for the prestige fragrance.
2. Pretty In Pink Beauty Collection – $3–$5
Dupe for: Victoria’s Secret PINK
This collection is getting attention before shoppers even test the products. The bright pink packaging, lettering, dog graphics, beauty bags and accessories immediately remind shoppers of Victoria’s Secret PINK.
- Buzz Rating: 9.9/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: A recent Reddit discussion about the similarities generated nearly 300 upvotes.
- What You’ll Find: Body mist, fragrance, lotion and coordinating accessories.
- Best Part: Most pieces fall between just $3 and $5.
3. Hale Lip Contour – $3
Dupe for: Rhode Peptide Lip Shape
Five Below’s Hale collection sent Rhode fans straight to social media. The minimalist packaging and lip-focused lineup make the comparison hard to miss.
- Buzz Rating: 9.8/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: A Rhode community discussion about the Five Below collection generated more than 180 upvotes.
- What Shoppers Like: Trendy shades, sleek packaging and the chance to try the lip-contour trend for only a few dollars.
- Worth Knowing: This is strongest as a visual and concept dupe rather than an identical formula.
4. Solar Flare Body Butter – $5
Dupe for: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Solar Flare has become one of Five Below’s signature dupe collections, particularly among shoppers hunting for the sweet, vacation-inspired fragrances associated with Sol de Janeiro.
- Buzz Rating: 9.7/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: TikTok, Reddit and beauty blogs continue highlighting Solar Flare as an inexpensive Sol de Janeiro alternative.
- What Shoppers Like: Rich body butter, sweet fragrance and very recognizable tropical-inspired packaging.
- The Price Difference: $5 makes it an easy impulse buy compared with prestige body creams.
5. Surface Glow With It Cream Blush – $4
Dupe for: Glossier Cloud Paint
The tiny squeeze tube immediately gives Cloud Paint vibes, but shoppers are also praising the sheer, buildable color.
- Buzz Rating: 9.6/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: A Five Below versus Glossier Reddit comparison earned more than 130 upvotes.
- What Shoppers Like: Lightweight color that can be layered instead of going on overly pigmented.
- Best For: Anyone curious about cream blush without spending prestige-beauty prices.
6. Vaile Marshmallow Muse Eau de Parfum – $5
Dupe for: Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow
Kayali-inspired perfumes are becoming one of Five Below’s hottest categories, and Marshmallow Muse is near the top of the list.
- Buzz Rating: 9.5/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: Recent fragrance discussions repeatedly point to it as an affordable alternative to Kayali’s marshmallow scent.
- Scent Profile: Sweet, creamy and dessert-like with the fluffy gourmand feel shoppers expect from a marshmallow fragrance.
- Why We’d Grab It: At $5, it is an inexpensive way to experiment with the viral gourmand perfume trend.
7. Lazy Days Tinted Lip Balm – $4
Dupe for: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
The minimalist tube and oversized applicator instantly bring Summer Fridays to mind, making Lazy Days one of Five Below’s most recognizable beauty lookalikes.
- Buzz Rating: 9.3/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: Social posts about the collection have accumulated tens of thousands of views, while it has also appeared in popular Five Below dupe-testing videos.
- What Shoppers Like: Tinted shine, trendy packaging and the $4 price.
- Worth Knowing: Reviews are more divided on this one, particularly when it comes to the applicator and formula.
8. Lazy Days All Nighter Hydrating Mask – $7
Dupe for: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
The Lazy Days comparisons do not stop with lip balm. Five Below’s All Nighter mask has also become a popular Jet Lag Mask lookalike.
- Buzz Rating: 9.2/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: The product has appeared in Five Below dupe-testing videos drawing more than 100,000 views.
- What Shoppers Notice: Similar tube styling, hydration-focused positioning and even naming that feels familiar.
- Worth Knowing: Think of this as an affordable alternative to try rather than an identical skincare formula.
9. Elixir Timeless Eau de Parfum – $5
Dupe for: Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33
Pistachio perfumes remain incredibly popular, which makes this $5 bottle particularly easy for shoppers to notice.
- Buzz Rating: 9/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: It has been featured in national dupe coverage and tested in Five Below beauty videos with more than 100,000 views.
- Scent Profile: Sweet, creamy and nutty with the dessert-inspired fragrance profile that made pistachio perfumes viral.
- Best Part: It delivers the trend for just $5.
10. Dani Beauty Sunkissed Bronzer Drops – $5
Dupe for: Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops
Bronzing drops are still everywhere, but spending around $40 on the trend is not for everyone. Five Below’s version brings the look down to $5.
- Buzz Rating: 8.8/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: The drops regularly appear in Five Below beauty-dupe videos and budget-beauty roundups.
- What Shoppers Like: They can be mixed into moisturizer or foundation for a warmer, bronzed finish.
- The Big Appeal: Roughly $5 versus about eight times that price for the prestige inspiration.
11. Double Take Clover Jewelry – $5
Dupe for: Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra-style jewelry
You do not have to spend thousands to recognize the inspiration behind Five Below’s clover jewelry.
- Buzz Rating: 8.6/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: Social posts showing the necklaces and bracelets have earned hundreds of likes and saves.
- What You’ll Find: Clover necklaces, bracelets and earrings in the familiar luxury-inspired silhouette.
- Best For: Shoppers who want the trendy clover look without treating inexpensive fashion jewelry like an investment piece.
12. Sole Mates Sherpa Platform Slipper Shoes – $7
Dupe for: UGG-style platform slippers
Beauty may dominate the Five Below dupe aisle, but these $7 slippers prove fashion finds can go viral too.
- Buzz Rating: 8.4/10
- Why It’s Buzzing: UGG-style slippers are appearing in the newest Five Below shopping-haul videos and social posts.
- The Look: Cozy sherpa lining, platform sole and the chunky slipper silhouette shoppers have been wearing everywhere.
- Why It Makes the List: At $7, this may be one of the easiest ways to try the platform-slipper trend without committing to the designer price.
