5 Cult classic beauty products that have proven they’re no passing trend
Beauty products come and go, but certain miracle workers have earned their cult status in the beautysphere. If these aren’t on your radar yet, they should be.
These seven wonders of the beauty world were once game changers, and they’re still going strong. A round of applause please!
Revlon Fire and Ice Lipstick
First launched: Mid-1940s
Claim to fame: When Revlon originally introduced their Fire and Ice nail polish, they created a matching lipstick – clashing lips and nails have not been a problem since!
L’Oréal Elnett Hairspray
First launched: 1960s
Claim to fame: This was the first hairspray on the market to brush out effortlessly. It’s been the ultimate styling tool for over 50 years.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
First launched: 1930
Claim to fame: Launched by Ms Arden herself, this little miracle worker has been a staple for beauty editors and make-up artists for years. As the name suggests, it calms, protects and hydrates skin for eight solid hours.
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
First launched: 1971
Claim to fame: Loved for its lash-doubling formula that conditions as it thickens. One tube is sold every 1.7 seconds in America!
Essie Nail Lacquer Ballet Slippers
First launched: 1980s
Claim to fame: This is the Queen’s favourite nail shade, and it’s easy to see why – it’s the perfect shade of pale pink. Ballet Slippers even gets a mention in the film The Devil Wears Prada!
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Products featured in this article
Super Lustrous Lipstick Fire & Ice 4.2g
R 169.95Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 50ml
R 430.00Satin Volume Mousse 200ml
R 155.00