‘Try’ of the Week: Beauty Basics – Moroccanoil Vs Aldi Carino Miracle Oil

I’ve been using Moroccanoil for quite some time ever since it was recommended to nourish my dry curly hair. I got a 25ml bottle for Christmas last year and I have only just come to the end of it, great value I thought for £13.45. That was until I read some rave reviews about the Aldi Carino miracle oil at a ridiculously cheap £3.99 for 50 ml. So how do they measure up?

Packaging

To look at I was shocked by how similar the packaging is, they have used exactly the same shade of blue and orange with black and white writing in the same amber bottles with the same brown bottle screw cap. The Aldi Carino oil has a clear stopper in the top to shake the oil out in drops rather than free pour like the Moroccanoil. I actually prefer the free pour idea as I find it is easier to manage the amount of product when dispensing. I’ve not tried to get the stopper out of the bottle yet but I’m guessing it shouldn’t be too difficult to do and, being the only real difference, it is worth trying for the price saving.

Product Quality

The Moroccanoil is on the left and Aldi Carino miracle oil is on the right. You can clearly see a colour difference and the Moroccanoil is a lot thicker in consistency than the Aldi Carino miracle oil. That is where the differences end though, they both have the same sweet scent and feel the same when warmed up in your hands. They are both distribute through my hair evenly and easily.

The Verdict?

I find I have to use slightly more of the Aldi Carino miracle oil to get an even coverage in my hair but I’ve not noticed any difference in quality. My hair still feels soft, manageable and easier to comb through. I thought it might feel greasy but it really doesn’t and my hair has continued to grow so fast from switching to this product. Most curly girls will tell you their hair gets to a certain length and then just starts to break. Since using both Moroccanoil and Aldi Carino miracle oil my hair is longer than ever. My colour also seems to last longer and stay fresh looking. Perfect for the damage done at this time of year with central heating and bitter cold winds, I don’t need anything else to protect my hair. Yes I prefer the consistency and the way the Moroccanoil dispenses but, for a £10 saving and double the amount, I’ll be sticking with my Aldi Carino miracle oil.

Have you used either of these products? What do you think of them?

Both of these items were paid for.