My less than £5, 3 product, affordable skincare routine.

Yes, you read that correctly! I’m currently using three products in my skincare routine that all together cost less than a fiver! What is this affordable skincare routine sorcery you ask? Let me tell you.

The price of my current skincare routine equates to a takeout coffee. And quite frankly, that’s the life I’m about. I’m not strict when it comes to frugality however if I can save money using a product or service I actually enjoy, it's a no brainer!

My affordable skincare routine.

The products I’m referencing are from Lacura, Aldi’s very own luxury for less cruelty free skincare range.

I’ve not tried anything from Lacura before and picked up these products on a total whim. I thought I’d treat myself to a few new beauty bits. Plus it made my (baby free) trip to Aldi feel like more of a day out. The decision to buy really was as unsophisticated as that!

1. Lacura Q10 renew day cream

The Lacura Q10 renew day cream (£1.45) initiated this whole trying out of new skincare products.

I was drawn to Lacura’s Q10 range as it’s designed to help the skin from prematurely ageing, using the finest results driven ingredients. I don't have wrinkles yet, but what I do have is eye bags (for days) and very tired, dull skin, something the Q10 range promotes to fight against. Lacura states the recommended age range for this product is between 30 and 50 years old, so I’m at the very (very very) beginning of what’s suggested, however I’d like to think that no matter what your age is it would still have some affect on tired skin.

The Lacura Q10 renew day cream is lightweight with an almost whipped like texture to it. This means it’s super easy to apply and the littlest amount goes the longest way. I knew I’d get on with this product from the get go as I loved how rejuvenated it made my skin feel even after the first application.

2. Lacura Q10 renew night cream.

Because I’d bought the day cream, I of course had to pick up the Lacura Q10 renew night cream (£1.45). I’m not sure if that’s the done thing, but I thought why not, especially considering the price point.

The night cream contains a skin renewing retinol complex and nourishing avocado oil; Two ingredients which very much appealed to me.

The Lacura Q10 renew night cream is much thicker in texture, as you’d expect. It takes a little more effort to sink into the skin, but the feeling of nourishment can be felt right through to the next morning. I’ve found that when I’m doing my morning skin routine, my face still feels moisturised and well looked after from the night before.

3. Lacura moisturising face wash.

The third item, I chose was the Lacura moisturising face wash (£0.85).

I don’t usually buy face washes like this one as I’m more of a balm cleanser type of gal. Lacura also do a smoothing face scrub however I chose this for it's moisturising properties.

Although I enjoyed using the Lacura moisturising face wash, I didn’t love it. This is because I didn’t feel like it did exactly what it says on the tin. The product is a brilliant cleanser and gets rid of makeup and daily grime really easily, however something I didn’t feel was the moisturiser. I understand some cleansers can be quite drying but I really wasn’t expecting my skin to feel as tight as it did using this. I thought there’d be a bit more leeway with a product which promotes itself as being moisturising.

Would I recommend this affordable skincare routine?

Yes, yes & one more time for the people at the back, YES! I’m so impressed with the moisturisers that I’ve already been scanning the Aldi website for what else they have to offer. My store doesn’t seem to stock as much as what’s available online, but already on my shopping list is the Lacura moisture boost gel moisturiser and the Lacura miracle oil spray... Plus whatever else I can get my mitts on because everything’s so damn affordable!

Have you tried anything from Lacura yet? How pricey is your current skincare routine?