The best Aldi beauty dupes: Drunk Elephant to Sunday Riley

Aldi's new Lacura dupes range is set to glow up autumnal beauty routines <i>(Image: Jade Wright)</i>
Aldi's new Lacura dupes range is set to glow up autumnal beauty routines (Image: Jade Wright)
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Love Drunk Elephant but not the price tag? Can't get enough of Sunday Riley (at least until pay day)? Aldi's middle aisle has you covered.

The supermarket's skincare team has been hard at work on an autumn glow up range for those seeking top-shelf luxury without the top-end price, offering savings of up to 91 per cent on premium brands.

No-one is saying they are the same as the expensive brands, but there's certainly some inspiration from the high-end skincare favourites in the formulation and packaging of these beauty dupes, beloved of bloggers and bargain lovers alike.

But, many are special buys, so be quick, as they are likely to sell out quickly.

Like Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops? Aldi has a dupe that's 89% cheaper

Aldi's new Lacura Bronzing/Glow Drops (£3.99, 30ml) is being hailed as a dupe for Drunk Elephant's £35 tanning drops.

Aldi's self-tanning must-haves meet beauty buffs' demand for multifunctional products, addressing multiple needs and usable across the body.

It's available in two formulations:

  • Glow Drops (30ml): With 5% Niacinamide and Marula Oil
  • Bronzing Drops (30ml): With Cocoa Extract, Vitamin E, and Blackcurrant Oil

How about Drunk Elephant LaLa Retro Whipped Cream? There's an Aldi dupe for that too

Rich whilst still offering a lightweight texture, the Lacura Whipped Moisturiser promises an "instant hydration boost whilst also minimising the look of fine lines and wrinkles". At £6.99, it's £51.01 cheaper than the pricy moisturiser.

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Love Sunday Riley Ceo Glow, but not the price tag? Try Lacura Vitamin C + Turmeric Oil

The Lacura Vitamin C + Turmeric Oil has ginger and sweet orange essential oils with a blend of raspberry, Evening Primrose, and jojoba oil, to leave skin soft and supple. Rather than £68, it's a purse-friendlier £5.99.

Looking for a dupe of Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream? Try Lacura Multi-Peptide Moisturiser

Improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity with the Lacura Multi-Peptide Moisturiser, formulated with seven peptides, proteins, nutrients and enriched with Waterlily Extract. Rather than £62, it's £6.99, a saving of £55.01, or 89%.

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Scrub up with Wishful Go Glow AHA & BH Enzyme Scrub, or try  Lacura Pineapple Microdermabrasion Scrub

The advanced Lacura Pineapple Microdermabrasion Scrub promises to "gently buff away impurities and dead skin cells, leaving a visibly smooth and glowing complexion". Added pineapple extract and enzymes will give complexions a much-needed dose of Alpha Hydroxy Acids for luminous radiance. It's £3.99, compared to a more luxurious £34.


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Splash out on Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment or save with Lacura Glycolic Exfoliating Treatment

Aldi has a new product to tackle skin concerns - the Lacura Glycolic Exfoliating Treatment (£5.99, 30ml), enriched with 4.9% Glycolic Acid, Prickly Pear Extract and Lemongrass Oil for a moisturising and exfoliating mask that will reveal healthier and more radiant skin. Sunday Riley has a similar product for £70.

Like Rhode Skin Lip Peptide Treatment? Aldi has Lacura Moisturising Peptide Lip Treatments

At £2.99 rather than £18, this blend of shea butter, peptide, and capuacu, and available in three varieties: ‘Unscented’, ‘Watermelon’ and ‘Salted Caramel’, all aiming to give lips a softer, plumper and glossy finish.

Aldi’s Premium Skincare range hits stores from September 25.

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