As Poundland launches knock-off Colin the Caterpillar, how many of its other discount dupes have you spotted?

AISLE be . . . there’s something different about these high street favourites.

Budget retailed Poundland last week reignited the supermarket cake wars, announcing the arrival of its chocolatey caterpillar cake Chris.

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The discount store’s offering sells for £4.50, making it half the price of M&S’s popular Colin cake.

And as Thea Jacobs found out, it’s not the first time Poundland has caused double trouble with a cheeky product.

Prada Candy v Pink Crush

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ANOTHER perfume win for Poundland’s Scentalis range is the Pink Crush (100ml, £4), which is an alternative to Prada’s Candy (80ml, £105, theperfumshop.com) and £101 cheaper.

That’s Candy crushed.

Aveeno Dermexa Emollient OR Nuage Aqueous Cream

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SOOTHING troublesome skin can be pricey.

Yet while Aveeno’s Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream (500ml, £16.80, Boots) will set you back more than a tenner, Poundland sells a cream by Nuage that it claims has similar properties but it will only set you back £1.

Le Correcteur OR Colour Corrector

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YOU couldn’t make it up . . .   Poundland’s beauty department sells a budget colour corrector for pennies (MUG x Hide & Chic Colour Corrector (25p, (Poundland) while Major fashion house Chanel sells it’s corrector (£32, Chanel) at a budget-blowing price.

No7 Future Renew Day Cream OR #6 Anti-Ageing Day Cream

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BOOTS has cornered the market with its No7 skincare range and popular products such as Future Renew Day Cream (50ml, £34.95, Boots), while rival line #6 offers beauty treatments such as Anti Wrinkle Day Cream (50ml, £1, Poundland) for much less.

Fit Me! Foundation OR Matte Me Over Foundation

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BEAUTY bloggers are divided on this budget Make Up Gallery foundation (£1, Poundland).

So if you’re unsure, instead you could splash out on a Maybelline foundation (£5.99, Boots).

Love Handles Vase OR Silhouette Vase

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THIS eye-catching designer vase by Anissa Kermiche (£340, Net-A-Porter) has become an Instagram sensation.

But rather than splashing out you could buy a cheeky Pep&Co Home vase (£3, Poundland) for much less.

Cozetta Curly Slipper OR Fluffy slipper

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SORRY fellas, but Uggs are back in fashion thanks to stars like Dua Lipa and Gigi Hadid who have been seen rocking the brand (£100 ugg.com/uk/).

But if that’s out your budget, Poundland also has a range of comfy fluffy slippers (£5, Poundland) .

Percy Pig sweets OR Dinky Dog sweets

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M&S’s Percy Pigs (100g, £1.30) have a cult-like status with sweet fans.

For 30p less, Dinky Dogs (200g, £1, Poundland) come in a pack twice the size.

Kids’ Classic Clog OR Poundland sandals

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AFTER years in the fashion wilderness, shoppers and parents are snapping up the shoes by brand Crocs (Kids’ Croc, £34.99, crocs.co.uk) again.

But if you’re looking for discount kids’ shoes, Poundland’s sandals (£3, Poundland) would save you £31.99.

Huda Beauty Liquid Matte OR Just Like Matte

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WITH make-up prices rising, a pucker pout can be pricey.

Huda Beauty’s liquid lipstick (£20, Boots) was used in the Love Island villa.

But you could buy a matte liquid lipstick from Just Like (£2.50, Poundland) and get a similar look for less.

Good Girl perfume OR Lady Glamour

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CAN you smell a bargain?

A bottle of Caroline Herrera scent Good Girl (100ml, £112.50, LookFantastic) is very popular but fans also liked the much cheaper Lady Glamour (100ml, £4, Poundland).

SKIMS OR Poundland

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BUYING a set from Kim Kardashian’s fashion range SKIMS would cost you £268 (robe, £128; cosy knit pants, £88, knit tank, £52, skims.com).

Or be a Kimposter and grab items from Poundland’s range for just £32 (Cardi, £16; top, £6; bottoms, £10, Poundland).

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