
Aldi's £5.99 mascara is returning after fans begged for the ‘best ever' lash booster
Shoppers have been practically begging the budget supermarket to restock the Lacura Girl Gone Bad mascara and their prayers have finally been answered.
The bargain beauty buy is hitting shelves again this Thursday, 31st July, as part of Aldi's cult-favourite SpecialBuys range.
Known for its intense volume, smudge-proof formula, and dramatic curl, the mascara has developed a bit of a cult following, especially among those who love a beauty bargain.
One beauty fan on Reddit wrote: 'Aldi's Lacura Girl Gone Bad mascara is the best mascara I've ever used, but I can no longer find it.
"Literally the best I've used for length, thickness, no smudging and no need to layer it up. I always buy multiple packs whenever I see it!'
And if the name sounds familiar, there's a reason for that.
Savvy shoppers were quick to clock that Girl Gone Bad seems to be Aldi's take on Benefit's Badgal Bang! mascara, which is a favourite among beauty lovers that comes with a whopping £27 price tag.
One fan commented: 'Sounds like the name is a dupe for Bad Gal Bang by Benefit, which is the best mascara I've ever used!!'
Just like its designer inspiration, Aldi 's version promises to deliver intense black pigment, mega volume, and all-day wear, claiming it will hold your lashes for up to 36 hours.
The formula is infused with Vitamin E, known for its nourishing, strengthening, and lash-loving properties.
So not only will your lashes look longer and fuller, they'll actually be treated while you wear it.
Aldi's backyard essential is flying off shelves for only $29.99 and instantly gets your home ready for summer
Housed in a sleek 15ml black-and-pink tube, it's handbag-friendly and perfect for on-the-go top-ups.
Whether you're a daily mascara wearer or just need something reliable for nights out, it's the kind of product you'll want to stock up on – especially since once it's gone, it's gone.
And it's not the only beauty bargain dropping this week.
Also joining Aldi's shelves is a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Finish Setting Spray.
Its Illuminate Setting Spray retails at just £4.49 compared to the eye-watering £32 for the designer original.
That's a £27.51 saving for something that promises to lock in your glam all day long.
To top it all off, Aldi's Lacura line is also releasing a range of beauty tools for just £5.99, so you can complete your glam kit without blowing your budget.
The sell-out LED Face Mask is also back and available for just £12.99.
The mask features seven different light settings and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, redness and inflammation and is the perfect tool to deliver a spa-worthy facial at home, for less.
What's more, they also have a handy LED indicator, this easy-to-use beauty hack is the secret to a lifted, bright-eyed look.
The LED Mirror with Make-Up Brush Set (£5.99) is another one you won't want to miss, it includes two large kabuki brushes, three precise brushes and a rotatable touch sensor mirror.
Aldi's Lacura range has long been the supermarket's not-so-secret weapon, offering purse-friendly dupes of high-end skincare, haircare and makeup that regularly go viral and sell out just as fast.
These products are in-store only and part of the SpecialBuys drop, meaning once they hit shelves, they don't hang around.
So if you're still chasing the perfect lash look without the prestige price tag, now's your chance.
What are the best Aldi beauty dupes?
ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness.
Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews:
Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic
Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic
Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi's £18)
Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It's a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic.
Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea's £10)
Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream
Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie's £292)
Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser
Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle's £17.50)
Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer
Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox's £26)
Lacura Miracle Cream
Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden's £28)
Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask
Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask
Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh's £52)
Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask
Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment
Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow's £42)
Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation
Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder's £34)
Lacura Tinted Lip Oils
Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil

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