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Cult Favourites That Actually Works + Worth Buying

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Forget TikTok and Instagram. Here are the 80s, 90s and 00s skincare and beauty products that have been popular and trending long before social media existed, and they are still around today—for good reasons!
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Serum

Using innovative ingredients and continous R&D, these serums have withstood the test of time and are still one of the best in the market.

 
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This serum is effective at lightening dark spots (hyperpigementations), brightening skin and evens out skin tone. Suitable for sensative skin type.
Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is 62x more effective than Vitamin C to brighten skin
 
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This serum has been around since the 80s—the packaging and formula has changed throughout the year, but it's still one of the brand's most sold product and for good reasons! Packed with anti-ageing ingredients that gives your skin a smoother, firmer,...
Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
 
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One of the brands best selling product, this serum has been around before Instagram existed. Patent and backed by science proven to lighten dark spots and even out skintone.
C E Ferulic® L-ascorbic Acid - Serum
 
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Your go-to for dry and dehydrated skin. This serum also helps to enhance the absorption of other skincare that you apply on your face.
First Care Activating Serum VI Balance & Nourish

Toner & Essense

Tip: Soak cotton pads with toner or essence and place them on your face as a DIY sheet mask.

 
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This hydrating toning lotion gives the skin a calming effect without stripping it.
Hydrating Toning Lotion
 
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Their essence is expensive but it really does even the skin tone, reduces hyperpigmentation, changes skin texture and gives the skin an overall translucent glow.
Facial Treatment Essence - Self-Regenerating Youthful Skin

Makeup

Marketing isn't needed for these products because they are good enough to market for themselves.

 
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Seriously, this shade LOOKS GOOD ON EVERYONE! It's a peachy pink gold shimmer color that compliments well with any skin tone. It also comes in liquid and balm format.
Nars Powder Blush — Orgasm
 
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IYKYK.
M∙A∙C 263S Brush – Small Angle Eye Liner Brush
 
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This face and body foundation is amazing. Light in texture with breathable coverage that lasts all day long.
Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
 
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Don't be fooled by the dark color. It's actually a simple berry tint that's universally flattering on everyone. It's the only shade from Clinique's Almost Lipstick collection that's still in production today.
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | Glossy Lip Balm
 
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Japanese award-winning waterproof and sweatproof mascara. It's simply one of the best in the market!
KISSME - Shop Heroine Mascara in Canada

Moisturizer

Moisturizers that keeps the skin hydrated without the expensive price tag

 
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This is a makeup artists' staple. This multi-purpose cream locks in moisturizer, it can be used on lips, cheeks and around eye area. You could also combine this with your body lotion or make-up for that dewly look effect. ps. a little product goes a ...
Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant
 
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Multipurpose healing jelly that can be used from head to toe. Some say their skin is more plumped, have less wrinkles and fines because of daily use. It also works great at preventing chapped lips and crows feet.
Vaseline® Healing Jelly Original
 
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Nivea has been around since 1890s. Best known for their blue tin cream—it's thick, rich, and moisturising, and can be used all over the body. Some consider this as the dupe of La Mer.
Nivea Creme Made in Germany - 8.45 oz.
 
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This yellow butter stick is a must have in the wallet/washroom cabinet. It's 100% shea butter and can be used from head to toe.
Cococare Shea Butter (the yellow stick)
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Eye Cream

A little goes a long way. Tips: use eye cream on top of your upper lip, a great way to prevent upper lip wrinkle.

 
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RoC has been using retinol in their skincare long before the social media trend. Best known for the retinol eye cream—it works great for the 3 major eye area concerns—fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness.
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream

Cleanser

Gentle but mighty cleanser that effectively remove dirt, oil and impurities.

 
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Perfect for sensitive skin. This micellar water can be used daily to remove make up, impurities and SPF.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
 
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It's gentle and effective, and cleans the face without stripping away the skin's natural oil.
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
 
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It's so mild and gentle that you can use it every single day.
Daily Microfoliant | Powder Exfoliant | Rice Exfoliant | Achieve Brighter & ...

Face Mask

Use 1-2 weeks for flawless glowy skin

 
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This clay mask will absorb all the dirt and impurities from your face—you could literally feel the pulsating sensation as the clay dries. Mix with water or use apple cider vinegar.
Indian Healing Clay, 1 lb (454 g)
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I still remember when this product was first launched in the early 2000s, it was the “it” thing. 20+ years later, this water sleeping mask still delivers giving the skin an extra boost of hydration and glow.
Water Sleeping Mask Brighten & Hydrate