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Aldi releases budget versions of luxury skincare products including Aesop

Budget supermarket Aldi have launched new products that look very similar to a more expensive brand.

Aldi is known for their budget friendly products that often have been called look-alikes- to higher end products.

Charlotte Tilbury won a lawsuit back in 2019 after the supermarket released a bronzer and highlighter compact that was labelled a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury's Filmstar bronzer that retails for £49.

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Now, fans of luxury skincare brand Aesop can now get their hands on an Aldi alternative saving a whopping 96 percent compared to the designer products, Leicestershire Live reports.

Under their Lacura brand, Aldi have launched a Wellness Aromatic Hand Wash and Lotion which are available now for just £2.49.

Aldi has launched a new Wellness Aromatic Hand Wash and Lotion which are available now for just £2.49.

Aesop’s hand washes start from £26 whilst its 500ml hand balm is £70.

Launched under its skincare range Lacura, Aldi are giving money savvy shoppers the chance to try products similar to that of a cult beauty favourite, whilst saving money at the till.

Lacura’s luxurious Wellness Aromatic Hand Wash is a gentle formula packed with essential oils that effectively removes bacteria and hydrates the skin.

Shoppers keen to explore this range can also buy the Lacura Wellness Aromatic Hand Lotion.

This is available in two variations, nourishing avocado oil with verbena leaf extract or hydrating aloe vera.

Expanding the hand care range might be a lucrative move for Aldi.

Research from Statista shows that 52% of consumers bought more soap and handwash due to COVID-19 in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to February 2021.

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