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Lacura - Aldi

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Flowerofthewest Sat 09-Nov-13 15:17:45

I have used Lacura before and do still buy it when I get to my local Aldi. How do other GNetters find it compares with the more expensive products for similar use.

Stansgran Sat 09-Nov-13 15:27:11

What is it?

Nonu Sat 09-Nov-13 15:28:42

I find the brand very good . Don"t use every product but the one"s I d, do what they say on the tin !
Actually though I am rather biased as I feel ALDI & LIDL are very competitive and sell all their products at a very good price . We shop there a lot. [well actually Mr N does ! tee hee ]

Marelli Sat 09-Nov-13 15:29:45

As a face-cream, I found it really good on my skin, but it made my eyes sting, so I had to stop using it.

Nonu Sat 09-Nov-13 15:52:20

Marelli , I find any cream I use near my eyes , be it moisturiser, sunscreen makes them sting . Have you tried their eye cream though , it is good . Well for me it is . smile

Flowerofthewest Sat 09-Nov-13 15:55:52

It's a brand of skin products and (I think ) make up. It was highlighted in one of the top women's mags as being on a par with products valued at 10 times the price or more.

I do love Aldi and Lidl. I think there is a lot of snobbery about them. My German friend swears by them both and says they are the most popular places to shop in Germany.

Flowerofthewest Sat 09-Nov-13 15:56:02

They do a nice serum

Marelli Sat 09-Nov-13 16:01:54

All my main shopping is done at Aldi. I like Lidl too, but Aldi's nearer! They do a really good mascara which gives me no problems at all.

Sook Sat 09-Nov-13 16:03:09

I use it Flower when I'm watching the pennies, I find it very good value for money and it makes my skin feel really nice. When I can afford it I use Boots No 7.

I do find that my skin quickly becomes used to a product so a change now and then gives it a boost.

kittylester Sat 09-Nov-13 16:46:25

I used the serum for a bit as it came top in some survey ahead of much more expensive ones. I stopped using it when they had none for about 4 visits on the trot.

I found it very good and I have quite sensitive skin. You can just buy it by the tube it isn't necessary to buy a day and night kit. wink

Charleygirl Sat 09-Nov-13 16:50:04

I do not have an Aldi near me, which is a pity. Waitrose is my closest I am not a snob when it comes to food and general shopping.

KatyK Sat 09-Nov-13 16:53:19

I have used Lacura. It's quite good. I am now going to try their mascara too!

sunflowersuffolk Sat 09-Nov-13 17:23:16

I use the Lacura serum and also the day cream. Have the night cream too, but rarely use this, as like to give my skin a rest from anything at night. I find them just as good as more expensive products. I have used Boots Protect & Perfect range at times, but Lacuras seems to do the same job.

I started using serum as well as moisturiser about 10 years ago, when I found I needed a bit more help. My skin looks pretty good for my age I'm told - never having smoked proably helps. I think the main thing is to use something regularly, and to avoid too much sun.

harrigran Sat 09-Nov-13 17:41:05

I have used Aldi moisturiser, it is good but a lot thicker and more greasy than premium products. I have tried many brands but keep going back to Origins. I agree with you Marelli about the Aldi mascara, it really is very good and does not clump like some brands.

Reddevil3 Sat 09-Nov-13 23:02:03

A few months ago, I looked at the Lacura moisturiser and it didn't have a sun protection factor, but last week I found it now has factor 15 so will give it try.
Also, their hairspray is brilliant- much better than Elnett - a huge tin at 89p I think. Have been using their night cream, which is very good and compares very well in texture to the much dearer products.
Will try the mascara.
I also do my main shop in Aldi and the remainder I get in Waitrose.