More intensive skincare routines are on the rise, with one in five of us increasing the time we spend each day layering on products, per a recent survey. As such, it’s no surprise that 76% of people who bought cleansers, toners and serums last year said that price remains a key factor, when they choose which item to buy.

The lightly fresh scent is near identical to Pixi’s, although, if pushed, we’d say Lacura’s is probably slightly fainter. As Aldi dupes go, this offering has to be one of the closest in styles to its cult-classic inspiration. The product description reads: "This Lacura Healthy Glow Rose Toner is the perfect simple way to brighten your complexion. Smooth over your face morning and evening to remove impurities and leave skin soft and smooth. An ideal treat to add to your skincare routine. Some shoppers who have tried both even preferred the Aldi version and have made the switch, saying it leaves skin feeling 'soft and hydrated' and looking 'radiant'. There’s a balancing effect we saw immediately after use, and we noticed a softness too, plus the residue left on our pad was pretty satisfying. For full transparency, we saw a bit of redness at first, but it did settle down. The brightening glow detailed in the product’s name became more obvious with extended use, and our tester appreciated a new-found tightness and brightness, which was the most obvious result. A second shopper wrote: "Better than PIXI. I have used all of these toners and love them all. My skin shines with radiance after I use this, after cleansing and just to freshen up in a morning."Really noticed a difference with the texture of my skin, keeps spots at bay. Much better than most high end products," said one review. And another customer wrote: "I'm really impressed! A second shopper wrote: "The best toner. I use this toner morning and night and makes my skin feel wonderful and it smells divine. I hope Aldi do not stop selling this wonderful toner." Read More Related Articles Available in stores from 18 th May, this new skincare must-have is specially formulated with cult ingredients including Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Methylpropanediol – like the famous Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, which reportedly sells one bottle every seven seconds [1]. Coming in a tall bottle complete with signature green Pixi label and lid, glow tonic offers liquid exfoliation, thanks to key active glycolic acid. This component makes up five per cent of the formula and is second on the ingredients list and is also joined by witch hazel and aloe vera to add gentle skincare elements. Meanwhile, glycerin is included too and is known for softening skin and holding moisture. As our tester’s skin is sensitive, we didn’t tend to use it twice daily, instead opting for just once. Sometimes we even applied the glow tonic on alternative days, depending on how our skin was feeling. However, you could tweak your own usage depending on skin type. And as with all skincare containing acids, we’d recommend keeping topped up with SPF at it can increase sun sensitivity in general.

We unscrewed the twist-off lid and dotted some liquid onto a make-up remover pad before swiping it over our face and décolleté. Our tester felt the toner to be cooling on skin, while noticing a bit of tingling too. Containing less aloe, the toner did feel a little harsher, but we think that’s to be expected. Recommended use is no more than twice daily, so, as with other acids, how often you apply it does depend on skin type.verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Some said they preferred the cheap version to PIXI and other high-end brands, as one person said: "Excellent really good for my skin and a lot cheaper than top brands." Specially formulated with Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Methylpropanediol, the new innovative beauty buy is both fragrance-free and vegan-friendly After opening the bottle, we smelt a fresh, delicate scent coming from ingredients such as ginseng root extract. What we like most though, is how easily the alcohol-free tonic fits into our skincare routine. Suitable for use in the morning and at night, we unscrewed the lid and swept the liquid across our skin with a reusable make-up remover pad after cleansing. It feels instantly refreshing on skin, and while our face tingled a little afterwards, we didn’t see irritation.

It's why budget supermarket Aldi is following in the footsteps of ingredient-led yet inexpensive brands like The Ordinary, Inkey List and Beauty Pie and is launching a brand-new premium skincare range that promises beauty lovers high-quality ingredients without the hefty price tag. These are being sold under the shop's 'Lacura' range. Here, she'll share the freshly released heroes that she loves: ready to let you know where to spend your skin and hair care cash.

The verdict: Pixi glow tonic vs Aldi Lacura healthy glow glycolic toner