Aldi launches £1.99 dupe of pimple patches loved by Gen Z & celebs – and they’re £8 cheaper than pricier version

ALDI is renowned for its beauty dupes which rival some of the best-known brands – and they’re always very purse-friendly. And now the budget supermarket has added to its skincare range with a brand new £1.99 item loved by celebs and Gen Z. North West and mum Kim Kardashian are both pimple patch fans Credit: TikTok/kimandnorth Hailey Bieber regularly shares pictures wearing pimple patches Credit: Instagram Aldi has launched a dupe of the trendy spot treatment Credit: Getty The supermarket version is priced at just £1.99 for a pack of 72 Credit: Aldi UK Pimple patches have become a trendy acne treatment with beauty buffs even wearing them out the house as they go makeup-free. The patches tend to be made from hydrocolloids to help absorb fluid, reduce redness, and shrink spots. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! And the best results are achieved by gently applying the patches on spots after the skin has been cleaned and dried. Stars including Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Anne Hathaway have all embraced the pimple patch craze. And now Aldi is offering up a super cheap version for shoppers to get in on the trend. Their in-house beauty brand Lacura is launching its new vegan-friendly blemish patches at the end of the month. Priced at £1.99 for a 72-pack, it works out at just 3p per patch. This offers savings of up to 80 per cent compared to other products on the market, including the Hero Mighty Patch Invisible Spot Patches which cost £9.99 for a pack of 24. Most read in Fabulous Designed for day or night wear, the Lacura Blemish Patches offer a fuss-free way to treat spots. Formulated with hydrocolloid and salicylic acid, they help absorb impurities, gently exfoliate and visibly reduce the appearance of blemishes. Suitable for all skin types, they come in two sizes for targeted coverage. And if you’ve not felt brave enough to wear the colourful star-shaped options from some rival brands, then the Aldi ones are a must-try as they’re clear for invisible wear. Ultra-thin and discreet, they blend seamlessly into skin, making them ideal for overnight treatment or on-the-go wear. The pimple patches hit the middle aisle on August 30. But as with all SpecialBuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone. So you’ll have to be quick. Comment now