Hall of Fame: 10 Holy grail beauty products every woman should have

Karen GEORGE

09 Jun 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02

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Chanel Vamp
Originally created as a one-off for the Chanel 1994 Fall/ Winter fashion show, Chanel Vamp started the trend for dark, moody nail polishes that just so happened to coincide with the emerging grunge trend that happened in both music and fashion. It's also the blood red nail shade Uma Thurman made famous in Pulp Fiction. So in demand were the products that Chanel had to discontinue them because they couldn’t keep up. Thankfully, Chanel Vamp is back in business today.
Price: SGD36
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YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch
If you ever wished you had a real life Photoshop tool to brighten your skin then YSL's Touche Eclat is your go-to eraser tool. Like a magic wand, this radiant touch concealer will work to eliminate under eye circles, highlight cheekbones and brighten the complexion.
Price: SGD56
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Everyone has at some point in the lives tried this Cetaphil’s Gentle Skin Cleanser. It’s almost like a rite of passage before you progress to the more sophisticated stuff. Dermatologically approved, this ultra-gentle soap-free cleanser is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin types.
Price: SGD12
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Mason Pearson Hairbrush
The crème de la crème of hairbrushes has got to be the Mason Pearson. A favourite of stylists, this hair styling investment has natural and synthetic bristles that are designed to distribute serum, create instant shine and make hair stronger. There are different bursh models based on hair type: pure boar bristle (fine to normal hair), a bristle and nylon mixture (normal to thick hair) and all nylon for very thick hair.
Price: SGD175
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Essie Nail Polish in Mademoiselle
In contrast to the Chanel Vamp is the Essie Mademoiselle. The classic, sheer pink shade is a flattering, versatile colour that can be worn to work, to the beach, down the aisle or pretty much anywhere else.
Price: SGD10
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NARS Orgasm
A blush that looks good on all skin tones? That’s the USP behind the best-selling NARS Orgasm, which is everyone’s favourite blush product. The product gives a beautiful, glowing peach flush to all skin tones and has subtle flecks of gold in it to highlight the complexion. The popularity of the product prompted creator Francois Nars to launch an entire Orgasm range of nail polishes, lip colours and a glittery version of Orgasm called Super Orgasm.
Price: SGD40
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Shu Uemera Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemera’s famed lash curler is constantly hailed as the best on the market thanks to its unique design. With a flatter curve in the centre and corners that are upturned, the tool is the best quality you can get in the curler department. It has the perfect fit for any eye shape and creates a pretty, natural effect. The patented hinge applies the right amount of pressure - no pinching required. No surprise then that it’s a favourite amongst makeup artists worldwide.
Price: SGD32
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Chanel No. 5
A list of the best perfumes of all time would not be complete without the notorious Chanel No. 5. The most famous perfume in the world was created over 90 years ago by Coco Chanel who wanted a fragrance that smelled like a woman. Unlike most of the usual one-note perfumes of the time, Chanel No. 5 was a composition of many notes where the individuality of each ingredient can’t be distinguished as easily. Till today, it remains as one of the best selling perfumes in the world and nothing says class, sophistication and Parisian style liquid gold.

Price: SGD285
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MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick
Bright and beautiful, the Ruby Woo is what you’re after if you want to make a statement with bold red lips. The best selling lipstick of 2013 comes in a shade of red that suits all skin tones and seasons and being retro matte, it’s a product that can last for a very long time.
Price: SGD21
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Benefit Benetint
Benefit cosmetics today owes its existence and success to the creation of Benetint, a rosy lip and cheek stain created by the founding sisters for strippers in San Francisco. The dancers used it to tint their nipples a pretty pink and before they knew it, everyone wanted a swipe of the product. Loved by celebs, makeup artists, beauty editors and makeup junkies around the world, Benefit Benetint is the prettiest shade of flush you can get from a bottle that’ll last for hours.
Price: SGD40

Find out which beauty products have withstood the test of time and gained a devoted following thanks to their versatility and exceptional value.

Beauty products are a dime a dozen. With new items launching every other day, it’s hard to keep track and give thought to products that don’t make the top 10 beauty cut when you know there will be a better version to take its place tomorrow. Yet, there are some items, be it a classic fragrance or a flattering blush colour that will withstand the test of time and gain a rabid, devoted following to become beauty classics.

NARS Blush, M.A.C Ruby Woo, and Chanel Vamp are but some of the big names that still sell like hotcakes many years after their release. Be it high end buys or drugstore finds, these best-selling products have gone above and beyond the call of beauty duty and have thus been rewarded with a loyal following that is trend resistant.

Beauty products may come and go, but the classics are here to stay. Browse the gallery to find out which Holy Grail beauty must haves you’re missing out on!

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