A bargain beauty product is selling fast, not just because it has had its price slashed to £1.99 but also because, according to the reviews, it is 'identical ' to a high-end Liz Earle version but 'at a fraction of the price'.
Aldi's Lacura Original Hot Cloth Cleanser is listed on the budget supermarket's website at just £1.99, is was originally £2.99. However, this isn't the news we aimed to share. Fans of the product are calling it 'fabulous' and 'every bit as good as the expensive version'.
The product, which has an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, is a cruelty free and vegan friendly hot cloth cleanser designed to cleanse and exfoliate your skin. Designed for all skin types in includes a muslin cloth and comes in a 200ml bottle. Liz Earle's 200ml cleanse and polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is currently available at Boots for £25.50 saving £4.50 on its recommended retail price.
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Fans of the Aldi dupe soon took to the review section of the retailers website to share their views on the beauty essential. One wrote: "Fantastic price, fabulous cleanser comparable with Liz Earle. Recommend to all my friends". Another, giving a 5 star review exclaimed: "Far from a rip off. It’s the same as leading brand." They went to to explain: "Not a one for copies normally but this is identical to Liz Earle! Same lovely fragrance and takes all eye make up off. Such great value for money."
Other shoppers agreed on its likeness to the high end product. Another five star reviewer said: "Every bit as good as Liz Earle! I discovered this cleanser a few years ago after being a huge fan of Liz Earle’s Hot Cloth Cleanser and couldn’t believe how good it was, every bit as good in fact! I buy when I see it and order online to stock up. Try it, you won’t be disappointed."
Others agreed adding: "Highly recommended, excellent value for money and equivalent to other high brands out there", and the praise continued. "I bought this previously to try after using a more expensive similar product and found it to be as effective at the usual lower Aldi price", said another shopper.
Not everyone was convinced though. One disappointed shopper wrote: "Awful-Avoid if you have sensitive skin!!! This is just dreadful-nothing like Liz Earle. It’s cheap for a reason! Avoid unless you have skin left like a rhinoceros." Another agreed: "Reacted with my sensitive skin. Heard great things about this cleaners but it left my skin feeling tight and sensitised. I won't be using it again. Shame as I was really looking forward to using it".
The product is listed as being suitable for all skin types "including sensitive skin" and is dermatologically tested. Currently detailed on the Aldi website, the product is an online exclusive and not available in store.
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