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The cheaper/ knock off versions of things that are just as good thread... [Edited by MNHQ at OP's request]

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WhatsMyAgeAgain0 · 13/11/2019 20:44

I love M&S Percy Pig sweets. But they are £1.69 per pack.
So I buy ‘Dinky Dogs’ from Poundland which are practically almost the same.

Do you know of other cheaper versions / imitations of products (be it food, drink, anything really!) that you can share?

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CatherineVelindre · 17/11/2019 09:39

Another vote for Next perfumes here. DD wanted Marc Jacob's Daisy but was happy to have the Next version, Flower, and it's lovely.

I wear White Amber by Next. No idea what it's a copy of, but it's gorgeous, lasts ages, and is affordable.

Generally speaking, anything chocolate is a million times nicer from Lidl than the big brands. I had some yesterday and DD had a bag of branded chocolates. I had one of hers - big mistake. It was oily and far too sweet. The Lidl chocolate was lush (reminds me of being in Germany.)

DooBop · 17/11/2019 09:39

Aldi Teddy Faces are tastier than Pom Bears.

Aldi coconut water is exactly the same as the much more expensive Vita Coco, and nicer than the Innocent one.

Catquest1 · 17/11/2019 09:43

Ive been asked a couple of times if im wear a Chanel perfume - its the Lidl Suddenly one at 3.99

A friend of mine loved it but when she wore it it smelt totally different on her though

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Hayls17 · 17/11/2019 10:01

Anything Aldi! There isn’t much I’ve tried that isn’t the same or better as the branded version. I LOVE the q10 multi intensive serum from there, have used it for years after being recommended it by a beautician.

Next perfumes are very good value as well, not sure if they are all dupes but just pink = Ralph Lauren, aura = alien, eau nude = Chanel.

Not sure if it classes as a dupe but I tried the phoera foundation I was always seeing ads for and it’s amazing and about £4 a bottle! I’ve actually thrown out a bottle of £30 Clinique foundation as I’m never going to use it again, phoera is so much better.

DieCryHate · 01/12/2019 19:27

@soloula late response I know but I agree. I have both with the initial idea of using the NYX just for eyeshadow brushes but it smells amazing unlike the urban decay one.

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