Lacura

When you think of quality cosmetics, the aisles of discount grocer Aldi probably don't come to mind. But now, in a natural extension of its European skincare products line, Lacura Skin, Aldi has launched Lacura Beauty collection. My jaw dropped to the floor upon learning the pricing. All products cost just under $4 a pop! But do they deliver?

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When you think of discount supermarket chain Aldi, premium European skincare lines probably don't come to mind. Well, think again. The German-based retailer just began selling Lacura, an award winning private-label skincare line in its US stores. The Lacura collection features 16 items, including cleansers, toners, facial creams, eye creams/gels, lip balm, and facial masks. The most insane part? The products fall within the $2 to $5 range.

If you like creamy-based cleansers, the Hydrating Facial Cleanser ($3) is for you. I also tried the Hydra Complete Cream ($5), an effective lightweight moisturizer that smells like sea minerals — and it's blue. I have to admit I'm impressed with the overall quality and selection of the Lacura products, especially with ingredients like coenzyme Q10, provitamin B5, bioflavonoids, and hydrating sea minerals in the mix. To find out what my favorite items were, read more