Aldi dupes for Estee Lauder, M&S, Pixi, Elemis now in stock

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The latest Aldi beauty dupes have arrived instore and customers are already snapping up the makeup bag must-haves, all at a fraction of the price of the originals.

On Tiktok, Ashleigh Money Saver says: "It's a brilliant beauty drop from Aldi."

Pick of the bunch is Aldi's Lacura True Base Foundation (£5.99, 30ml), a dupe of Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation. It comes in six shades, offering long-lasting full coverage with a matte, flawless finish.

It offers an 85% saving compared to Estée Lauder's version, which typically retails for £39.50.

"The packaging on these is so premium, really gorgeous," said Ashleigh.

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To complete a flawless complexion routine, shoppers can also discover the returning Lacura Luminous Touch Concealer Pen (£3.99, 2.5ml).

Available in six shades and enriched with skin-loving Vitamin E, the Lacura Luminous Touch Concealer Pen (£3.99, 2.5ml) is a game-changer for brightening under-eye areas.

It also offers a significant saving of 88% compared to Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen, which costs £32.

To refresh and illuminate, the Lacura Shimmer Setting Spray (£4.49, 120ml) comes in two shades: ‘Champagne’ and ‘Bronze’. Formulated with antioxidant ingredients including Vitamin E, Chamomile and Green Tea Extract, these lightweight and fast-absorbing everyday essentials work double time to offer an instant radiant look while leaving the skin feeling hydrated and refreshed.

They're a steal compared to Iconic London's Prep Set Glow at £26.

Ashleigh Money Saver says: "These have got a reflective shimmer in, if you haven't tried them, do, they're really hydrating."

Aldi also has a new Pixi dupe

Lacura’s Hydrogel Eye Pads are also in stores this week. Priced at £3.99 each, the beauty buys arrive as eye masks continue to be a viral beauty sensation, dominating TikTok with over 26k posts.

Shoppers can choose from:

  • Vitamin C: Formulated with Vitamin C to help promote more radiant looking under eyes
  • Aloe Vera: Formulated with Aloe Vera to keep the under-eye area hydrated and refreshed
  • Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid: Packed with protein and added Hyaluronic Acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 

What's more, they offer an eye-opening saving of 82% to the popular brand, Pixi, which has a similar product for £22.

Aldi Plumping face mask, described as a dupe of Elemis (Image: Aldi)

And there's an Aldi Elemis dupe

For an overnight skin transformation, the Lacura Overnight Plumping Face Mask (£5.99, 50ml) is specially formulated with powerful Star Arvensis, Hyaluronic Acid and Speedwell Extract. It hydrates and plumps skin, revealing a noticeably radiant and well-rested complexion by morning.

It's a steal compared to Elemis Peptide Plumping Pillow Facial, which retails at £62.

Aldi M&S Apothecary dupes arrive in store

There's also two M&S dupes - the Lacura Sleep Hand Cream (£1.99, 75ml), which is similar to M&S Apothecary Sleep Hand Cream at £5 and Lacura Sleep Pillow Mist (£2.49, 100ml), which customers say is a dead ringer for M&S Apothecary Sleep Pillow Mist at £7.50

(Image: Aldi)

Aldi Lush and Bath and Body Works dupes

These join the dupes of Lush and Bath and Body Works ranges at a fraction of the price.

The Lacura Vanilla Body Scrub (£1.79, 225ml) and Body Lotion (£1.79, 225ml) are 90% cheaper than cult American brand Bath and Body Works, where a similar product, Warm Vanilla Sugar, retails for £18, more than ten times the price.

Both blend vanilla and caramel, with shea butter to polish skin to a silky, soft finish.

The Lacura Sweet Angel Body Scrub (£1.79, 225ml) and Sweet Angel Body Lotion (£1.79, 225ml) come as a luxurious, cheaper alternative to the Lush Snow Angel, saving shoppers over 90%.

A hit since its 2023 launch, Aldi customers described it as “smelling amazing” in the Facebook group Bargain Lovers Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More.

Another poster added below: "I got this the other week, I was surprised how much it smelt like Snow Fairy."

And another commented: "This smells beautiful - have kept them to use in December."

Aldi’s NEW Body Scrubs & Lotions are available in stores nationwide from 23rd November, while stocks last.

This follows Aldi's popular winter home fragrance collection of dupes landing in stores, with 30 seasonal scents to choose from across the collection.

These include floral Sweet Iris or Peony Blush, warming Orange, Cinnamon & Clove or Ginger Biscuit, and decadent Hot Chocolate or Black Cherry & Cassis.


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New for 2025, the Hotel Collection Classic Ceramic Candle (£6.99, 370g) is can save shoppers over £72 compared to popular brand Diptyque.

The Hotel Collection XXL Hurricane Candle (£19.99, 2.1kg) has been one of the supermarket's most popular gifts.

It offers a burn time of 158 hours and is available in two warming seasonal scents, Chocolate Orange or Ginger Biscuit, as well as the middle aisle classics Lime, Basil & Mandarin or Pomegranate, saving a huge £350 compared to Jo Malone.

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