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  • An Alternative To Aveeno – Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream

    Hand creams are one of those body products you might not need to use all the time. You could spend months and months not using one, and then all of a sudden you look down at your hands and they look mummified! So which one should you use if you’re on a budget? I’ve recently been putting Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream to the test to try and get MY hands looking less raisin like. Cost? 69p for 75ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moistursing Hand Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    Being a user of the brand Aveeno, I knew this hand cream was inspired by them because of how it looks and it’s ingredients. With it being oatmeal based, I had hoped this would be a decent hand cream. So add these facts with the price (I didn’t want to spend a small fortune), it was a needed purchase!

    Aveeno dupe?
    What is this hand cream supposed to do?

    Thanks to this hand cream containing oatmeal and glycerin, this product is supposed to be incredibly moisturising and nourishing on the hands.

    Packaging

    I don’t want to focus too much on how this hand cream is packaged as it’s pretty standard. BUT if you’ve ever seen or used Aveeno products you will see this looks quite similar to the range. How do I know? I use their body lotion! The cream coloured tube, the green coloured flip top lid and detailing. It’s very basic in look, has quite a natural, wholesome appearance to it. But the main thing is it does resemble Aveeno without a doubt!

    Texture & Look

    Off white in colour. Quite similar in texture compared to a body lotion but has a slight hold to it as it’s not loose in consistency.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one! I can’t detect anything because it smells of nothing. So ideal for those who don’t want their hand cream having a scent to it.

    In Use

    On each application, I find using the same amount of hand cream (the size of the tip of my smallest finger) is enough for full coverage of both hands. This actually is a very generous amount but it rubs in very quickly and easily. Although this feels lotion like there is a slight waxiness to this, but not as obvious compared to a body butter. It leaves my hands feeling moisturised and protected because I can feel a slight layer of something on my hands. But they still look matt and don’t appear to be shiny.

    My hands do feel very soft after applying this hand cream, yet they still feel quite normal, if that makes sense? As mentioned above, they feel slightly coated but honestly this isn’t off putting because I want my hands to be cocooned. And I can still get on with my tasks and not worry about slippy hands which can be a worry if a hand cream is too rich, heavy or greasy in texture.

    I use my hands a lot. Not only do I use them I wash them regularly and still use hand sanitiser daily. So I don’t expect them to feel moisturised for hours and hours at a time because I’m constantly cleaning them. But what I do find is they are dry a lot less often when I’m using this. They look less grey/white/dry and overall I’m probably using this less compared to my other hand cream I was using before this.

    Recommended?

    I really REALLY like this hand cream! I’m a massive fan of body products that contain oatmeal. My experience has shown it’s a brilliant ingredient for dry, sensitive skin. And I think this hand cream does what it needs to do. It’s moisturising and protecting without being heavy. Hands can be used straight away which is practical. And although I like fragrance, I like how neutral this is scent wise. And the price? I would be happy paying double the price this is. But at 69p for 75ml, this is a great buy! Hand creams are not glamourous but neither are dry hands. Definitely recommended and one to buy to keep your hands in good condition while on a budget.

  • New Product Alert! Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream

    Over the last few days in the UK we’ve experienced some warm and dry weather. Am I Spring let alone Summer ready? Nope! Just about dealing with hay fever let alone a change of wardrobe and feeling ready to shed a few layers of clothing. But I am trying to get my feet in order, hoping to slip into a pair of sandals in a month or two. And this is when Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream could be helpful. I bought this around a month ago, along with Lacura’s Exfoilating Foot Scrub. The foot cream cost £2.99 for 125ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I spotted this along with the scrub. Both new, both caught my eye and both were products I knew were needed and would be helpful slotted into my body care routine. I spend time and energy looking after my face. Moisturising my body is what I do twice a day everyday. But my feet? This is something I’m slowly getting better with but could do so much more time and product wise. I was hoping a cream designed for the feet would help moisturise and protect them better than a general body lotion.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This helps to moisturise and soften the feet thanks to it containing 15% Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. Suitable for dry skin.

    Is this a Dupe?

    Aldi have a bit of a history of bringing out products that are ‘inspired’ by other products and brands. The way this foot cream is packaged and containing 15% Shea Butter, makes me think of a brand called L’Occitane. Definitely some similarities here but NOT the same price! L’Occitane foot cream is £22.00 for 150ml!

    Texture

    When squeezed out of it’s tube it looks very thick because it holds it’s shape. But in use it’s more like a body lotion but slightly more thicker, although not by much. White in colour, totally smooth and opaque.

    Fragrance

    Identical to the foot scrub, this has a tea tree like fragrance so is fresh, clean with an aromatherapy type feel/scent to it.

    In Use

    It did appear very thick when I first used it, but found rubbing this into my feet it was actually looser and lighter in consistency. It rubbed in easily and left a slight sheen to the skin. I did feel the amount I originally took wasn’t enough, so I went in for a second blob to give them more moisture.

    Despite it’s high percentage of Shea Butter, it wasn’t too greasy. My first application gave my feet moisture but they needed more. They looked and felt a little improved but I think it should have been more. My feet were left with a subtle sheen to them. I didn’t think the hit of moisture from this foot cream was long lasting.

    The fragrance didn’t seem as strong when applied compared to the exfoliating scrub. I didn’t notice it much after application but I am suffering from a blocked nose right now so won’t focus so much on strength and longevity of this scent.

    My Final Thoughts

    This foot cream is ok. It doesn’t sound like I’m super impressed because I did expect a more hard hitting foot cream considering it’s high percentage of Shea Butter if I’m honest. And as already mentioned, I felt this didn’t give me the amount of moisture my feet needed instantly.

    Recommended?

    This is affordable, comes in a large size, fragrance is perfect for feet and packaging is stylish. It’s not too greasy in texture which some people will appreciate. Rubs in like a dream, super quick and easy. So if you’re looking for a decent and economical everyday foot cream for normal skin, this gets my thumbs up. Feet need more TLC and are drier? At this stage I’m not convinced this alone is good enough for this skin type (regardless what it says on the packaging) but could still be a family staple in the bathroom cabinet.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream & Exfoilating Foot Scrub

  • New Product Alert! Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    I love scrubs! There’s nothing more satisfying than slapping off dead, dry skin off the face and body and leaving it fresher and smoother in look and feel. I use an exfoliator for my face which I use once or twice a week. Body scrubs I adore but I should use them more often but I forget. But what about using one specifically for the feet? This isn’t something that was in my body care collection until recently, but felt it was needed. I purchased Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub under a month ago,for £4.99 for 300g.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Why did I buy this?

    It actually is a product I need! My feet are neglected and they need lots of TLC. Genuinely, I don’t think any body scrubs I use currently are hard working enough on the feet, so a separate product is needed. This is a new product from Aldi so it already caught my attention. Also, it contains good moisturising ingredients and for the size and price this made such a good buy.

    What is this?

    An exfoliating scrub that will remove dead skin leaving skin softer and smoother plus moisturising the feet as well.

    Fragrance

    This smells like tea tree. Not identical to pure tea tree but similar. This scrub has a cooling feel to it fragrance wise. Clean in scent, almost aromatherapy like but not eye watering in strength. I like how this smells and perfect for the body parts it’s made for.

    Texture

    Not what you would expect. I thought this would be similar to a balm but it’s not. It’s white in colour, looks thick and solid and has a slight sheen to it. When I scooped some out and broke the surface, it actually was very soft, almost whipped in texture. I could feel the grains in it so it’s not totally smooth, but the texture is quite luxurious and has a slip to it.

    Ingredients

    Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond Oil), Sodium Chloride (Salt), Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salt), Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrosperium Parki Butter (Shea Butter), Parfum, PEG-20, Glyceryl Triisosterate, Linalool.

    In Use

    I used about a finger tip and a half of foot scrub per foot. Rubbing this in, I could feel how soft this scrub was as it melted and coated my feet. My feet looked like I had applied some form of oil or balm to it as it had a shine to them and an oily feel, yet had a slightly creamy look to it. While rubbing this in I did notice the particles that made the scrub weren’t all the same size or circular. Compared to a body scrub I would say these exfoliating pieces were slighter bigger and rougher, and with plenty in it.

    The fragrance was there while using this. With hay fever blocking my nose and making me sensitive to smells, this was very comforting and not irritating at all to take in.

    Feet After

    Bare in mind this was after one application. But my feet did look and feel smoother and softer. There was a difference, and I was pleased how semi human they looked after application compared to before. I didn’t follow it up with a foot cream, I just brought my Aveeno body lotion down from the body to my feet. I was very happy with the first application and excited to use it again.

    Negatives?

    Just the one! I really wish the exfoliant pieces in this weren’t so irregular in shape and size. They weren’t massive, but I think smoother particles would be nicer to use and safer if you are heavy handed in application.

    Recommended?

    I enjoyed using this. It’s a practical product but it was so nice to use. The texture was beautiful, easy to apply with a great scent to it. This product delivered what it was supposed to do just after one application. But to keep this up and see a better result, you would need to use this more and regularly. For the amount of product you get and the price I think this is great value and totally recommended! Ideal for general feet maintenance, perfect for getting feet Summer ready and I think the guys may like too!

    Aldi’s Lacura Foot Care Products

  • Getting Spring & Summer Ready. New Aldi Body Care Products!

    It’s warming up nicely in the UK this week. It’s making me think of three things. Firstly, I really need to do a massive Spring clean from top to bottom of my house. Secondly, I need a new wardrobe as I have zero clothes that will be a benefit to wear in this weather. And thirdly, I’ve just remembered I have something called feet and I NEED to give them the love and attention that my constant socks and trainers have neglected to give them. So my latest purchases from Aldi have come at the right time! My possible feet saviours come in the form of Lacura’s Exfoliating Foot Scrub and Moisturising Foot Cream.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub and Moisturising Foot Cream
    Why did I buy these?

    I swear I only went into the store for milk and bread! I didn’t even take in a carrier bag! But these were positioned close to the front door so my eyes fixed onto them instantly and I knew these were new products. Close inspection revealed these two products were for the feet. And my poor size 7’s need a good pampering right now. I currently have no foot products in my body care stash so these were a necessity.

    Lacura’s Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    Not only is the scrub designed to exfoliate and remove dead skin, but also to add moisture and smooth the skin on the feet thanks to ingredients such as Shea butter. You know what excites me about this? This is a whopping 300g size! When I opened this up..I gasped! It looks so incredibly rich and inviting, almost a solid balm type texture. The fragrance I think is tea tree, which should leave the feet not only smooth and soft but fragrantly fresh too.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Lacura’s Moisturising Foot Cream

    I think this is a dupe of a brand called L’Occitane. L’Occitane are known for having hand and foot products that contain high percentages of Shea butter (which this does have at 15%). Plus the packaging of this has some similarities to L’Occitane’s hand and foot care products. A quick sniff of this indicates this has the same fragrance as the foot scrub, so definitely a marriage made in heaven. This is 125ml in size which is an amazing amount of product and should last a good number of months.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream
    Should these be bought ready for Spring & Summer?

    Let’s be honest. Unless you have been super diligent in your body care routine from top to toe, most of us will NEED some form of products for the feet. We want them smooth, soft, supple, moisturised and ready to slip into more open style footwear. So what do we need? Like the rest of our body, to prep it, an exfoliator and a moisturiser, and this dynamic duo are indeed those items. I haven’t tried these yet, but having a look at the textures and ingredients these could be two very good products that should be on your shopping list. And the cost? The Exfoliating Foot scrub for 300ml is £4.99 and the Moisturising Foot Cream is £2.99.

    Brilliant value for money. BUT is the quality there and how good are they? Keep your eyes open for a more in depth review on this, it’s coming!

    New Aldi Foot Products