I Tried Aldi's Vitamin C Skincare — & I'm Very Impressed (2023)

FAQs

What is the Lacura vitamin C serum a dupe of? ›

At 86 per cent cheaper than leading brands such as Glossier, Lacura's Super Booster range of serums are designed to deliver key ingredients to your skin. This Vitamin C serum aids the skin's natural regeneration process and brighten complexions and is comparable to Glossier's Super Glow serum.

As well as the significant anti-ageing benefits, the serum also works wonders on skin texture, with one reviewer saying: “I use this serum every day under moisturiser. It's a boost for my dry sensitive skin. “It really helps and seems to improve my skin texture”.

ALDI'S own beauty brand, Lacura, is expanding its skincare range to launch a new premium beauty line this month.

Four of our dermatologists recommend SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, which they (and our editors) hail as the gold-standard vitamin-C serum and is suitable for all skin types.

The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum blows the competition out of the water with its triple-threat combination of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and ferulic acid. As loved as it is by dermatologists and beauty editors alike, we know it's pricey.

If wrinkles are your biggest concern, SkinCeuticals is the serum you need. Formulated with niacinamide, this formulation was the best at reducing the look of lines and wrinkles in the GH Beauty Lab's test — lessening their appearance by 5% over just four weeks.

Works well to clear lines on my face and my skin looks much brighter." "Simply the best cream. This amazing pot of cream (along with the night cream, night mask and eye cream- when Aldi stock it) has reversed my lines by five years," a fourth claimed. "The difference I can see is just miraculous!

Lacura Multi-Peptide Moisturiser (£6.99, 50ml)

Formulated with a powerful complex of seven peptides, proteins and nutrients and enriched with Waterlily Extract, the gel-cream is designed to help improve skin tone, texture, firmness and elasticity.

This cream is making my skin super soft and smooth and I love the smell, the feel and texture of it. The night cream absorbs right into the skin. After just one week my skin feels definitely firmer.

Use it after cleansing, toning, exfoliating but before moisturising. Also, if the product you are using has a high concentration of Vitamin C, using it once at night should be enough, while a product with a lower concentration can be used twice a day.

When should I wash my face with vitamin C? ›

Use Vitamin C face wash which is mostly designed to target hyperpigmentation, much Brighter Skin lightens dark spots caused by acne, post-inflammatory pigmentation, ('pimple scars'), UV damage, or hormonal changes.

Vitamin C is a powerful free-radical fighter that provides your skin with an array of benefits, as well as your overall health. Adding a vitamin C face wash to your skincare routine can nourish your aging skin, repair skin damage, remove impurities, reduce hyperpigmentation, and prevent imperfections.

While vitamin C is most notable for helping to brighten and improve hyperpigmentation, retinol is typically considered best-in-class for wrinkles and fine lines. And if you really want to give your skin a one-two punch to get noticeably healthier, you can certainly try incorporating both into your routine.

Antioxidant Properties

In addition, vitamin C slows the rate of free radical damage to collagen, preventing dry skin, fine lines, and wrinkles, while vitamin E prevents premature aging and damage to DNA.

Hyaluronic acid works to leave the skin looking plump and keeps it hydrated and moisturized over time, while vitamin C specifically works to protect the skin from sun damage and fades discoloration in the skin due to acne.

AHAs and BHAs, such as glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acids should never be used with Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an acid, too, and is unstable, so the pH balance will be thrown off by layering these ingredients together and might as well be useless.

Absorption of a vitamin C is largely contingent on its pH level. If you have normal skin, look for one with a low pH of approximately 3.5 for optimal absorption. If you have sensitive skin, you should use a formula with a pH of 5 to 6. "This is the skin's natural pH and will not be as irritating," says Wexler.

"When I used it, I didn't find that it made my skin dry feel dry or strict." Shirazi adds Kardashian's Vitamin C8 Serum ($90) could be worth the money for those who have sensitive skin.

Which serum is best for face at night? ›

Vitamin C can also help fend off the signs of aging because of its vital role in the body's natural collagen synthesis. It helps to heal damaged skin and, in some cases, reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Adequate vitamin C intake can also help repair and prevent dry skin.

Peptides, growth factors, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid are the ingredients experts say comprise the best wrinkle creams along with retinol. “[Formulas featuring] ingredients like retinol, growth factors, and peptides are going to take time to see improvement,” Marino says.

Use a cream formulated with retinol two or three times a week. Why it works: Vitamin A derivatives (such as retinol) are a great ally in the fight against wrinkles, age spots and acne. Retinol accelerates cellular renewal to exfoliate and reveal healthier, youthful-looking skin.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, which means it protects the skin from free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that break down skin cells and cause wrinkles. Vitamin C may help protect skin from sun damage and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Because it packs a potent punch with retinol and peptides, Drunk Elephant's A-Passioni Retinol Cream tops our list of wrinkle creams. If you're looking for a less pricey product, we recommend RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream for its resurfacing results.

For example, caviar has antioxidant properties that protect and nourish the skin, and it also contains omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, which moisturize and improve skin texture. Caviar is a highly effective moisturizing agent, in fact, and is primarily used to hydrate the skin and make it more soft and supple.

Lacura Luxe = Marc Jacobs Decadence

So many people have been looking for a Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin dupe so I know this will be good news to them!

What is Lacura miracle cream a copy of? ›

So, we were pretty intrigued when Aldi announced that its newest cream was inspired by Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. Launched as part of Aldi's popular Lacura range, the new Lacura Miracle Cream claims to “protect, moisture and soothe normal, dry and irritated skin”.

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

Houshmand recommends RoC's Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, which is one of the highest-strength retinol you can get over the counter, meaning you may see its resurfacing effects sooner than with other products.

The sensual scent of Lacura Lady Pour Femme boasts dark notes of sandalwood and tonka bean that complement undertones of orange blossom and Bulgarian rose.

If you compare with the Nivea Q10 face cream, it has more SPF (20 v 145) and is vegan as well (everything Aldi Lacura is). Both of the jars at 50ml, but the Nivea skin cream looks smaller (it's in a fatter pot).

Vitamin C serum (leave to absorb for 1-2 minutes)

Dr Khan explains: “With vitamin C, you want to get the most out of the product by not diluting it. A couple of minutes should be an adequate time for the product to dry down before you go in with your next step.”

Always allow your serum to absorb for 60-90 seconds, to ensure it has time to penetrate the skin. Follow up with a moisturizer to lock in the goodness of your serum, and bolster your skin's protective lipid barrier.

You may choose to begin applying it every other day, and if tolerated you may apply it daily. It may take up to three months of consistent use to see a noticeable improvement. If you experience substantial discomfort or irritation, please stop using vitamin C and consult with your physician.

Use a vitamin C serum after you cleanse your face before using regular moisturizer or sunscreen. It adds that extra layer of active ingredients you want to see work effectively.

While it can be applied daily, start with 3-4 times a week if you like to play it safe and work your way up. Although vitamin C is most commonly used in the morning, there is a place for it in your PM skincare routine too, Hirsch tells us.

Dr. Chiu warns that because vitamin C is a skin-care “active”—meaning it's particularly potent—applying too much of it on your face can potentially lead to more breakouts or irritation. Keep it to a max of two applications a day when a formula that has no more than 10% vitamin C each time.

Should you apply Vitamin C serum to wet or dry skin? ›

Vitamin C (especially L-ascorbic acid) is notoriously unstable—it loses potency when it's exposed to air, light, and water—which is why you want to apply it on clean, dry skin right after washing. You'll also want to let it dry completely, as piling on products right after could potentially deactivate the vitamin C.

Vitamin C serum is typically applied once or twice per day. A good rule of thumb is to cleanse, tone, apply vitamin C serum, and then moisturize. Be sure to apply skin care products with clean hands.

"If you're looking for an alternative to vitamin C, niacinamide is a great choice," says Dr. Charles. "It is oftentimes more gentle than vitamin C and is very well tolerated." On top of being a potent, gentle brightener, niacinamide also has antioxidant qualities and increases collagen production.

One shopper shared their finds with the caption: "New Aldi Dupes:- Guardian = Thierry Mugler Angel.

Best vitamin C serum overall: DR. DENNIS GROSS C+ Collagen Brighten & Firm Vitamin C Serum, £79, Space NK. Best vitamin C serum for sensitive skin: La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum 30ml, £28.50, Boots. Best vitamin C serum for oily skin: SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Antioxidant Serum, £145, LookFantastic.

Shoppers can buy the woody Lacura Luxe,sweet Lacura Guardian and botanical Lacura Floral Love Eau de Parfum. And best of all, many have called out similarities to the likes of Marc Jacobs, Thierry Mulger and Viktor & Rolf - saving you 95% on these premium scents.

First up I bought the Lacura Pineapple Face Serum which is a dupe for the Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright serum.

Neutrogena. The brand: You don't need to spend tons of money for effective products that derms love; Neutrogena is touted as the number one dermatologist-recommend skincare product and you can find it at the drugstore.