Best Aldi dupes 2022: top perfume, skincare, beauty, makeup, cleansing balm products from Lacura to le Creuset
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If you’ve never been to Aldi, you may not be aware of the famous ‘middle aisle’ - a sort of Narnia where wire baskets contain all manner of covetable, curious items, from pizza ovens, to beauty products, to waterproof trews.
For all its allure, however, the ‘middle aisle’ cornucopia has two issues - it can be dizzyingly difficult to negotiate, and often the best value products are out of stock in store.
That’s where we come in. We’ve got the skinny on the best Aldi dupes - and you can order them all online.
What is a dupe?
A dupe or duplicate, in more common parlance, is referred to as a ‘knock-off’. Though that feels like a pejorative term, given that dupes essentially mimic the standard and behaviour of the branded, full-price product it is emulating, but at a lower price point.
Aldi has become renowned for offering items that look, feel, function or smell very similar to some very popular items that are on sale from well known high street, and sometimes high end, brands - but for much less money.
If you love being in the kitchen then you’ll know that Aldi offers a fantastic line of cast iron cookware, which is very similar to the Le Creuset cookware we all covet but may struggle to afford.
If you’re big on beauty then you need to know about Aldi’s award winning Lacura beauty range which has designed to help you look and feel amazing for less - including a knock-off of the £439 La Prairie Skin Caviar, using the same ingredients as the eye-wateringly expensive cult product.
Alongside this, they also have a range of beauty tools and fragrances that will help you look your best without blowing your budget.
If your favourite product is sold out right now keep checking back to this article as the supermarket does often re-stock, especially when goods prove to be popular.
For even more Aldi bargains, check out our guides to this week’s special buys, as well as our advice for how to get your hands on the Aldi hanging egg chair.
If you’re feeling the chill this winter then Aldi can help with that too. Take a look at our review of their new heated dressing gown - and other heated items.
Cook up a storm with this iron pan set, which looks very much like a certain set from Le Creuset - but for a fraction of the cost.
These versatile dishes can be used on all hobs including induction and is oven safe up to 250°C. The handles make them easy to put in to the oven and take out of the oven too.
One pan measures 20cm and there are two mini pans too, all with lids to keep your food bubbling away and piping hot.
These dishes will see you through many dinner events.
The set is also available in a gorgeous deep red colour.
Online exclusive, not available in store.
Heard of La Prairie Skin Caviar? Winced at it’s price? (That’s £439 for 50ml!)
The Caviar skincare range performs the same function - just as well - for a fraction of the price, containing the same ingredients as it’s eye-watering inspiration - caviar extract, as well as a generous dose of hyaluronic acid.
Use the day and night cream in combination and it will leave your skin plumped, replenished, and soft - all without you having to sell your car to afford stocking your bathroom cabinet.
The Caviar range was launched in 2015 and includes a range of powerful anti-ageing products, including a day cream, a night cream and a jade facial roller, with prices starting at just £6.99.
With its cast iron body, interior and exterior enamel coating, this premium dish is the real deal and looks very similar to that recognisable Le Creuset dish - but it costs significantly less.
The inner enamel colour is cream, and the pan measures 20cm. It’s oven safe up to 250° and suitable for all hobs including induction.
It’s so beautiful you won’t be able to wait to start cooking.
Online exclusive, not available in store.
Perfect for cooking a special feast for a loved one this Valentine’s Day, this dish will be sure to raise a smile from loved ones.
Of course it’s not just Valentine’s Day when you can cook a lovely romantic meal, this could also be used to cook a birthday meal or a special Saturday night dish.
And it’s not just a romantic partner you can cook for either. Delight family and friends with this dish too.
It can be used on all hobs excluding induction and is oven safe up to 250ºC.
This 3 piece cast iron cookware set is the perfect addition to your cupboards and the modern colour and design is sure to add that classy, sophisticated feel to your home.
Oven safe up to 250°C, this set comes with a skillet, a shallow casserole dish and a round casserole dish and is also suitable for all hobs including induction.
Again, this set looks very similar to Le Creuset counterparts, but for a bargain price.
This set is also available in cream.
Online exclusive, not available in store.
