ICONIC BEAUTY BUYS

Chanel No 5: A cult product since Marilyn Monroe claimed it was all she wore in bed, the bottle has been illustrated by Andy Warhol, advertised by Nicole Kidman and worn for generations.

Elizabeth Arden

Eight Hour Cream: e rst Arden product, created by Elizabeth herself to soothe her horses’ bruises. Used to heal, moisturise, shine and smooth it can even be used in place of makeup.

Batiste Dry Shampoo: Celebrity hairdressers might add pricey dry shampoo to their ranges but none is as popular as Batiste. A travel essential, half of Batiste’s charm is in its kitsch packaging.

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm: Surgery in a tube, Beauty Flash Balm plumps wrinkles, makes cosmetics endure and de nes the face and jaw, used under foundation or as a mask.

Some beauty products have been around for years and are still as popular as ever. Here, we take a look at some of the most iconic beauty buys.

While fashions come and go and times change, there are certain items that every woman has, at some point or another, had in her beauty bag.

Chanel Rouge Noir: Ever since Uma urman waved Rouge Noir-ed nails across the screen in Pulp Fiction this polish, the colour of dried blood, has been iconic. No other colour has lasted in minds and hearts so completely.

YSL Touche Eclat: Finding it’s way in to every make up bag, the pricey Touche Eclat is worth every penny, banishing signs of tiredness and re ecting the light, making lips fuller and skin glow.

Bene t Benetint: Believe it or not Benetint was rst designed for an exotic dancer to keep her nipples pink. Now a favourite of make up artists the long lasting formula and natural colour has become cult.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara : It seems not to matter what other cosmetics brands do, no mascara comes close to Great Lash for popularity. In garish packaging and featuring an old fashioned brush it’s nonetheless a must for beauty on a budget.

Lancome Juicy Tubes: With the dawn of the gloss age the colourful Lancome Juicy Tubes appealed to our inner girl. ere are few better formulas; no wonder 11 tubes are sold every minute.

Nivea Cream: From granny’s dressing table to celebrity Birkins, Nivea Cream is found everywhere. Still unique in its ability to totally smooth and freshen skin, this is the ultimate cheap and cheerful icon.