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Irish Examiner
12-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Life Hack: How to recycle your beauty empties and earn free replacements at the same time
We are marking Sustainability Month this May and while recycling is a non-negotiable for most of us, the hack I'm sharing this week is how to make the most of loyalty schemes that take hard-to-recycle beauty products off your hands for recycling, and offer points you can convert into free products to replenish your supplies. In recent years, we have all — thankfully — become more conscious of the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling in particular is an area we are deeply familiar with, from sorting our household bins into waste, compost, glass and recycling, to taking part in the Re-Turn scheme over the past year. The Re-Turn scheme in particular has highlighted how recycling can help you to save money. For example, I add the money from my returned cans and bottles to a gift card for my local supermarket to make a family Christmas dinner feel free at the end of the year. While saving money is one very useful outcome, you can also be smart about your recycling in other ways, so it gets you free products to replace what you've been recycling. Here's how two big brands are incentivising customers to recycle their empty products. Boots CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY HUB Many products cannot be popped into your recycling bin due to being travel size, the materials they're made from and other factors. Wondering how best to recycle that mascara or lipstick tube? Or even your used toothpaste tube? Take the stress out of guessing and bring them to your local Boots. Recycle at Boot allows you to bring empty beauty, health, wellness, and dental products from any brand that can't be recycled at home while rewarding you for recycling. To take part and earn Advantage Card points, download the Recycle at Boots app and sign up. Upload images of your eligible recyclables, and once these are verified on the app, you can drop them off in your local store. Scan the QR code in the shop and deposit at least five items to instantly earn a reward voucher. With this voucher, you can earn 500 points when used with a spend of €10 or more. The scheme uses Scan2Recycle technology to help the environment and reward customers. It is aimed at hard-to-recycle products but will also accept most hard-to-recycle products sold in Boots stores. After dropping off the empties, they will be washed and sorted, ready for recycling into new usable products. Any remaining multi-material items will be recycled into Stormboard, a composite construction board material, similar to plywood, which has a lot of different uses. Organics will be processed through an industrial organics processor. Nothing goes to landfill, and nothing is incinerated. Sculpted by Aimee Aimee Connolly's popular makeup brand encourages the recycling of empty products through ReSculpted, helping customers earn points for the Beauty Club loyalty programme ( Members of this can earn points with purchases and other activities, including recycling empty makeup and skincare products. For every five empties you bring to them, you will earn 1,000 points, which can be redeemed on products, money off vouchers, and more. However, sheet masks and aerosols are not accepted for this. There is no need to rinse the packaging as long as there is no excess product inside. They can be returned by post, even if they have been cut up to use up every bit of the product inside. Pack the empties — at least five — and visit An Post Returns. Select Sculpted By Aimee from the retailer dropdown and choose ReSculpted as your reason for return. Enter your full name and email address, and remember to include a small note inside the parcel with your email and name to ensure you receive your Sculpted Rewards points. Products can also be recycled in-store. There is a recycling facility at their Grafton Street store for customers to recycle their used Sculpted by Aimee products and earn reward points. Read More Life Hack: How to clean forgotten areas like doors and skirting boards
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Aldi fans can get FREE beauty products weeks before they hit shelves from supermarket's popular dupe range – here's how
Plus, how to apply for freebies BEAUTY FREEBIE Aldi fans can get FREE beauty products weeks before they hit shelves from supermarket's popular dupe range – here's how ALDI'S popular beauty dupes have racked up a legion of fans - and now you may be able to access some of the products ahead of time for free. For a third year, the supermarket is giving the opportunity for ten cosmetic connoisseurs to help shape the future of their popular Lacura range. Advertisement 5 You could be able to get free Aldi products ahead of them hitting shelves Credit: Aldi The range has included a £9.99 dupe of £234 designer perfume Le Labo. The selected Aldi fans will make up an exclusive panel of members who will influence the next generation of beauty buys. They will receive products from the supermarket's upcoming summer beauty range - before its full release in stores on Thursday June 5. They will then use their expertise to review products, identify emerging trends and provide valuable feedback that will shape Aldi's beauty buy decisions for 2026. Advertisement Vicki Hunt (@vicki_being_mom), 34, from Aldridge, West Midlands, was chosen to become part of the Beauty Club in 2024. Judges were impressed with her application as she showed genuine passion for affordable beauty and had impressive industry knowledge. She said: 'Being part of the Aldi Beauty Club was an exciting experience – I got to try new products early and share exclusive reviews with my followers. 'It wasn't just fun; it helped me grow my platform and connect with a community that loves affordable beauty as much as I do. Advertisement 'If you're into skincare and makeup, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.' Aspiring beauty buffs who want to check out why Lacura is generating so much buzz should send an email explaining why they think they should be chosen for the role, as well as outlining what their favourite Lacura product is and why. I tried Aldi's new anti-aging skincare range 5 Aldi's dupe range has included their £9.99 Lacura perfume Credit: Aldi 5 Lacura's Sandalwood Eau de Parfum is a dupe of Santal 33, a similarly spicy and musky scent Credit: Le Labo Advertisement Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, added: "Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – and the Beauty Club is a direct way to listen, learn, and innovate. 'By working with passionate beauty enthusiasts, we're able to create high-performing, trend-led products that still deliver amazing value. 'That's what makes Lacura stand out." 5 Ten cosmetic connoisseurs will be chosen by Aldi to test the upcoming products Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Vicki Hunt (@vicki_being_mom), was chosen to be part of Aldi's 2024 Beauty Panel Credit: INSTAGRAM
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Aldi fans can get FREE beauty products weeks before they hit shelves from supermarket's popular dupe range – here's how
ALDI'S popular beauty dupes have racked up a legion of fans - and now you may be able to access some of the products ahead of time for free. For a third year, the supermarket is giving the opportunity for ten cosmetic connoisseurs to help shape the future of their popular Lacura range. The range has included a £9.99 dupe of £234 designer perfume Le Labo. The selected Aldi fans will make up an exclusive panel of members who will influence the next generation of beauty buys. They will receive products from the supermarket's upcoming summer beauty range - before its full release in stores on Thursday June 5. They will then use their expertise to review products, identify emerging trends and provide valuable feedback that will shape Aldi's beauty buy decisions for 2026. Vicki Hunt (@vicki_being_mom), 34, from Aldridge, West Midlands, was chosen to become part of the Beauty Club in 2024. Judges were impressed with her application as she showed genuine passion for affordable beauty and had impressive industry knowledge. She said: 'Being part of the Aldi Beauty Club was an exciting experience – I got to try new products early and share exclusive reviews with my followers. 'It wasn't just fun; it helped me grow my platform and connect with a community that loves affordable beauty as much as I do. 'If you're into skincare and makeup, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.' Aspiring beauty buffs who want to check out why Lacura is generating so much buzz should send an email explaining why they think they should be chosen for the role, as well as outlining what their favourite Lacura product is and why. I tried Aldi's new anti-aging skincare range 5 Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, added: "Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – and the Beauty Club is a direct way to listen, learn, and innovate. 'By working with passionate beauty enthusiasts, we're able to create high-performing, trend-led products that still deliver amazing value. 'That's what makes Lacura stand out." 5
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aldi fans can get FREE beauty products weeks before they hit shelves from supermarket's popular dupe range – here's how
ALDI'S popular beauty dupes have racked up a legion of fans - and now you may be able to access some of the products ahead of time for free. For a third year, the supermarket is giving the opportunity for ten cosmetic connoisseurs to help shape the future of their popular Lacura range. 5 You could be able to get free Aldi products ahead of them hitting shelves Credit: Aldi The range has included a The selected Aldi fans will make up an exclusive panel of members who will influence the next generation of beauty buys. They will receive products from the supermarket's upcoming summer beauty range - before its full release in stores on Thursday June 5. They will then use their expertise to review products, identify emerging trends and provide valuable feedback that will shape Aldi's beauty buy decisions for 2026. More on Aldi Vicki Hunt ( West Midlands , was chosen to become part of the Beauty Club in 2024. Judges were impressed with her application as she showed genuine passion for affordable beauty and had impressive industry knowledge. She said: 'Being part of the Aldi Beauty Club was an exciting experience – I got to try new products early and share exclusive reviews with my followers. 'It wasn't just fun; it helped me grow my platform and connect with a community that loves affordable beauty as much as I do. Most read in Fabulous 'If you're into skincare and makeup, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.' Aspiring beauty buffs who want to check out why Lacura is generating so much buzz should send an email explaining why they think they should be chosen for the role, as well as outlining what their favourite Lacura product is and why. I tried Aldi's new anti-aging skincare range 5 Aldi's dupe range has included their £9.99 Lacura perfume Credit: Aldi 5 Lacura's Sandalwood Eau de Parfum is a dupe of Santal 33, a similarly spicy and musky scent Credit: Le Labo Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, added: "Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – and the Beauty Club is a direct way to listen, learn, and innovate. 'By working with passionate beauty enthusiasts, we're able to create high-performing, trend-led products that still deliver amazing value. 'That's what makes Lacura stand out." 5 Ten cosmetic connoisseurs will be chosen by Aldi to test the upcoming products Credit: Getty 5 Vicki Hunt (@vicki_being_mom), was chosen to be part of Aldi's 2024 Beauty Panel Credit: INSTAGRAM How to apply to be on the Aldi beauty panel TO apply for Aldi's Beauty Club 2025 and be in with a chance to receive the exclusive products, shoppers need to send an email to beautyclub@ with the following details: Full name TikTok and Instagram handles (accounts must be open /not private) 150-word explanation as to why they should be chosen for the position Favourite Lacura product and why
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
How to bag free Aldi skincare and makeup before it hits the shelves
Aldi's Lacura range is known for flying off the shelves thanks to the viral dupes being so popular - but now beauty buffs have the chance to try the products before they're launched Aldi fans now have the chance to get their hands on viral Aldi products before they hit the shelves. Aldi is renowned for it's popular and impressive range of skincare, makeup and bodycare as part of the Lacura brand. Many of the products, which are easily recognisable as affordable dupes of high end products, frequently go viral online which can make it hard to grab in store due to selling out quickly. But now shoppers can have early access to the best bits, thanks to Aldi's cult Beauty Club. Shoppers will get the chance to trial products ahead of launches, as Aldi is hand picking ten cosmetic connoisseurs to become part of its exclusive panel of members and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its popular Lacura range. Offering an opportunity to become an Instagram or TikTok insider and influence the next generation of beauty buys, selected members of the 2025 panel will receive products from the supermarket's upcoming Summer Beauty range - before its full launch on June 5. The range will conclude a collection of makeup must-haves, skincare essentials and glow-boosting Specialbuys. However, Aldi needs its panellists to use their expertise to review products, identify emerging trends and provide valuable feedback that will shape Aldi's beauty buy decisions for 2026. It's the perfect role for any beauty lover who wants to get ahead of the frenzy when they launch in stores, but they will have to be quick as entries close on May 20. Applicants need to send an email explaining why they think they should be chosen for the role, as well as outlining what their favourite Lacura product is and why, to the email address beautyclub@ Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: "Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – and the Beauty Club is a direct way to listen, learn, and innovate. By working with passionate beauty enthusiasts, we're able to create high-performing, trend-led products that still deliver amazing value. That's what makes Lacura stand out." To apply for Aldi's Beauty Club 2025 and be in with a chance to receive the exclusive products, shoppers need to send an email to beautyclub@ with the following details: Full name TikTok and Instagram handles (accounts must be open/not private) A 150-word explanation as to why they should be chosen for the position Favourite Lacura product and why Vicki Hunt (@vicki_being_mom), 34, from Aldridge, West Midlands, was chosen to become part of the Beauty Club in 2024. Judges were impressed with her application as she showed genuine passion for affordable beauty and had impressive industry knowledge. Vicki said: "Being part of the Aldi Beauty Club was an exciting experience – I got to try new products early and share exclusive reviews with my followers. It wasn't just fun; it helped me grow my platform and connect with a community that loves affordable beauty as much as I do. If you're into skincare and makeup, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss."
