With the cost of living crisis continuing to put a strain on families' budgets, it's not surprising that more and more shoppers are looking for affordable alternatives to some of the pricier big name brands. Both were creamy, but Lurpak was saltier. I probably preferred the taste of the original, but was it double-the-price nicer? Definitely not. Aldi's Deeno vs Cadbury Freddo chocolate bars One said: “Fantastic product, I have used Elemis pro collagen marine cream since it came onto the market and nothing was as good until I started using this.” In the video Sacha can be seen testing out the Aldi dupes and originals on both sides of her face to show off the difference. The products included were Bobbi Brown’s Face Base moisturising primer, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation, NARS’ Radiant Creamy Concealer, and NARS’ Orgasm Blush. I tried both with a few chips just to be sure, but to my surprise, they tasted almost identical, too. Heinz's was possibly a little sweeter, but if I hadn't already known they were different, I don't think I'd have noticed.

So do dupes work? With the Colin and Cuthbert caterpillar cakes, there’s not much between them, but when it comes to beauty, the chemistry of ingredients is more complicated and it’s much more hit and miss. As expected, the PIXI side felt toned, smooth and left my skin visibly glowing. The Aldi side also felt soft and hydrated and I honestly couldn't tell the difference. Aldi's Lacura Brightening Concealer vs NARS

The verdict: Aldi beauty buys

I compared them on a slice of toast and they both spread easily onto the bread. The taste was where the two differed - but only slightly.

Taking viewers through each stage step by step, Sacha gave her thoughts on each of the individual products. She said: “I’m gunna start off with the dup for the Bobbi Brown Vitamin enriched base. Oh my god they literally smell the same… Oh, they feel exactly the same.” As a result, I like to think I can spot a bargain in the beauty world, and the middle aisle of your local Aldi is a brilliant place to start making swaps. Both primers are silica based primers with a clear gel-like texture - we compared the two in a beauty test previously, which you can find here. Aldi said: “Get your skin looking picture perfect with this Lacura Snapshot Ready Glow Primer. Whether you're using this alone or under make-up, your selfies will never be the same again.” Aldi said: “Great for all skin types this amazing Lacura Original Hot Cloth Cleanser is sure to give you naturally healthy looking skin. Add this dermatologically tested cleanser into your beauty regime and you'll be amazed at how great your skin starts to feel and look.” Aldi’s ever-growing Lacura range continues to draw inspiration from the likes of big name brands like Liz Earle, Bobbi Brown and Benefit, making similar products that perform ‘just as well’ for a fraction of the cost.

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The Bramwells also contained over a third fewer calories and significantly less sugar and salt. Win win. Aldi's Lacura Healthy Glow Toner vs PIXI Glow Tonic Some of Aldi's dupes are uncanny. It's even landed the supermarket in hot water a few times in the past (we all remember Colin vs Cuthbert), but how do Aldi's versions compare to the real things? Holding up the Lacura Cashmere Glow Luminous Foundation, she captioned the video: “Aldi dupes for Giorgio Armani luminous silk and Bobbi Brown vitamin enriched face base!”

Some new arrivals that are worth a mention include the Lacura Moisture Boost, inspired by the Clinique Moisture Surge or the anticipated return of the Healthy Exfoliating Glow Tonic - a similar to Pixi Glow Tonic but for much less. Margaret martin said: “Just as good as Liz Earle which I have been using for years on my very sensitive skin at a fraction of the cost.”You can shop Aldi's full make-up range here. Some items are only available online and not in stores. The chocolate frog had that iconic Cadbury taste - rich and creamy - and Aldi's was surprisingly similar, but with a hint of cheap Christmas chocolate. I've tasted Dairyfine chocolate before, but this was different, as if Aldi had tried to recreate Cadbury's signature flavour. Joining the line-up includes the fan favourite Hyaluronic Acid Foundation, Luminous Touch Concealer and Collagen Lip Oil – highly praised by TV beauty expert, Nadine Baggott