This summer Aldi have taken their beauty offering to a whole new level. And we’ve got to give it to the supermarket brand – when it comes to their dupes, they certainly aren’t shy about creating some of the most overt copies out there. Read: Their £2.99 answer to Olaplex, a La Mer inspired Caviar cream, a copy of the Sol De Janeiro body lotion and, most recently, a body mist with an undeniable likeness to the viral Sol De Janeiro spray. And that’s before we even get started on the perfume that’s been touted as their best copy yet.
While it is often the case that dupes don’t compare to their high-end counterparts, Aldi have amassed consistently good reviews for theirs – suggesting they’re worth at least checking out if you’re disciplined about sticking to a budget. The latest in a long line-up of Lacura duped beauty buys? CervaVe’s Foaming Cleanser, £9.50, already a certified favourite among beauty editors and world-renowned dermatologists such as Dr Alexis Granite.
Launching in UK stores on the 23rd of July is the Lacura Foaming Cleanser, £3.99, the packaging of which bears more than a striking resemblance to CeraVe's much loved line-up. Aldi’s offering takes the form of a gentle foaming gel designed to remove excess oil, dirt, and makeup. It's brimming with niacinamide known for its calming and soothing properties. Our verdict? While Aldi's dupe does make light work of removing make-up, the formula isn’t as rich as the CeraVe original – meaning you’ll have to use more to ensure that your skin is left feeling thoroughly cleansed.
And there's more. Aldi have also duped the cult CeraVe Moisturising Cream, £10, in the form of their Lacura Moisturising Cream, £3.99. Created to protect the skin’s natural barrier, Aldi describe it as ‘fast-absorbing and durable'. It's a good basic moisturiser. It hydrates and leaves skin with a healthy looking sheen. It can be swept across both the face and body, and ups your moisture levels without leaving behind a sticky residue.
The rub for us? CeraVe is already very reasonably priced, the range is broad and every product packs a punch when it comes to skincare benefits. Then again if you go through moisturiser by the gallon - or you're buying for a loved on who does - this may be a budget savvy switch.
Can’t get in store? Scroll on to shop the OGs below. Rest assured – they’ve been duped for a reason.
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If you love a soothing, gel like texture then the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser is a total treat. It's gentle, but hardworking, helping to remove make-up, dirt and grime with minimal effort. It's suited to all-skin types too, making it something of a beauty all-rounder. It's a mainstay in our bathroom cabinets.
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Dry skin in need of a hefty hydration hit? Look no further. Formulated with sensitive complexions in mind, just a sweep of this nourishing moisturiser contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid - a skincare power couple that protects and moisturises. Plus we can attest to it never feeling greasy.