Shush, don't tell anyone it's from Aldi.... (Lacura Liquid Foundation)

Member Name: jasminesarah

Product:	Lacura Liquid Foundation
Date:	31/08/09 (202 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great value

Disadvantages: Not top of the range, but for the price - none

I apologise for using this tired old phrase yet again, but "in the current climate" (sigh) I am surprised that this product hasn't already had more reviews. I'm guessing that for a lot of us, especially the real cosmetic fans, economising on make up is a step too far. Still, I'm pleased to say that I had no such qualms preventing me from grabbing this foundation off the shelf when I saw it for sale in Aldi for £2.59.

Yes - Aldi!
And yes - £2.59!

I'm not a committed Aldi shopper, but the stores seem to be springing up everywhere, and there are some things that they undeniably do very well. More of those things another time, but whenever I pop in I'm obliged to scan the shelves for a bargain or two, and recently it has been the toiletries aisle that has been catching my eye.

I believe that Lacura is discount supermarket Aldi's own brand of cosmetics, the packaging says that this product was made for Aldi, in Germany. The packaging doesn't belie it's origin though, there is nothing that shouts "cheap supermarket" at you. The hard plastic tube has a metal looking lid, as pictured above, but also comes in a cardboard box. This is completely unnecessary extra packaging and as such is an insult to our ailing planet, BUT it does serve to make the make up look more expensive, if that makes you happy!

For your two pounds and fifty nine new pence you receive not only the packaging but 30 ml of foundation in the usual selection of biscuits, beiges and ivories. The packaging claims that this product will leave your skin "silky smooth and shine-free while providing optimum coverage power".

Well, I think it is pretty good. It is not a miracle product, but I've tried quite a few foundations at twice or three times this price (and reviews several of them!) and none of them have been miraculous either! I've found this foundation to give a medium coverage - it wouldn't cover blemishes very well but does even skin tone and it blends to give a natural look. I'm quite happy with it (and previous readers will know that I'm not the easiest to please!) so I am likely to buy it again. Frankly, at this price I'd recommend trying it - you have little to lose and may well find that it is at least as good as your usual foundation.

Summary: You can't really afford not to try it!