Some beauty products have been around for years and are still as popular as ever. Here, we take a look at some of the most iconic beauty buys
   
While fashions come and go and times change, there are certain items that every woman has, at some point or another, had in her beauty bag. 

Chanel No 5: A cult product since Marilyn Monroe claimed it was all she wore in bed, the bottle has been illustrated by Andy Warhol, advertised by Nicole Kidman and worn for generations. 

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream: The first Arden product, created by Elizabeth herself to soothe her horses’ bruises. Used to heal, moisturise, shine and smooth it can even be used in place of make-up. 

Batiste Dry Shampoo: Celebrity hairdressers might add pricey dry shampoo to their ranges but none is as popular as Batiste. A travel essential, half of Batiste’s charm is in its kitsch packaging. 

Nars The Multiple : First gaining worldwide attention for its controversial Orgasm shade. The Multiple is the ultimate multipurpose product, usable on eyes, cheeks, lips and even limbs. 

Eve Lom Cleanser : A modern classic, this lush cleanser has earned celebrity endorsement from every corner. Barely a month goes by without a recommendation in the beauty press. 

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm : Surgery in a tube, Beauty Flash Balm plumps wrinkles, makes cosmetics endure and defines the face and jaw, used under foundation or as a mask. 

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara : It seems not to matter what other cosmetics brands do, no mascara comes close to Great Lash for popularity. In garish packaging and featuring an old fashioned brush it’s nonetheless a must for beauty on a budget. 

Chanel Rouge Noir: Ever since Uma Thurman waved Rouge Noir-ed nails across the screen in Pulp Fiction this polish, the colour of dried blood, has been iconic. No other colour has lasted in minds and hearts so completely. 

L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray: Very good value and certainly not costly, but Elnett has been a favourite of everyone from Claudia Schiffer to Penelope Cruz and more than 10,000 cans are used every fashion week. 

YSL Touche Eclat: Finding it’s way in to every make up bag, the pricey Touche Eclat is worth every penny, banishing signs of tiredness and reflecting the light, making lips fuller and skin glow. 

Smith’s Rosebud Salve: More than 100 years old, Rosebud Salve is namechecked by Chloe Sevigny and Eva Longoria. Burns and grazes are healed, lips softened, elbows smoothed and even spots banished. 

Benefit Benetint: Believe it or not Benetint was first designed for an exotic dancer to keep her nipples pink. Now a favourite of make up artists the long lasting formula and natural colour has become cult. 

Guerlain Meteorites: Blusher, bronzer, base, highlighter, Guerlain Meteorites does it all and they keep finding new ways to harness the technology. Much copied but never bettered, the original pearls are a must. 

Lancome Juicy Tubes: With the dawn of the gloss age the colourful Lancome Juicy Tubes appealed to our inner girl. There are few better formulas; no wonder 11 tubes are sold every minute. 

Nivea Cream: From granny’s dressing table to celebrity Birkins, Nivea Cream is found everywhere. Still unique in its ability to totally smooth and freshen skin, this is the ultimate cheap and cheerful icon.