Top supermarket is selling a £2.49 dupe that ‘smells exactly' like £23 L'Occitane hand cream
It's only natural for our skin to become dry when the weather is so changeable, but Lidl have just the buy to keep you smooth and soft this season.
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A money saving whizz took to social media to show off the amazing beauty dupe available in Lidl at the moment.
In the post Ashleigh said: "Lidl is the place for beauty dupes" before they showed off their amazing find.
For £2.49, shoppers can get a 100ml tube of D'avignon Shea Hand Cream, which is made with 20% shea butter.
The hand cream may remind beauty fans of L'Occitane's Shea Butter Intense Hand Balm, which costs £23.
Commentating on the Instagram post one fan wrote: "Can confirm the hand cream really smells like and is as thick and lovely as the loccitane one!"
Another added: "I bought one try it and went back to get more. It's a great L'occitane dupe. The ingredients list is identical."
While a third fan said: "Got some more yesterday as too good same as l'occitane that have have been using for over 20 years."
Lidl customers also have the choice of two different scented D'avignon hand and body liquid soaps.
For £2.99 each, there is a rose option, as well as lavender option.
The liquid soaps are arguably reminiscent of L'Occitane's Shea Butter Lavender, and Rose soaps - priced at £24 each on the official website.
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Meanwhile, Beauty fans have been racing to Home Bargains for a £128 skincare holy grail dupe which is on sale for just £27.99.
And a major retailer has launched a £30 skincare box with £113 of trending products including Lumene and Byoma.
Lookfantastic also released a new beauty box recently, and the Trending Beauty Box comes with nine viral favourites worth £110 for £40.
Plus, another retailer has slashed the price of the £479 Dyson Airwrap to £285 in flash deal.
Top beauty trends for 2025
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025.
Haircare
Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.
Hair glosses are multifunctional, as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025's core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up.
2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.
Skincare
Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance their skin's appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. 'Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to achieve a flawless, youthful complexion.
Skincare will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine.
Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving make-up and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.
Make-up
Make-up trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.
Make-up looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks.
Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.
Nails
2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
Finally, at home LED masks are big news and while they have been around a while, their popularity continues to grow.
The best LED face masks promise to provide many of the skincare benefits previously only seen in salons, at a much more affordable price.
And we have revealed the best LED face masks of 2025 in our tried and tested feature where we reviewed models from £75 to £720.
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