By Chloe Schneider
For a beauty product to obtain the status of a ‘classic’, it has to stand the test of time and prove itself as a quality product.
These are the products you’ll keep in your beauty bag for years to come…
The Forever Chic Fragrance
Chanel No. 5
Nearly ninety years since its inception, women around the world are still wearing the beautiful blend of Neroli, Jasmine, Rose and sandalwood.
Every woman should own a bottle of Chanel No 5 once in her lifetime.
Available from Chanel stores, Myer and David Jones (50mL EDT – $126.00)
A Handbag Must-Have
YSL Touche Eclat
What can’t this magic pen do? Delivering the perfect amount of product with one click, this brush can be applied directly on the skin or over make up to correct flaws, cover imperfections, sculpt contours, reduce crows’ feet and give a touch of light.
Available from David Jones and Myer ($55.00)
Ultimate Luxury Skin Care
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
This high-class, high-performance cream uses caviar firming complex to nourish, energise, revitalise and stimulate collagen production. It is the ultimate in wonder creams, sumptuous and delivering incredible results.
Spoil yourself; this cream is the best of the best.
Available from selected David Jones and beauty salons (50ml – $570.00, 100ml – $1,050.00)
Get Glowing
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
Available in five shades of pearl pigments to match any skin tone, Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick lights but the face like no other.
This iconic compact has been sitting on Bobbi Brown’s best selling list for years and has become a must-have in any beauty addict’s make-up kit.
Available from selected David Jones and Myer stores ($85.00)
The Essential Matte Base
M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
Containing a broad spectrum SPF15 and lasting for up to eight hours, MAC’s soft-focus foundation leaves the kind of ultra-smooth matte look that will never go out of fashion.
We love that it is oil free and never leaves the skin looking shiny but also contains skin-conditioning ingredients that ensure your skin won’t dry out.
Available from MAC stores, Myer, David Jones and online at www.maccosmetics.com.au ($48.00)
Timeless Talons
OPI Lincoln Park After Dark
For a nail polish shade that will never go out of fashion, try OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark.
It’s a sexy, sophisticated dark burgundy that we’ve found suits everyone who crosses the path of Rescu. HQ.
Available at selected salons and David Jones ($19.95)
The All-purpose Cream
Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream Skin Protectant
For over seventy years now, women have been using this cream to soothe minor irritations, restore and protect skin and heal chapped, dry skin.
It’s the original all-purpose cream with a huge celebrity and make-up artist following.
The Original Night Serum
Available at Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies ($38.00)
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
Estee Lauder was the first cosmetics company to introduce night time repair to the anti-ageing game, allowing skin to repair itself during the restorative hours of sleep.
This super complex has been updated over the years to employ the latest technologies in anti-ageing and remains a crucial step in our skin care routine.
Available from Myer and David Jones (30ml – $105.00, 50ml – $150.00)
Expertly Energising
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
This has been one of Clarins’ top ten best sellers for 30 years and is their most sought after product.
The exceptional balm immediately eliminates all signs of fatigue, helps minimise fine lines and refines the contours of the face. It can be applied after cleansing, before make-up or as a facial mask to energise and revitalise skin.
Quite simply, this product works and we worship its magical powers.
Available from leading department stores, Clarins Gold Salons and selected salons and pharmacies (50ml – $60.00)
Dry Skin Saver
The Body Shop Mango Body Butter
The Body Shop introduced their body butters to the world over twenty years ago as an ultra-nourishing solution for dry skin. Using fairly traded ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter and brazil nut oil, these natural butters just melt into the skin.
We love the Mango flavour for summer; it smells good enough to eat!
Available from The Body Shop or online at www.thebodyshop.com.au ($27.95)
Lust Worthy Lashes
Lancôme Hypnose Mascara
This volumising mascara is highly buildable meaning it will take your lashes from day to night.
It leaves your lashes perfectly separated, soft and voluminous with no nasty clumping.
Available from Myer and David Jones ($52.00)
Bronzed Beauty
St Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
For over ten years, St Tropez has been a world leader in sunless tanning and gained an iconic status. Their Self Tan Bronzing Mousse uses their signature aloe vera formula making it conditioning and long lasting. The mousse works for anything from a natural glow to a deep tan and doesn’t leave that nasty after tan smell.
It’s the perfect way to tan without harm and always, always looks natural.
Available from David Jones, Priceline, leading beauty salons and online at www.adorebeauty.com.au (120ml – $43.95, 240ml – $65.95)
