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The Sun
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Budget shop is selling Sol de Janeiro dupes for £2.99 – they're £36 cheaper & will make you smell amazing all summer
MAKES SCENTS Eagle-eyed shoppers have also spotted the product in B&M , Fabulous Digital Writer Published: 13:15, Updated: 13:16, A BUDGET store is selling Sol De Janeiro dupes, for a whopping £36 cheaper than the designer buy. With summer now upon us, many of us are likely making plans for beach trips and holidays abroad. And what better way to get yourself excited for a trip away, than to treat yourself to some beach beauty essentials. The Summer Beach collection at Poundstretcher includes a body butter, a body scrub and a perfume mist, perfect for making you look and smell your best all summer long. Plus, each product is priced at just £2.99, making it perfect for penny pinchers. The Caramel Sunset body scrub will exfoliate your skin leaving it feeling fresh and revitalised. A description reads: "Indulge in a luxurious at-home spa experience and treat your senses to the ultimate tropical getaway. "This decadent body scrub will transform your skin and transport your mind to a sun-drenched beach, leaving you feeling refreshed, renewed, and radiant." The body scrub also comes in a Caramel Sunset flavour, that is bound to make your skin smell like a tropical paradise. The perfume mist has floral and warm caramel notes, and comes in a 100ml bottle so its the perfect size for taking on a plane. Sharing details of the bargain buy to the B&M Scanner And Other Bargains! Facebook group, a private group with 328,000 members, one penny pincher said: "Another dupe from Poundstretcher in selected stores." Commenting under this, another shopper highlighted that she has also spotted the products in B&M. Primark adds brand new Sol De Janeiro dupes to its beauty aisles and they're perfect for keeping you smelling sweet on holiday too The body butter and body scrub is a dupe for Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum Body collection, which is priced at £39, making the Poundstretcher buy £36 cheaper. The perfume mist is a dupe of the Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Mist which is priced at £20.40, making the Poundstretcher buy £17.40 cheaper. Like the Poundstretcher product, the high-end buys have notes of salted caramel, which promise to "instantly transport you to the sultry beaches of Rio de Janeiro." And Poundstretcher isn't the only place stocking up on dupes of the popular beauty buys. Primark recently launched a £6 travel set, inspired by Sol de Janeiro products. The new kit comes in Primark's beloved Santorini Sunsets fragrance. We've already had the scent in a body scrub, shower gel and pear-themed body butter, but now it's been formulated into an array of Sol de Janeiro-esque minis. The travel set comes with a mini perfume mist, a mini body butter and a lip balm. Primark's social media team took to Instagram to promote the travel-friendly buy, which is currently available to shop across the UK. 'Bring your glow wherever you go,' they said.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
The unexpected $29 item from Kmart that's flying off shelves across Australia: 'Surprisingly great'
With the cost of living soaring and spa treatments becoming a luxury few can justify, Australians are turning to budget beauty alternatives - and Kmart's $29 facial steamer is leading the charge. Dubbed the ultimate at-home facial hack, the affordable device is flying off shelves as shoppers look for ways to pamper themselves without breaking the bank. The facial steamer, priced at just $29, promises a spa-like experience from the comfort of home. Designed to open pores for deep cleansing and hydration, it can also help improve skin tone by adding much-needed moisture - a godsend during the cooler months when dry skin flares up. With up to 10 minutes of run time per fill, the compact unit is fast becoming a favourite among those looking to upgrade their skincare routine on a budget. Beauty experts recommend using a facial steamer two to three times a week to maximise results without overdoing it. Overuse can lead to irritation, but regular weekly steaming can help unclog pores, soften skin, and prep it for serums and masks, just like a professional facial. Shoppers have been flooding Kmart's website with five-star reviews, with many praising the steamer for its ease of use, portability, and surprisingly powerful output. One happy customer wrote, 'Yes, yes, yes! Oh my god, I have used this three times now and my huge pores have minimised so much.' Another said, 'Perfect for at-home facials. Must have! I love this little beauty.' Several reviewers also noted its benefits beyond skincare, particularly for relieving congestion. 'Lots of steam, great for colds and asthma,' one person shared. Another added, 'Very good for clearing blocked nose and sinus.' While some users mentioned that the device is on the smaller side and needs frequent refilling, most agreed it was a minor trade-off for such an effective, low-cost product. 'Works a treat. Fit for purpose, really cute,' one reviewer said. 'It doesn't run for too long before you have to fill it up, but that's okay.' Whether it's being used for glowing skin, sinus relief, or vocal warm-ups, the $29 Kmart facial steamer is proving to be the budget hero of beauty routines nationwide. In a time when professional treatments are out of reach for many, Aussies are heading to their nearest Kmart to bring the spa home - one steam session at a time.
