You can’t step into any high street store without stumbling on a dupe. The market seems saturated with fragrances, body care and skincare products that are ‘inspired’ by well known brands. Whether it’s the packaging, product name, scent or all of the above, there are LOTS of look-a-likes available to buy. But do we still love a dupe or have they become boring?
More and more dupes of brands are available
Dupes have been around for a long time. But over the last few years what’s been available has increased. The most popular dupe in my opinion has got to be body mists inspired by the brand Sol de Janerio. They’re available everywhere! From Home Bargains to Lidl to even Primark. All affordably priced with scents and packaging similar to the original brand. Now we’re seeing dupes of brand such as L’Occitane, Molton Brown and even LUSH ready to be purchased. More products, more copied brands means more choices.
Prices
Regardless of the economy, more expensive brands will always be purchased. But having cheaper counterparts is something most people are happy to grab, especially if on a budget.
Price comparisons:
L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream 150ml £29.00 v Lidl’s Shea Hand Cream 100ml £2.49.
Aveeno Hand Cream 75ml £5.99 v Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream 75ml 69p
Sol de Janerio Body Mists 90ml £24.00 v Home Bargains Glow Perfume Mists £2.99
These are literally just a few examples of price differences which are compelling. Very attractive alternatives for people who want to spend less.
Cost before quality?
There are some products that are poorly and cheaply packaged with only a hint of resemblance of something else. Ingredients most people have found aren’t identical and in some cases not even similar. Do we expect these carbon copies costing a few pounds to stand toe to toe with the costly originals? In my experience it’s been hit and miss with what I’ve bought. And you have to expect true, performance similarities aren’t guaranteed. But the cheap price is.
Availabilty
You can buy dupes from anywhere. Supermarkets, discount stores, instore, online. Stock levels can be all over the place, but I find once the hysteria and social media posts die down on the latest finds, it’s easier to pick up certain dupes. An added bonus is that some dupes are stocked constantly rather than being limited edition or seasonal, so always there.
So….are we bored yet?
Personally, I’m bored of products being housed in cheap packaging to make people think its from brand xyz. It actually makes me not want to buy them. Also, seeing the same types of dupes in stores is a bit of a turn off. But if they’re affordable and have a slight look, smell and description of something more expensive, people will continue to buy them.
Dupes are here to stay.
Posts on dupe below:
LUSH Dupe? Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel
Glow’s Sol de Janeiro Dupe Perfume Mist Is Back, But Should You Buy It?
New Bath, Shower & Fragrance Dupes in Lidl
Comments
2 responses to “Are We Now Bored Of Dupes?”
What a great informative site.
I already use the Billionaire spray, I’ll be keeping my eyes out for the other products when I’m in Aldi and HB.
Thank you.
Awhhh Marie!xx