Are there three sweeter words than ‘Aldi’s Special Buys’? Ah yes, those blissful adrenalin-spiking sales that have seen us (sometimes shamefully) breaking into a light jog as we head towards those chaotically stacked centre aisles.
And while the affordable groceries may have us ducking in on occasion for supplies, it’s the beauty dupes that keep us waiting in line before the doors open up.
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Park the outdoor fire pit and the camping accessories wish lists for a minute because the latest specials are packed full of items for the beauty lovers. And in true Aldi style, you can expect incredible dupes that rival their more expensive counterparts.
From at-home laser hair removal devices to mineral eyeshadow palettes, here are the products that are worth checking out.
Lacura Mineral Eyeshadow Palette – $8.99
The perfect basics palette. Utilise the lighter shades for a daytime look, while the chocolate browns will create the perfect smokey eye for the night.
The mineral palette comes with 12 different eyeshadows and one double-end application brush, making precise liners completely shaky-hand proof.
Lacura Mineral Mascara – $7.99
The smudge-proof formula will keep your lashes wispy and prevent any transfer onto the skin. And, um, did we mention it’s $7.99? Because it’s $7.99.
Lacura Make Up Sticks – $5.99
Cream contour, blush and highlight. These double-ended makeup sticks have product on one end and a blending sponge on the other. Convenient.
Kairplex 3-Step Hair Bonding – $19.99
Using salon-quality technology to restore damaged hair and protect hair bonds, enjoy an intensive hair treatment, shampoo and conditioner all for under $20. Ideal for targeting split ends and dry, unruly frizz.
Aldi Professional Hair Dryer – $24.99
With three temperature settings and two different speeds, Aldi’s ceramic-coated hair dryer comes with all the bells and whistles. AKA detachable nozzles like a diffuser for bouncy curls and a concentrator for a sleek blowout.
Visage IPL Hair Remover – $69.99
After we were forced to become professional at-home beauticians thanks to 2020’s lockdown, at-home laser hair removal devices have become the new norm. This price tag however, is not something we are used to.
Volume Hair Style
Fancy a professional blowout but don’t quite have the whole, round brush in one hand and dryer in the other routine down pat? This two-in-one heating tool leaves your mane with a salon-quality bouncy blowout, for a fraction of the price.
Main image credit: @topshelfbeauteHave you ever tried a beauty product from Aldi? What did you think of it?
Has anyone tried the Olaplex dupe ? I’m thinking of trying it as it’s so much cheaper
I have tried the makeup wipes for sensitive/ dry skin. They are ridiculously cheap and quite good. I pick some up when I’m in store. Also the mascara and mineral eyeliner/brow liner. They were not so good.
The eye shadow palette looks very nice, I love the shades but wonder about the quality and staying power.
I never really buy anything from Aldi. But OMG wow I would’t mind finding out more about that IPL! I wonder if it’s any good? I’d love to know!
Wow something new to try
I love checking out what Aldi special buys are available. I don’t really buy their beauty products. Well, except for their cotton pads which are awesome
Hang on, IPL for how much? =0
Question is: can we get the specifics and strength Aldi
Also interested in the hair set, if it does anything =D
I hate Aldi. They never have what I want and the stores always depress me. These are some tempting offers, but Aldi always ends in disappointment for me.
Omg I had no idea they were coming out with all of these things! The makeup looks amazing
I don’t shop at Aldi.
As yet no. I do keep hearing positive things though.
I never shop at Aldi. Tried a few thing and didn’t like any of it so haven’t been back.
Ohhh i might have to visit Aldi!
lol Lucrecia! I know what you mean but every now and again I go in there to stock up on the dishwasher tablets (5 star canstar rating!!) and their mould remover which works better than any other mould remover I’ve tried in my life.
Oh yeah! Forgot, but my hubby loves buying the family loo paper from Aldi! lol – but true!
So good to be updated with these items from aldi! I do go into Aldi every few months to stock up on the makeup cotton rounds which are under $2 a pack and they are such a good quality.
Have bought some makeup from Aldi as well as makeup primer they have been good to use especially when you get Aldi’s Special Buys they are on Sale.
Agree. They do a fab job. I only use them for traveling because I can use Micellar water at home.
I haven’t been able to find these palettes. I’ve been to 3 stores. I would like to know where they are made.
I’ve used the Schwarzkopf leave in treatment and the conditioning spray, both are excellent.
I buy very little from Aldi. I didn’t know they sold makeup and I haven’t tried any of their skin care. If it has fragrance I’m not interested
I might be tempted to try the Hairplex. Whoops Kairplex
Aldi products are a mixed bag: some stuff is great, other stuff is rubbish.
LOVE: the Lacura 2-step long-lasting lippies, but they’ve only got a small colour range.
HATE: their crystal files. I bought a mini crystal nail file to keep in my bag because I love my Manicare one so much. The Lacura one wore smooth in no time at all – a complete waste of money!
I’ll have to try their dishwasher tablets! I’ll send hubby in though. He has a much better tolerance than I do. Chemist Warehouse is another store I hate going into. All those shelf tags are so distracting. But I don’t mind shopping online and use their click and collect frequently. Too bad Aldi doesn’t do click and collect!
Good dupes listed, but always find they sell out when going in store
I’ve bought the caviar cream from Aldi but none of these dupes listed.
I managed to get the Kairplex set last Saturday, but haven’t tried it yet. Aldi does have some interesting special buys!
Good prices but I never seem to get there in time to pick up a bargain.
They all look so good but my experience with Lacura has not been great – lipsticks are super drying and skincare breaks me out.
I used to find Aldi’s store layout to feel cluttered and messy (particularly their section of random non-supermarket items), so I can appreciate why you think their stores are depressing. I do all of my shopping online now so I don’t go there these days (they don’t have online delivery).
That eyeshadow looks like my L’Oréal one.
I tried Aldi’s cotton makeup remover pads a few years ago but I can’t remember if I liked them or not. I haven’t tried any of their other beauty products.
So cheap and it’s said they’re good too; certainly look good
I love Aldi and hope to grab these bargains.
I’ve used quite a few of their skincare and liked it, I have a few tubes of their handcream right now , oh and I got the fire pit too 🙂
I missed the Klairplex – all sold out at my local Aldi. I might give the mascara a go.
That eyeshadow palette is so pretty 🙂
That’s good to know! I will have to get some next time I am at aldi!
I’ve tried a few of the Lacura products to mixed results. Might need to try them again
Interested to hear your opinion when you do try it jupiter. It will be a game changer if it’s any good.
Same here RINNY. Tempted to try that eyeshadow palette.
I have tried the kairplex and the skincare, but wasn’r impressed, but the eyeshadow does look so pretty
It looks a bit like Charlotte Tilbury or Urban Decay (Nakeds 3).
ohhh for the price im keen to try it, iv used the lacura range before with no issues, in fact i really like the eye cream its always very hydrating. Id like to see reviews on the IPL
Yes me too, the hot brush looks like a nice product too and the eyeshadows so pretty
I love the look of it too, I wonder whose dupe it is?
I’m using an Aldi lipstick at the moment and love the colour. I’d be interested in the IPL but would want to see reviews first.
I am never buying Lacura.
Some ALDI things are hit and miss… If you’re lucky to get them!!! Ha ha!!!
Oh nice, I haven’t tried either of those brands