Home Bargains is selling a 250ml bottle of Eternite Almond Shower Oil for £2.49, down from a recommended retail price of £16, an 84% discount. Shoppers on social media have compared the product to L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil, which retails at £24 for the same size at Sephora.
Budget alternative to luxury skincare
The budget superstore, which originated in Liverpool, regularly updates its beauty range with products designed to mirror pricier alternatives. The Eternite Almond Shower Oil is described by Home Bargains as a product that “gently cleanses and refreshes your skin with nourishing almond oil, leaving it feeling hydrated and light without any greasiness.”
On TikTok, content creator Charlotte Deniz said: “Bargain alert. Home Bargains is bringing the Almond Shower Oil by Eternite, which usually retails for £16!! An absolute steal at £2.49. If you love the L'Occitane UK one like I do (which is spenny)... let's give this bad boy a try and compare!!”
Similar formula and fragrance
Another content creator, AisleSpy NE, said: “The Eternite Almond Shower Oil has just landed in Home Bargains for only £2.49. And if you’re a fan of luxury bath and body products, you might notice this one looks very familiar… Could this be the next viral beauty bargain?”
The two products share similarities in formula and performance, both transforming from a rich oil into a milky lather when mixed with water on damp skin. The oil-to-milk texture cleanses while leaving the skin hydrated and soft, without the greasy residue often linked to standard body oils. Some customers say the Eternite version mirrors the luxury brand’s sweet almond fragrance and packaging style.
Price gap drives appeal
The main difference lies in pricing. The Home Bargains product costs £2.49 for 250ml, while L’Occitane’s Almond Shower Oil typically retails between £32 and £43 depending on the retailer and bottle size. At Sephora, a 250ml bottle costs £24.
Beauty reviewers often note that the luxury version’s fragrance lasts longer on the skin, but the Home Bargains alternative is widely praised for its value, making it an appealing option for budget-conscious shoppers.
