What are your tried and true 'classic' products? Not necessarily Holy Grail - but products with great formulations that stand the test of time...

Mine are Maybelline Great Lash mascara and Elizabeth Arden Eight-hour cream.

I'll just post two for now...

Eve Lom Cleanser and Clarins Multi Active Day Cream.

Hmmmm! Ok here's my short list:

Lucas Paw Paw Ointment
Smiths Rosebud Salve
Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser
Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush
Clinique Moisture Surge Gel

For me it would be any kinda cold cream.

For me it would be...

Maybelline Great Lash mascara & Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Lucas paw paw ointment
Happyderm cleanser
Mirenesse mascara
Revlon skinlights highlighting lotion

Ummmm definately Arden 8-Hour Cream
Michael Kors bronzer
Lancome Hypnose mascara
Any pinky/reddy Lancome Juicy Tube

The first products that spring to mind are:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
Dermalogica hydrating mask
SK-ii advanced signs treatment

Dermaveen soap-free wash with oatmeal
Clinique Super City Block
Kosmea Rosehip oil
Lucus pawpaw ointment
Klorane dry oat shampoo

It's funny the 'classics' are often simple no fuss products. Great thread, raspberryberet.

* Lancome Fatale mascara
* Aveda SP15 lip balm

Hmmmm hard question!

Lucas paw paw oitnment
Clinique ultra gloss mascara
Clinique superfit foundation

These are the only products i have re purchased!

My fave beaudy all timers are:
Estee Lauder Advanced night repair serum
Estee Lauder tinted daywear plus cream (for daytime) applied with a bit of bronzer over top
The Body Shop brazil nut body butter
Palmers cocoa butter moisturiser

Thats it for now, will add more later.....

Mine would hve to be the following........

Clarins beauty flash balm
Ultraceuticals SPF 30
Lucas Paw Paw ointment
Loccitane Shea Butter hand cream
Estee Lauder Mascara
Dermalogica Special Cleansing gel
Dermalogica Multi Active toner


All of these have been staples of mine for many, many years.

Revlon colourstay foundation
Bodyshop lipgloss in red gleam

mirensse mascara
mocha mint juicie [opi]
MG tinted daywear
Alpha H liquid gold

Alpha-H Liquid Gold
Alpha-H Micro Cleanse
Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Eye Cream
EG Essence of Torricelumn
Diorshow Mascara
Clarins Bust Tonic
Estee Lauder Hand/Foot Cream

Ones that come to mind...

Alpha H Liquid Gold
Alpha H 15% Glycolic Mask
SKII Essence and Mask sheets
Eve Lom Cleansing Balm
Clarins Multi Active Day Cream
Clarins Tinted Moist in Gold
Nivea Eye Makeup remover
Hamilton's Everyday Face 30+ sunscreen

and more recently, but destined to gain my "classic" devotion..

Clarins Beauty Flash Eye Balm
Dermalogica PreCleanse
UC Eventone serum
UC Ultra A serum
UC Ultra Sheer Vit C

Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleanser
Alpha-H Glycolic Mask
Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser
Dermalogica Precleanse
Ole Henriksen Vitamin Plus Balancing Cream
Ole Henriksen Nurture Me Soothing Cream
Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm Eye Cream

Oh and I have totally forgotten now what this thread is about, so must stop listing things on this post now because I don't remember why I am listing them:ashamed: :redcheeks:

Oh and I have totally forgotten now what this thread is about, so must stop listing things on this post now because I don't remember why I am listing them:ashamed: :redcheeks:

That happened to me too! Had to wander up to the top of the page to have a look! Der!:whistle:

off the top of my head

Lucas Paw Paw Ointment
Lancome Hypnose Mascara
Baby wipes as makeup remover wipes

am sure there are others I've missed...

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser is soooo good at getting rid of all your makeup. When I use it, I never get out of the shower only to find that I still have smudges of mascara and eyeliner under my eyes. It's all gone with no extra wipey removal. Genius.

These are the things that I tend to re-purchase

- Cetaphil Cleanser
- Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream
- Philosophy Hot Cocoa Body Wash
- OPI Coconut and Melon AvoJuice
- Lauria Mercier Tinted Moisturiser- Nude
- Benefit FYEye

- OPI Coconut and Melon AvoJuice


What's this one like VeeE? I'm thinking of purchasing it....

You should!!
I love the AvoJuices because they are super moisturising, but they don't leave any sticky feeling on the skin. It absorbs SO quickly, but you can really feel the hydrating qualities.
I scent is really lovely, but it's definately very very coconutt-y. The have lots of other yummy smells though, for example I really love the Grapefruit as well.
I ALWAYS get comments on the way I smell when I use this stuff... you don't really need to wear perfume when you have this on!

Oh cool! I love moisturisers that you can still smell on the skin. Grapefruit was going to be my second pick!

Thanks VeeE... on the list it goes!

Jaime you can get a little 'six-pack' of mini Avojuices and the matching moisturisers for about $15. The one I have comes with Melon & Coconut, Pink Grapefruit (my favourite) and Cran & Berry.

Then you can try everything before you buy the big'uns!

Can I get it online from somewhere?? I don't have access to department stores for another couple of months....

Oh, darnit.

Pretty sure you can get them on the OPI website. Or maybe add 'em onto a wishlist for next dept store visit?? Doesn't help with the waiting though, gah.

And in saying that...Adore sells the full-sized ones and both the Coconut & Melon and Pink Grapefruit are DELICIOUS! So you can't really go wrong with either of these. If VeeE and I say they're good, they must be good! He he!

Yeah I've heard some pretty good things about them all up so I was just going to get the 200ml on the Adore site. I have faith!!

i LOVE these, my favs being mocha mint & coconut melon:sunnies:

I love the Avo Juices too!

Hmmmm....

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
Nivea Creme
Nivea body lotion (any of them)
Weleda Skin Food
NARS Laguna (one of the few bronzers that doesn't make me look orange, red, muddy or glittery- have repurchased twice)
Stila Kitten e/s
Chanel lipsticks
MAC lipsticks
Guerlain Meteorites

I'm sure there are more but am having a senior moment and can't think of anything else.

Hmmmm....

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
Nivea Creme
Nivea body lotion (any of them)
Weleda Skin Food
NARS Laguna (one of the few bronzers that doesn't make me look orange, red, muddy or glittery- have repurchased twice)
Stila Kitten e/s
Chanel lipsticks
MAC lipsticks
Guerlain Meteorites

I'm sure there are more but am having a senior moment and can't think of anything else.

Hi Meow- I haven't met you in the forum yet- welcome!

I am curious re the Weleda. What do you use and why do you like it? Its been around for eons but I have never gotten around to sampling anything. Oh, except for a rose cream- that was divine!

Hi Sapphire, thanks for the welcome :)

I got onto Weleda by reading MUA reviews. First tried the Skin Food as it was considered an all-purpose cream much like Nivea Creme, except I can't use Nivea Creme on my face cos it breaks me out and I can use the Skin Food anywhere (using it as an eye cream right now and it's divine!). Have tried a few things from the Almond (sensitive), Wild Rose (dry or difficult) and Iris (combo-oily) skincare lines and liked 99% of it (I have reviewed a few things on MUA - username = verte). I'm using the Iris cleanser right now and although I don't know if I like it as much as the Almond range, it's pretty good- hydrating without being too rich for my combo skin. Weleda is much the same as Dr Hauschka (which I also love), but it's much cheaper although it can be hard to find. I think they might even be related companies or something. www.weleda.co.nz ships Weleda to Australia. HTH :)

Gee thanx Meow. I knew of Weleda as a natural brand & have used some of the children's range but I never knew they also did skincare. I have never seen it. It's very well priced. Does anyone know who stocks these lines?

Hi Sapphire, thanks for the welcome :)

I got onto Weleda by reading MUA reviews. First tried the Skin Food as it was considered an all-purpose cream much like Nivea Creme, except I can't use Nivea Creme on my face cos it breaks me out and I can use the Skin Food anywhere (using it as an eye cream right now and it's divine!). Have tried a few things from the Almond (sensitive), Wild Rose (dry or difficult) and Iris (combo-oily) skincare lines and liked 99% of it (I have reviewed a few things on MUA - username = verte). I'm using the Iris cleanser right now and although I don't know if I like it as much as the Almond range, it's pretty good- hydrating without being too rich for my combo skin. Weleda is much the same as Dr Hauschka (which I also love), but it's much cheaper although it can be hard to find. I think they might even be related companies or something. www.weleda.co.nz ships Weleda to Australia. HTH :)

Hi Meow,

Do you know if they test on animals?

www.weleda.co.nz ships Weleda to Australia. HTH :)

You can get Weleda in Melbourne at Kleins perfumery in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Many pharmacies now stock this range but cater more for the baby formulas.

They don't test on animals, precious_star. :)

Thanks for that Luisa Brown- last time I was at Kleins (ages ago) they only had a couple of products I think. Sustenance on the corner of Johnston/Brunswick Streets also stocks Weleda. There's definitely more products available on the Weleda NZ website- one of the frustrating things about Weleda is that no one place carries the entire range.

They don't test on animals, precious_star. :)

Thanks for that Luisa Brown- last time I was at Kleins (ages ago) they only had a couple of products I think. Sustenance on the corner of Johnston/Brunswick Streets also stocks Weleda. There's definitely more products available on the Weleda NZ website- one of the frustrating things about Weleda is that no one place carries the entire range.

Thanks Meow, i will check them out when im in town i think Hardys stock them

Oooh, found another place if people are in Melb CBD- Great Earth in Elizabeth Street.

I think there may be a list of Austtralian stockists on the Weleda website too.

I feel so ancient, came across this item that is having a bit of a revival in the US. I have found the website but pic won't show so I have included the amazon one. Bit of a blast from the past? Does anyone (besides me!) remember it?

http://www.geocities.com/pathways2eden/indianearth/

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Indian-Earth-Makeup-Powder/dp/B000MT1VCK/ref=sr_1_1/102-3384833-2500125?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1183726183&sr=1-1

I feel so ancient, came across this item that is having a bit of a revival in the US. I have found the website but pic won't show so I have included the amazon one. Bit of a blast from the past? Does anyone (besides me!) remember it?

http://www.geocities.com/pathways2eden/indianearth/

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Indian-Earth-Makeup-Powder/dp/B000MT1VCK/ref=sr_1_1/102-3384833-2500125?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1183726183&sr=1-1

:redcheeks: i'm afraid not :whistle: but u & i r almost the same age ??

but u know what it sounds exactly the same as ..... natural glow !!!!

Something about this rings a bell :confused: When was this "big" Luisa?

I feel so ancient, came across this item that is having a bit of a revival in the US. I have found the website but pic won't show so I have included the amazon one. Bit of a blast from the past? Does anyone (besides me!) remember it?

http://www.geocities.com/pathways2eden/indianearth/

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Indian-Earth-Makeup-Powder/dp/B000MT1VCK/ref=sr_1_1/102-3384833-2500125?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1183726183&sr=1-1

LB I think I remember this product. Can't recall name (I think it started with bat........?) and it came in a pottery style genie bottle. :confused:

Am I making this up? :waving:

Hee hee! Mystifying isnt it?!

I cannot remember what it was called here but I definitely had one circa (approx) 1984?? It was touted as a bronzer that you could use as lipgloss, eyeshadow even nail polish - yes fusspot, probably the precurser to Natural Glow!

Model Co spray tan in a can
Trilogy Rosehip oil
Alpha-H liquid gold

Some more classics for me!

Natural Instinct Body Wash
Natural Instinct Body Lotion
Natural Instinct Hydrating Toner
Vegesorb
Weleda Almond cleansing lotion

The one product that I have continually used over the years (and found that it was the best) is Maybelliene Great Lash Mascara in Black. Nothing makes my eyelashes look as full and nice without looking completly made up!

The one product that I have continually used over the years (and found that it was the best) is Maybelliene Great Lash Mascara in Black. Nothing makes my eyelashes look as full and nice without looking completly made up!

Susan, when this product was created it was the goal of the CEO of L'Oreal, that this mascara would be recognised world wide, and it is.

Avojuice
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm :worship:

- Kosmea Rosehip Oil
- Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
- U/C ESTS
- U/C C Sheer
- Alpha H Purifying Clay Mask
- Palmers Coco Butter (for winter)

Hmmmmmmm I think that's it?

Green People - Sensuous Body Butter (at the moment - i'm loving this). Goes on really smooth and leaves a really subtle natural scent.

Green People - Sensuous Body Butter (at the moment - i'm loving this). Goes on really smooth and leaves a really subtle natural scent.

http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/sensuous-body-butter-175ml.aspx :typing:is this it?

Green People - Sensuous Body Butter (at the moment - i'm loving this). Goes on really smooth and leaves a really subtle natural scent.

MMMM sounds nice, is it exxy????

Green People - Sensuous Body Butter (at the moment - i'm loving this). Goes on really smooth and leaves a really subtle natural scent.

Where abouts do u buy this in Australia Kelly? or are u from overseas?:waving:

http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/sensuous-body-butter-175ml.aspx :typing:is this it?

Yep - tha's it :waving:

QUOTE=TeeJay;133724]Where abouts do u buy this in Australia Kelly? or are u from overseas?:waving:[/QUOTE]

Hi TeeJay :waving: i'm living in ireland so not sure where you can get it in Australia. If you can get it i highly recommend this range. It's really nice