‘It’s beautiful’ Brits rave about £2.49 ‘identical’ dupe for £23 L’Occitane hand cream that’s ‘perfect for cracked skin’
BEAUTY buffs are raving about a “luxurious” dupe of L’Occitane’s £23 Shea Butter Hand Cream.
The £2.49 rendition is said to be “identical” to the real deal and is apparently “perfect for dry and cracked skin”.
Dry and cracked hands are common in winter because cold weather, low humidity and indoor heating strip your skin of its natural moisture.
And in the colder season, people tend to wash their hands more often to avoid colds and flu.
This can lead to dryness and irritation because hot water and soap can strip the skin of natural oils.
So, a nourishing hand cream is essential – but you don’t need to fork out on L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream.
Instead, you can pick up an “identical” dupe in Lidl.
The budget supermarket’s Deluxe D’Avignon Shea Hand Cream costs just £2.49.
Brits have taken to social media to rave about the “luxurious” rendition.
“Smells beautiful, doesn’t it?” Kelly Jones penned on Facebook. “Luxurious quality too – I wish I’d got more than one now.”
“Lidl have done it again,” Emma Stubbs raved.
Linda Fandango described the dupe as “exactly like the real thing”.
“I think it’s actually better than the original,” Charlotte Birch weighed in. “It’s definitely not as greasy as the L’occitane cream.
“I’m just very impatiently waiting for Lidl to release the other scents now.”
Cold weather can also weaken your skin barrier.
The skin’s outer layer – called the stratum corneum – acts as a barrier to retain moisture.
But frosty air and harsh wind weaken this barrier, making it easier for water to evaporate from the skin.
What’s more, the skin produces less natural oils in cold weather, which reduces its ability to stay moisturised against the elements.
What are the best Aldi beauty dupes?
ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness.
Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews:
Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic
Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic
Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi’s £18)
Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It’s a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic.
Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea’s £10)
Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream
Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie’s £292)
Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser
Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle’s £17.50)
Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer
Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox’s £26)
Lacura Miracle Cream
Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden’s £28)
Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask
Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask
Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh’s £52)
Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask
Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment
Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow’s £42)
Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation
Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder’s £34)
Lacura Tinted Lip Oils
Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil
Price: £3.99 (compared to Rare Beauty’s £20)