Aldi beauty products: The dupes you need to know about (2023)

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What are Lacura dupes of? ›

And the latest viral product among fans is the Lacura Illuminating Foundation that shoppers are comparing to Giorgio Armani's award-winning Luminous Silk foundation known for its lightweight and silky feel.

Lacura Healthy Glow Rose Tonic, £3.99, Aldi

A dupe for Pixi's popular Rose Tonic, this is a simple way to brighten your complexion. Smooth over the face morning and evening to remove impurities and leave skin soft and smooth.

First up I bought the Lacura Pineapple Face Serum which is a dupe for the Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright serum.

Next she used Aldi's eyeshadow primer - a dupe of Urban Decay's one - and followed it with the Quad eyeshadow palette, a dupe of the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk palette. Of the eyeshadow she said: "For £3.99 it was fantastic. It looks pretty."

ALDI's 'AISLE OF ALDI' promotional video

According to TikTok users, the line of scents is said to be a dupe Jo Malone's famous perfume range, but with a much more budget-friendly price tag.

My friend recommended I try the Caviar range by Lacura as it is a dupe for La Prairie which retails at £200+.

So, we were pretty intrigued when Aldi announced that its newest cream was inspired by Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. Launched as part of Aldi's popular Lacura range, the new Lacura Miracle Cream claims to “protect, moisture and soothe normal, dry and irritated skin”.

The range first started off with three limited edition beauty buys that were all dupes of Korean beauty brand Glow Recipe: an avocado eye cream, watermelon moisturiser and pineapple face serum.

As well as the significant anti-ageing benefits, the serum also works wonders on skin texture, with one reviewer saying: “I use this serum every day under moisturiser. It's a boost for my dry sensitive skin. “It really helps and seems to improve my skin texture”.

And better still, the Lacura Rose Oil is a very similar to Pixi's cult favourite Rose Oil Blend serum which also contains rosehip, pomegranate seed and jojoba oils but costs £22 more.

What is Lacura overnight repair concentrate a dupe of? ›

In its deep blue bottle, the £4.99 Lacura Overnight Repair Concentrate might be mistaken for the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate , which is £42 for the same sized 30ml bottle.

Pineapple Serum Face Serum Boost

Rich in skin-rejuvenating antioxidants, this skin superhero is known to promote a baby-smooth, poreless complexion. Multi-beneficial skin superhero that is known to be rich in antioxidant Vitamin C and bioflavonoids to renew skin for a smooth, healthy-looking complexion.

Lacura Floral Eau de Parfum

As well as having a similar-looking design to Viktor & Rolf's famous Flowerbomb, it also shares plenty of ingredients, including rose, freesia, bergamot and patchouli. It's available in store from 23rd June, so keep your eyes peeled!

Works well to clear lines on my face and my skin looks much brighter." "Simply the best cream. This amazing pot of cream (along with the night cream, night mask and eye cream- when Aldi stock it) has reversed my lines by five years," a fourth claimed. "The difference I can see is just miraculous!

Featuring a blend of Bergamot, Lavender, Musk and Patchouli, this gorgeous Twilight Glass Jar Candle will fill your home with beautiful fragrances.

Lidl Suddenly Madame Glamour

The discount supermarket chain LIDL have created a dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. I've tried it, and I can confirm it really does smell just like Coco Mademoiselle and has the same lasting power.

Lacura Floral Love Eau de Parfum (£5.99, 100ml) is a celebration of all things floral with notes of rose, freesia and African orange flower, complemented by darker, woody aromas of bergamot, musk, patchouli, and creamy vanilla.

Treat yourself or a loved one to an opulent experience with this Hotel Collection Velvety Rose Eau De Parfum. With top notes of cloves, sumptuous middle notes of damask rose and agarwood and praline, this rich scent is sure to appeal to the senses.

ALDI'S own beauty brand, Lacura, is expanding its skincare range to launch a new premium beauty line this month.

Lacura is actually an ALDI own-brand that they manufacture themselves in Europe. The label is known for producing great beauty and skincare products that take their inspiration from bigger brands.

Does Aldi night cream have retinol? ›

Aldi's Lacura Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream contains retinol complex is hailed for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and customers say it's as good as designer brands.

There's no doubt the inspiration behind the Aldi Lacura Cleansing Balm was the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleasning Balm. The Aldi version is £6.99, and the Emma Hardie version is £47, so there is a massive difference between the two.

In the reviews section, people are hailing the cream 'wonderful' and saying they're bulk buying it thanks to its acne-treating benefits. "So good! I've been using a very thin layer over my face each night and it clears spots.

Help protect, soothe and moisturise your skin when you bring this Miracle Cream into your daily skincare routine. Designed to help your face feel fabulous, this cream works to soothe any dry skin whilst also containing anti-inflammatory benefits.

Aldi's Lacura Ferocious Eau De Toilette , which costs £5.99, has been described as “exactly like” to Dior's Sauvage and Tom Ford's Black Orchid.

It's the Aldi Lacura Larger Than Life Mascara which is a great dupe for the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara.

The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum blows the competition out of the water with its triple-threat combination of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and ferulic acid. As loved as it is by dermatologists and beauty editors alike, we know it's pricey.

If wrinkles are your biggest concern, SkinCeuticals is the serum you need. Formulated with niacinamide, this formulation was the best at reducing the look of lines and wrinkles in the GH Beauty Lab's test — lessening their appearance by 5% over just four weeks.

Specifically, Trilogy's Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. Supposedly the secret to Kate's flawless complexion during her pregnancy with Princess Charlotte, the sought after rosehip oil is obviously a winner, selling one bottle every 20 seconds.

Rosehip seed oil

Chock-full of goodness, it helps to protect and hydrate skin, fight free radical damage, and reduce wrinkles. But that's not all! The vitamins and antioxidants rejuvenate the skin to restore elasticity, help to correct dark spots, and reduce the appearance of scars.

Is rosehip oil better than moisturiser? ›

Face moisturiser – Rosehip Oil has high levels of essential fatty acids and can be used instead of a moisturiser. It has several anti-ageing benefits. Skin blemishes and scars – Use Rosehip Oil on stretch marks, age spots, acne, hyper-pigmentation, burns and scars to help diminish their appearance.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Aldi's sleep mask is a dupe for Elemis' and it's 89 percent cheaper.

Lacura Q10 Anti-Wrinkle 1.7oz Day & 1.7oz Night Face Cream Moisturizer with Bioflavonoid and Retinol Complex Set - All Skin Types.

I buy from Aldi all the time and never been disappointed,' said one 5-star reviewer, while another agreed: 'I have been using these creams alongside the serum and I can see and feel a noticeable difference in my skin. Will definitely be purchasing again. Highly recommend.

Pineapple contains a powerful enzyme called bromelain which can break down and help sweep away dead skin cells. This makes it the ideal ingredient for a face mask. To try it out, simply rub a cube of freshly sliced pineapple on your face and neck, avoiding more sensitive areas (especially nicks and pimples!).

Anti-Aging: Pineapple is your new BFF if you're looking to slow down the aging process. That's because it's loaded with antioxidants and alpha-hydroxy acids, which fight skin-damaging free radicals.

Formulated with Acai Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate, this serum will help skin appear smoother, glossier and visibly brighter. Gently pat a few drops onto clean skin morning and night and follow up with your favourite moisturiser.

“A dupe for Jo Malone Myrrh & Sweet Tonka, which is one of the nicest smelling Jo Malone perfumes, but it's like £90 for a bottle,” explains Sascha in the video. “She found this in Aldi and paid £7 for it. It literally smells so nice and expensive.

Is the ALDI Power For Women Eau de Parfum a dupe for Paco Rabanne Lady Million? No. It's similar, but the scent is not the same, nor is the longevity either. I've reviewed Lady Million here on the blog before, it's a fragrance I always have in my collection because I love it.

Aldi customers have praised one if its perfumes for smelling "exactly the same" as a popular scent by Yves Saint Laurent. The bargain giant sells Dark Blossom Eau De Parfum, and many shoppers have agreed that is is unmistakably similar to the luxury fashion label's Black Opium perfume.

What Vitamin cream is best for aging skin? ›

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, which means it protects the skin from free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that break down skin cells and cause wrinkles. Vitamin C may help protect skin from sun damage and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Golden Hour fragrance oil is brimming with the warm aromas of fall and captures the name perfectly. Warm, freshly baked goods, covered in crumbles of toasted cinnamon sugar and spicy hints of fresh nutmeg.

Presented in a twinkling flacon of darkest midnight blue, Midnight Rain is a fruity floral perfume which feels resolutely nocturnal! Brimming with sensuous flowers - freesia, orchid, lily, and dark plum blossom - Midnight Rain is an overture to femininity.

Sexy and alluring, 50 Shades is a powerful, seductive scent which will send your senses into overdrive. A masculine aftershave type fragrance with sharp notes of bergamot and cedar wood, coupled with warm leather and musk base notes.

They simply private label the products. This means a 3rd party product developer/manufacturer owns the actual product. As such, they aren't ripping each other off so much as working with the same vendors.

The Verdict: It's a bit too soon to tell if the lacura eye cream is making a huge difference but the immediate plumping effect it offers is impressive. It also sits well under make-up, doesn't feel greasy and has a mattifying effect.

The range first started off with three limited edition beauty buys that were all dupes of Korean beauty brand Glow Recipe: an avocado eye cream, watermelon moisturiser and pineapple face serum.

Works well to clear lines on my face and my skin looks much brighter." "Simply the best cream. This amazing pot of cream (along with the night cream, night mask and eye cream- when Aldi stock it) has reversed my lines by five years," a fourth claimed. "The difference I can see is just miraculous!

An Aldi store in Sydney, pictured in 2015. A lawsuit claims the chain's crowd control was inadequate and led to a shopper's injury. An Australian woman is suing European grocery giant Aldi after she was “seriously injured” when crowds rushed into the store in a race to buy discounted television sets.

Marks & Spencer has settled its lawsuit with Aldi over its Colin the Caterpillar cake, after accusing the German discounter of copying its design. An M&S spokesperson told Retail Gazette: “The objective of the claim was to protect the IP in our Colin the Caterpillar cake and we are very pleased with the outcome.”

Why does Aldi have weird brands? ›

Aldi avoids brand names

At most supermarkets, you'll find tons of big-brand items, but at Aldi, a whopping 90 percent of the products are private label. By avoiding brand names, Aldi can skip going through another company and offer you cheaper prices. Make sure you know these 5 items to buy next time you're at Aldi!