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Cult Classics. What You Need And Why

14 January, 2016 - 08:56pm by - First Lady | 20 Comments

By BR Kellie

What makes a beauty product a classic? When does it achieve cult status? Debate was rife in BRHQ when an article idea on cult classics was pitched. Some of us feel that a product has to have stood the test of time to be considered a cult classic. Others felt it had to be on must-have lists of the bloggers and vloggers, celebs and makeup artists, it had to be a product people swooned over – and just because it was new or newish didn’t mean it wasn’t worthy. So what did we do? Two lists! The first? Our top five cult classics – products that have wowed the world for at least 30 years! 

A product that tightens, smoothes and softens skin, whilst minimising fine lines and wrinkles and giving your skin a glowy boost? Clarins Beauty Flash Balm blasted onto the scene over three decades ago and women all over have made a home for it in their beauty routines – because let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want what it promises? And is it worth the hype? With a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Beauty Review, it seems the answer is an overwhelming ‘yes!’.

Maybe she’s born with it… maybe she had the sense to try Maybelline Great Lash Mascara. Over 40 years ago this pink-tubed green-topped product hit the shelves and became a sensation. Found in makeup artists and teenage girls makeup kits alike, Maybelline Great Lash is adored for its accessibility, fabulous price point and its ability to emphasise lashes with ease. An all round winner.

Coined a ‘miracle cream’ Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream is one of those products that is well worth having squirreled away in your handbag. This multi-purpose cream is beloved for its ability to be used on grazes, on lips, as a cuticle moisturiser, even as a brow groomer and a highlighter for your cheekbones. I bet if it could wash your dishes and do your laundry it’d do that for you too… bless its cotton socks. 

The 50s saw the birth of Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice. This gorgeous red shade added a touch of glamour to women’s lips, and it still does today! What’s amazing about this red is that it claims to work on both cool and warm toned skin - no wonder it’s well over half a century old and still going strong!

If it’s good enough for Queen Liz, it’s got to be good enough for the rest of us. Yep, Essie Ballet Slippers is apparently the only polish Queen Elizabeth II will wear – and we totally understand why. For just over 30 years this divine shade of pink has graced our fingers, transporting them from dull and work-worn to chic and sophisticated. We don’t see this classic polish stepping out of the limelight anytime soon. 

So do tell my dearies, what are your cult classics from days gone by? Do any of our top five feature in your day-to-day life or are there others we need to know about? Share away… 

Image: Revlon.com

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3rd February, 2016

I often wondered what made thing a cult classic; classic to me has always meant stood the test of time (car classics are exactly that) but I can see the reasoning behind Must haves having a cult status too. I haven't tried any of these but I am thinking I should!?

22nd January, 2016

I can't believe the Great Lash Mascara is over 40 years old. I recently purchased one for about $10.00 and was a little disappointed with it, ok for touch ups or a quick dash to the supermarket, but not a huge fan. I keep meaning to try the Eight Hour Cream, it sounds good.

17th January, 2016

Ooo that Essie shade is so cute!

17th January, 2016

Anything from the Elizabeth Arden 8Hour range gets my vote, as far as products go, they are all really good and are the best in skin savers, will keep my eye out for the Essie polish, I am after a nice neutral pink.

17th January, 2016

I own the great lash mascara and it's actually quite dissapointing behind all the hype.

16th January, 2016

Ooh I want at essie polish now!

16th January, 2016

Actually the only one of the ones mentioned that I've used is the EA 8 hour cream. It did work really well for moisturizing and treating dry skin but with so many natural balms coming out nowadays that are more affordable I don't see myself purchasing more anytime soon. I don't think Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice is a shade I would wear, but it's great for those that like a bright coral red lip.

15th January, 2016

Fair call I think I've owned a few of these staple products but I don't own them at present

15th January, 2016

I do have Elizabeth Aden eight hour cream and would not be without it. It does live up to everything you have ever heard about this little beauty.

15th January, 2016

Unfortunately the mascara didnt work with my.

15th January, 2016

Scrolled down to see 8 hour cream. Was not disappointed. Beauty Flash Balm is on my want list! And I've probably got 4 tubes of great lash at home.

Other products I would consider cult classics are YSL touche eclat and L'Oreal Elnett.

15th January, 2016

I don't have anything of which you mention kellie.

15th January, 2016

Clarins may be expensive but I love it and always look for specials in their range .The 8hr cream I have always thought was not so great and I cannot see why people are so happy with.

15th January, 2016

I recently tried to reminisce and bought the great lash mascara because I remember it being so so good... Mascara's have come a long way since then so unfortunately it's no longer a favourite.

14th January, 2016

For me a cult classic would be chanel no. 5. And I didn't realize brands like essie had been around that long.

Ringy
15th January, 2016

That surprised me too!

Julieal
15th January, 2016

yes I agree

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