Aldi Ireland fans rushing to buy new beauty dupe in stores now – and it's €66 cheaper
The Honey Hair Perfume is a bargain at just €5.75.
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Lacura's Honey Hair Perfume is in stores now
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It's similar to the Gisou version
It's the perfect dupe for Gisou's Wildflower Honey product which is priced at €72 in Arnotts for a 100ml bottle and €28 for the 50ml version.
Aldi said: "Lacura Hair Perfume is infused with English honey to give the ends of your hair a refreshing and sweet fragrance.
The 50ml bottle is infused with english honey extract.
The retailer added: "Add a touch of pamper to your haircare routine."
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The item is avaiable in stores around the country while stocks last.
Meanwhile,
The upcoming bank holiday is set to take place on August 4.
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And those who are hosting and toasting from Friday to Sunday will need to be sure that they are up to date with shopping times.
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Aldi bosses said: "Ahead of the last bank holiday of the school summer holidays, the retailer has revealed the best times to shop and stock up on essentials and seasonal favourites in its stores across Ireland."
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It means that those who want to stock up on goodies,
Saturday, August 2 is expected to be the busiest day of the weekend for picking up groceries, BBQ bits and picnic supplies.
If you're aiming for a quieter trip, the
Sunday and Monday mornings and evenings are also expected to be relatively calm, perfect for anyone hoping to dodge the crowd.
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Aldi has now revealed the opening hours for their locations across the long weekend.
Like many supermarkets, their doors will open and close at different times than usual.
The retailer's opening hours will stay the same on Saturday with all Irish stores open from 8am to 10pm.
On Sunday, August 3 shops will open slightly later, running from 9am to 9pm.
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