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Superdrug’s £1.75 ‘Sticky Toffee’ Draws Comparisons to Lush Sticky Dates as Shoppers Hunt for Stock

A viral clip points buyers to a cheaper alternative, prompting cautions about differing formulations and quality.

Overview

  • Instagram/TikTok user @vickaboox highlighted Superdrug’s limited‑edition Sticky Toffee body spray and shower gel as a budget lookalike of Lush’s Sticky Dates, triggering rapid media pickup.
  • Lush’s Sticky Dates body spray is listed at about £28 for 200ml, while Superdrug’s 100ml spray is £3.49 or £1.75 with a free Member discount.
  • Superdrug is the only retailer carrying the Sticky Toffee range, with reports of sparse in‑store availability and shoppers finding last‑remaining items at tills.
  • The range also includes a 250ml shower gel priced at £1.90 for non‑members or 95p for Members, with some branches showing low or no stock.
  • Reactions are split, with some users calling the scent close to Lush’s and others rejecting the comparison, as journalists urge shoppers to check ingredients and manage expectations.