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  • 3 New Lacura Products In Aldi

    My local Aldi store can be hit, miss or maybe when it comes to new Lacura products. Sometimes the stock is plentiful of new lotions and potions, sometimes baskets and shelves look like a jumble sale. I was a little disappointed to find only a few new items in my store last week, but I did find 3 products which looked really interesting. So what did I find?

    New Lacura Products instore
    Lacura’s Scalp & Body Scrub

    Aldi’s Lacura Scalp & Body Scrub is a product that can be used on both the scalp and the body. This is to help remove dead skin and invigorate these areas which will help the look and feel of them. It’s an interesting product as I’ve never seen a scrub that can be used literally from head to toe. £3.99 for 250g.

    Aldi’s Lacura Scalp & Body Scrub
    Lacura’s Body Crème

    Aldi’s Lacura Body Crème is a rich and moisturising formulation for the skin. Ideal to use after the Scalp & Body Scrub, this is designed to really give the skin an added smoothness and hydration ideal for this time of the year. £3.99 for 250g.

    Lacura’s Handbag Fragrances

    I found 3 different fragrances available in Aldi’s Lacura Handbag Eau de Parfums. I couldn’t get an idea on how these smelt due to packaging and no testers. But guessing due to how these look, I suspect one will be quite light, fresh and floral. One dark, heavier and seductive and the last one a cleaner and fresher fragrance. £1.99 for 15ml is affordable and a great product to travel with.

    Aldi’s Lacura Handbag Fragrances

    So these are the three new products I’ve found in my local Aldi. I really loved the look of the fragrances, especially for my daughter. But the body butter and scrub did look luxurious and pampering. Are these dupes? Probably, knowing Aldi. The scrub and crème look and sound very similar to a brand called Quai. This is ALOT more expensive than the Lacura versions but I can’t deny the strong resemblance between their products and these.

    If any of these products sound appealing, you really do need to check your local store asap because they won’t be there for long!

  • The Luxurious Philosophy’s Pure Grace Whipped Body Crème

    Becoming a mum means disposable income rarely is spent on myself. Before kids I would spend £20.00 on a body oil and not even flinch. Now, that £20.00 is more likely to go on toys or clothing for my children rather than on expensive lotions and potions for me. But I still love good quality products. The key is be more savvy with how much money I spend on them. One brand (definitely not considered a budget one) I love is called Philosophy. I’ve got a few of their products stashed away including their Whipped Body Crème in their Pure Grace fragrance.

    Philosophy’s Pure Grace Whipped Body Creme
    Why did I use this?

    I’ve used Philosophy’s Whipped Body Crème‘s before. It’s one of those products if I don’t use it for awhile I forget how good it is. Then I use it and can’t put it down! And that’s why I started to use this again, because I missed it!

    Philosophy The Brand

    If you haven’t heard of Philosophy they are a US company that creates and sells a variety of beauty products that range from fragrances to body lotions, face creams to cleansers and more.

    Packaging

    120ml of product is in a medium sized jar finished off with a screw top lid. Writing in black on the label e.g brand and product name, ingredients etc. Not fuss, very classy and totally unisex.

    Texture

    This whipped body crème isn’t thin or runny as a body lotion. But it’s not thick or emollient like as a body butter. It seems to hold its shape in the tub, but when I take this out to use it’s a very whipped, light and airy soft consistency.

    On the skin

    This was very easy and quick to rub in. I didn’t need to use too much. Once it was rubbed into my skin it felt soft and smooth. My skin had a healthy, hydrated sheen to it which wasn’t greasy or oily in look or feel. I could put my clothes on straight away and I was good to go. Considering this wasn’t thick and body butter like, it was super moisturising and my skin loved it!

    Fragrance

    Imagine that fresh, clean, just come out of the shower or washed your hair type of scent and this is it. To say it smells like soap and water doesn’t do it justice but it sort of describes it so well.

    Let’s Talk Price!

    This isn’t cheap. For a jar twice the size of mine, direct from Philosophy, it costs £29.00. I didn’t pay this as I bought it in a set. But with all the other pieces that it came with made it great value. A premium product from a brand that sits in department stores in the US and the UK will have a price tag that relates to this.

    Recommended?

    You can spend as much or as little as you like on a body product, it’s whatever suits your budget and your needs. Despite the fact this isn’t for everyone’s taste price wise, this really is a beautiful product. The fragrance is AMAZING! The texture is luxurious and deceptively moisturising on the skin. This does everything you want from a body moisturiser and a little bit more. So if you were looking for something special and willing to pay for it, this would be a brilliant buy.

    • TOP TIP! Do what I did and look out for this in a gift set to get the best value. This product and others from the Pure Grace range can be bought direct from Philosophy, QVC, Boots just to name a few places. Happy shopping!