Shopper explores Lidl for viral beauty dupes and finds mixed results

A shopper visited three Lidl stores in Liverpool to find beauty products that are similar to popular items from Lush and Aesop, as seen on TikTok. She discovered four Lidl body washes that mimic Lush's offerings but noted differences in ingredients and scent. While the Lidl products resembled Lush's in appearance and scent, they had a more synthetic smell and lacked some unique features, like glitter. The Lidl body washes cost £1.99 for 500ml, compared to Lush's £26 for a similar size. The shopper found Lidl's "Deluxe aromatic body cleanser" for £3.49 to be the best dupe for Aesop, matching its packaging and scent closely. Overall, she enjoyed the experience but reflected on the influence of social media on her shopping choices.