I tried Aldi’s £4.99 dupe for Charlotte Tilbury’s £39 Flawless Filter – it gave me a gorgeous glow & lasted HOURS
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IF you're a fan of Charlotte Tilbury's products but are out off by the high-end prices, Aldi might have the answer.
One beauty fan tried out the shop's budget-friendly dupe of the iconic Flawless Filter.
In her , YouTube user Jess () tried out the beauty buy, sharing her thoughts with her subscribers.
She explained that she purchased the Aldi product in two different shades, planning to mix them together to get a colour match.
According to Jess, the item could be used either as a base for your make-up or as foundation to create a dewy finish.
The item in question is the Lacura Luminous Filter Glamour Foundation, which is currently available for £4.99 from Aldi.
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It has been described by many as a dupe for the , which retails for £39.
Jess carried out the same process with the Aldi dupe as she does with the Flawless Filter, applying it between her primer and foundation.
However, she stopped to give her viewers a close up of the product before layering on her foundation.
"We can see the shimmer, we can see it glowing. You can see there is definitely a glow when you put this on," she said.
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After creating her "shimmering glow base" Jess applied her foundation, sharing how impressed she was with the finished look.
She explained that her first impression of the product was that she "quite liked" the look it created.
After adding powder to her face, she concluded that she noticed "a lot more shimmer."
The YouTuber decided to re-examine her make-up after she returned home from an event to give her full experience.
Jess concluded that she was impressed with the long-lasting effect of the product.
"It has stayed on really well. I’m impressed with that, would I use it again? Yeah, I think I will and I had no issues with having to go retouch my makeup throughout the night either," she said.
YouTube users shared their thoughts on the dupe in the comments section.
What are the best Aldi beauty dupes?
ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness.
Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews:
Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic
Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic
Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi's £18)
Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It's a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic.
Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea's £10)
Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream
Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie's £292)
Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser
Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle's £17.50)
Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer
Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox's £26)
Lacura Miracle Cream
Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden's £28)
Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask
Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask
Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh's £52)
Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask
Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment
Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow's £42)
Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation
Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder's £34)
Lacura Tinted Lip Oils
Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil
Price: £3.99 (compared to Rare Beauty's £20)
"Wow, those dupes are so impressive, especially the Flawless Filter ones," wrote one viewer.
"Your skin looks awesome and you seem to get a very similar effect. Will definitely have to try these out."
"I’ve seen the dupes and wondered if it was just the packaging they were copying and the product would be completely different, but now I know. Really appreciate that," said another follower.
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"Love these videos Jess. I have the Flawless Filter I find it great but more drying on the skin," shared a third person.
"You have influenced me," commented another impressed subscriber.