Lacura Soft Rail - Model 550312 by Sammons Preston

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As our tester’s skin is sensitive, we didn’t tend to use it twice daily, instead opting for just once. Sometimes we even applied the glow tonic on alternative days, depending on how our skin was feeling. However, you could tweak your own usage depending on skin type. And as with all skincare containing acids, we’d recommend keeping topped up with SPF at it can increase sun sensitivity in general.

One reviewer who compared the two said “I always use this product. There is a famous make, Pixi, which I used one on one side and Lacura on the other. Aldi is becoming known for their dupes of market faves; From food and drink products like Topaz Blue Gin and suspiciously familiar chocolate bars, to Jo Malone candles and now a whole host of beauty products. I’ve already had my eye on their copies of Nars blush, La Prairie Concealer and Foundation and Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (the dupe name will never be as good as that though, let’s be honest). For me, the absolute winner of this face wash, was the fact that it was perfume and soap free, which was perfect for someone like me. My skin didn't feel as tight afterwards and was actually pretty soft. Maija added: “Obsessed with this highlighter. Have had so many compliments since I started using it. It lasts really well and definitely makes your face glow! It’s just as good as the benefit one just without the price tag!”Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Betain, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Benzophenone-4, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Caramel, Cl 14700.

Do you buy dupes? Has this blog inspired you to try something less expensive? Shall I buy budget beauty products and reallocate the budget for something that will last a lifetime such as a Dior bag? I’d love to know your thoughts and also any of your own beauty dupe recommendations. Notes: Links and Prices Lacura Healthy Glow Glycolic Toner: Aldi’s beauty dupes are not to be slept on. Boasting similar ingredients and results to the PIXI Glow Tonic, this skincare hero is our favourite Lacura goodie.

Lacura Healthy Glow

Every Aldi dupe featured on this list has seriously wowed us. The supermarket’s own brand products are affordable and effective, making them no-brainer investments. Our very favourite dupes include the The lightly fresh scent is near identical to Pixi’s, although, if pushed, we’d say Lacura’s is probably slightly fainter. As Aldi dupes go, this offering has to be one of the closest in styles to its cult-classic inspiration. Following the news that Smashbox cosmetics will no longer be available in the UK from September, fans have been scrambling to find an alternative that performs just as well. Enter Aldi. Aldi said: “Great for all skin types this amazing Lacura Original Hot Cloth Cleanser is sure to give you naturally healthy looking skin. Add this dermatologically tested cleanser into your beauty regime and you'll be amazed at how great your skin starts to feel and look.”

The Lacura Healthy Glow definitely gives a little tingle when activating on your skin, which is exactly what I got with the Pixi one. It also leaves my skin feeling really clear and clean. Lacura Healthy Glow We unscrewed the twist-off lid and dotted some liquid onto a make-up remover pad before swiping it over our face and décolleté. Our tester felt the toner to be cooling on skin, while noticing a bit of tingling too. Containing less aloe, the toner did feel a little harsher, but we think that’s to be expected. Recommended use is no more than twice daily, so, as with other acids, how often you apply it does depend on skin type.

Lacura Healthy glow glycolic toner (£2.99) vs Pixi's Glow tonic (£18)

Margaret martin said: “Just as good as Liz Earle which I have been using for years on my very sensitive skin at a fraction of the cost.” Here, she'll share the freshly released heroes that she loves: ready to let you know where to spend your skin and hair care cash. The only thing I will say, is that it doesn't lather up as much as I would like. I did feel that I had to use quite a bit mixed with warm water before it really gave enough to clean the full face. Much like the day cream, the night cream really does melt into the skin, the scent isn't too overpowering, and it never leaves a greasy sheen on the face.

And, of course, to end any skincare regime, you need a truly luxurious moisturiser to sink into and repair your skin while you get some good hours of shut eye. The toner helps to remove impurities and brighten skin tone with a glycolic acid enriched formula that softens and smooths skin. The gentle formulation is suitable for all skin types. This toner cleanses and nourishes the skin by deep cleaning the pores and removing all traces of dirt and grime. I have been using it for a week now and can tell that my face is glowing. It’s the best glycolic toner on the market I can guarantee you!”.There’s a balancing effect we saw immediately after use, and we noticed a softness too, plus the residue left on our pad was pretty satisfying. For full transparency, we saw a bit of redness at first, but it did settle down. The brightening glow detailed in the product’s name became more obvious with extended use, and our tester appreciated a new-found tightness and brightness, which was the most obvious result. We’re sure whichever affordable alternative you opt for, it’s going to perform exactly like (if not better than) its more expensive counterpart.