These 13 Beauty Products Are Making A Comeback
From classic lip glosses to timeless skincare essentials, these beloved OG beauty products are returning to our shelves, bringing back all the vintage vibes and glamour we adore. These nostalgic gems are making a triumphant return, letting us relive the magic and charm of beauty routines and looks from yesteryear.
Launched: 1989 (original shade launched in 1971)
Remember that bold lip paired with a power quiff? Black Honey is back and better than ever, now with a black lip liner for perfect precision. It’s bold, flattering, and the perfect way to make a statement.
Remember that bold lip paired with a power quiff? Black Honey is back and better than ever, now with a black lip liner for perfect precision. It’s bold, flattering, and the perfect way to make a statement.
Launched: 2013
This New Zealand brand is a must for your beauty shelfie. Not only does it look cool in your bathroom, but it’s also a best-kept secret that’s now making waves with sustainable, hardworking products. Try the mask, and you’ll be hooked on the whole brand!
This New Zealand brand is a must for your beauty shelfie. Not only does it look cool in your bathroom, but it’s also a best-kept secret that’s now making waves with sustainable, hardworking products. Try the mask, and you’ll be hooked on the whole brand!
Launched: 1983
Think of it as a skincare-makeup hybrid. This gel-cream hydrates enough for normal to oily skin types to skip their moisturiser, while those with drier skin can enjoy the extra boost of hydration. It also makes an ideal base that helps makeup adhere beautifully.
Think of it as a skincare-makeup hybrid. This gel-cream hydrates enough for normal to oily skin types to skip their moisturiser, while those with drier skin can enjoy the extra boost of hydration. It also makes an ideal base that helps makeup adhere beautifully.
Launched: 2000
Remember saving up your pocket money for the latest Juicy Tube flavour? This handbag essential is back, ready to give you the glossiest, most flavoursome lips ever. Celebrate years of ultra-shine with this nostalgic, cult-favourite lip gloss, available in three shiny finishes: sparkle, creamy, and jelly.
Remember saving up your pocket money for the latest Juicy Tube flavour? This handbag essential is back, ready to give you the glossiest, most flavoursome lips ever. Celebrate years of ultra-shine with this nostalgic, cult-favourite lip gloss, available in three shiny finishes: sparkle, creamy, and jelly.
Launched: 1957
Beauty bars are having a moment, and the king of them all is high in demand. For 67 years, this bar has been providing great skin with its brilliant formula, famously made with one-quarter moisturising cream. Sustainable before it was even a thing.
Beauty bars are having a moment, and the king of them all is high in demand. For 67 years, this bar has been providing great skin with its brilliant formula, famously made with one-quarter moisturising cream. Sustainable before it was even a thing.
Launched: 1967
Back in the day, this was the go-to for pimples. Known for its baby pink formula, this spot treatment uses calamine, zinc oxide, sulphur, and salicylic acid to fight acne. Renowned for its ability to dry up surface blemishes overnight, this iconic product is a favourite among beauty editors, celebrities and make-up artists worldwide.
Back in the day, this was the go-to for pimples. Known for its baby pink formula, this spot treatment uses calamine, zinc oxide, sulphur, and salicylic acid to fight acne. Renowned for its ability to dry up surface blemishes overnight, this iconic product is a favourite among beauty editors, celebrities and make-up artists worldwide.
Never forgotten and now finally getting the recognition it deserves, this French pharmacy gem is a game-changer. Essential for any makeup artist’s kit, this noncomedogenic cream does it all: it moisturises the skin, primes for flawless makeup application, and soothes after shaving and sun exposure. It’s a true multitasker you’ll wonder how you ever lived without!
Launched: 1990
When the world feels overwhelming, apply two dabs of this relaxing formula on your neck, temples, and earlobes. Massage it in and feel the tingling sensation as pressure and tension melt away.
When the world feels overwhelming, apply two dabs of this relaxing formula on your neck, temples, and earlobes. Massage it in and feel the tingling sensation as pressure and tension melt away.
Launched: 2001
A pioneer in skincare-infused makeup, this moisturiser-meets-primer is packed with hyaluronic acid, squalene, and shea butter. It hydrates beautifully, primes the face, and helps makeup last. No wonder a jar is sold every 24 seconds globally!
A pioneer in skincare-infused makeup, this moisturiser-meets-primer is packed with hyaluronic acid, squalene, and shea butter. It hydrates beautifully, primes the face, and helps makeup last. No wonder a jar is sold every 24 seconds globally!
Launched: 1900
This ultra-hydrating body lotion is a staple in body care ever since its’ launch. Known for its supreme moisturisation and delicious fragrance, it’s enriched with beta-carotene, cocoa butter, and squalane and leaves skin soft, hydrated, and smelling amazing.
This ultra-hydrating body lotion is a staple in body care ever since its’ launch. Known for its supreme moisturisation and delicious fragrance, it’s enriched with beta-carotene, cocoa butter, and squalane and leaves skin soft, hydrated, and smelling amazing.
Launched: 1956
This luxurious day cream is a true treasure. Its vitamin-rich formula revitalises tired, dry skin, leaving it renewed and radiant. Infused with its’ signature Miracle Broth™, it absorbs quickly and works immediately, making it a staple in high-end skincare routines.
This luxurious day cream is a true treasure. Its vitamin-rich formula revitalises tired, dry skin, leaving it renewed and radiant. Infused with its’ signature Miracle Broth™, it absorbs quickly and works immediately, making it a staple in high-end skincare routines.
Launched: 1989
Discover the power of homegrown witch hazel. This alcohol-free, gentle toner hydrates and purifies skin, revealing a healthier, glowing complexion. Tried and true, Thayers has been a medicine cabinet staple for generations.
Discover the power of homegrown witch hazel. This alcohol-free, gentle toner hydrates and purifies skin, revealing a healthier, glowing complexion. Tried and true, Thayers has been a medicine cabinet staple for generations.
Launched: 2010
Extend your tan for up to a month with this after-sun serum. Made with Buriti oil, it intensifies melanin production for a golden, long-lasting tan. It soothes sun-exposed skin and reduces peeling, leaving your skin glowing and comfortable. Do not go on holiday without it!
Extend your tan for up to a month with this after-sun serum. Made with Buriti oil, it intensifies melanin production for a golden, long-lasting tan. It soothes sun-exposed skin and reduces peeling, leaving your skin glowing and comfortable. Do not go on holiday without it!
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