The cost-of-living crisis means people are now more budget conscious than ever. Saving money is at the forefront of everyone's minds, be it on essentials such as bills and food staples, to non-essential items including cosmetics.
The festive season can be an expensive time of year when more money is spent on gifts and indulgent food and drink. Ways to cut back on spending include shopping around for cheaper alternatives which budget retailer Aldi appears to excel at.
Money savvy shoppers love Aldi for their pocket-friendly dupes that look just like well-known designer brands but which cost a fraction of the price. Consumer expert and co-founder of money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, Tom Church said: ‘So many good deals come in each week from Aldi.
"Our bargain hunters love them, if you bought all of these alternatives instead of the big brands, you’d save over £200.” Here are Tom’s top bargain swaps that coud save you a tidy sum this festive season.
Top 10 Aldi dupes to save you money this Christmas
Snackrite Perfections Thai Sweet Chilli, £1.19 vs. Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli, £1.99
The packaging for Aldi's Snackrite Perfections Chilli Crisps looks very similiar to the original Walkers Thai Sweet Chilli Sensations. If you are looking to save some cash, the Aldi dupe could be for you.
You can currently pick up a 150g bag of the Snackrite crisps in Aldi for £1.19. If you get the Walkers version in ASDA you’ll be paying £2, which is an extra 80p.
Despite Morrisons' current offer of £1.50 which makes it cheaper than Asda, it is still 30p more than Aldi's version.
Lacura Vitabase Moisturising Primer, £4.99 vs. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, £48.50
Aldi isn’t just the place for cheap snacks. If you are looking for some great beauty dupes, check out their beauty range. The Lacura Vitabase Moisturising Primer costing £5.99 is made with vitamins C, B and E plus shea butter.
You will also find these ingredients in the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, but this product costs £48.50. If you want to browse cheaper beauty products, check out the full Aldi Lacura range.
Belmont Smooth Biscuit Spread, £1.99 vs. Lotus Biscoff Spread, £2.75
Biscoff is one of the popular flavours this year, however you can still enjoy the warming festive notes of this tasty spread without splashing the cash. Aldi's version is Belmont Smooth Biscuit Spread which even looks like the original Biscoff jar.
Aldi's biscuit spread costs £1.99 in comparison to the original Lotus Biscoff Spread, which is £2.75 in Tesco and £2 in Sainsbury's.
Snackster’s Big Stack, £1.69 vs. McDonald’s Big Mac, £3.99
We all have days when we fancy tucking into some junk food, but these bills can easily add up, especially when you compare the big brands with supermarket dupes. Aldi has done it again with their Snackster’s Big Stack.
This costs just £1.69, which is a much better price than its alternative, McDonald’s Big Mac, priced at £3.99. Aldi's Snackster may not taste the same as the McDonald's Big Mac, however you will save over £2 by reaching for this cheaper option.
Brooklea Splitpots Crunch Yogurts, £1.99 vs. Müller Corner Yogurts, £3
Whether you prefer them for breakfast, as a dessert or a tasty snack, Müller Corner yogurts can be a great addition to your fridge. However, you can get a dupe and pay less by going for Aldi’s Brooklea Splitpots Crunch Yogurts.
Aldi's cost-effective pricing sees them costing £1.99 for 6. Currently Tesco is offering 6 Müller Corners in similar flavors for £3, meaning Aldi wins the price war with this dupe as each pot costs just 33p.
Lacura Vanilla Honey Bath, £5.99 vs. Laura Mercier Vanilla Honey Bath, £45
Finding products that sound as if they belong in a high-end boutique store - but are actually stacked on Aldi shelves - might inspire feelings of having won the jackpot. Aldi's take on Laura Mercier's beauty product may have you skipping out of the store with joy.
The vanilla honey bath from Laura Mercier costs £45. This is in comparison to Aldi's budget-friendly Vanilla Honey Bath dupe priced at just £5.99.
If you don’t use it yourself, it would make a great Christmas present. You saving £40 is just an added bonus.
Vive Orange Zero, 55p vs. Orange Fanta Zero, £2
Aldi has been crushing it for a while with their Vive drinks range consisting of canned and bottled soft drinks. Their Orange Zero version is a great price at just 55p for 2 litres.
There is a big price difference when compared to the original Orange Fanta Zero which costs £2 in Tesco for the same size bottle. You could even stock up and use as a mixer in drinks and cocktails if you have people coming round for Christmas.
Moser Roth Boozy Truffles, £4.99 vs Hotel Chocolat Tipsy Truffles, £14.50
If you are making up the ultimate self-care Christmas present for a friend or family member, what could go better with a vanilla honey bath than some luxurious chocolates? Hotel Chocolat has a pack of 14 truffles, called the Tipsy Truffles H-Box, for £14.50.
However you can save a tenner easily by going into Aldi and picking up their Moser Roth Boozy Truffles for £4.99 instead. The packaging is just as decadent, and you will still be able to hand over a lovely present for the festive season.
Naturals Nectar Eye Shadow Palette, £5.99 vs. Urban Decay Naked Palette, £34.50
If you are looking for a new make-up look for your Christmas party but can't bear to part with precious cash, Aldi's make-up range might be worth a look. The Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette from Boots would normally set you back a whopping £46, however with their Black Friday discount applied, it is £23 at the moment.
You can pick up a similar palette for a fraction of the price by opting for Aldi’s Naturals Nectar Eye Shadow Palette for just £5.99. If you are looking for some warm shades to make an impression during your next night out, this bargain-friendly dupe belongs in your make-up bag.
Combination Skin Facial Cleanser, £2.99 vs. Foreo Luna Play, £55
If you are looking to level up your skincare routine, grab the Combination Skin Facial Cleanser from Aldi for just £2.99. It has 14 different intensity levels and works to both cleanse and massage.
It is a much better deal than its almost identical counterpart, the Foreo Luna Play. This product retails for anywhere between £21 and £89 depending on where you shop and the version you get, so save up to £86 and pick up the budget-savvy alternative from Aldi instead.
