NewAfricanWoman Issue 49 - Flipbook - Page 68
HAIR & BEAUTY
Chanel No.5
Created in 1920, this
Eau de Parfum is
still one of the top
selling fragrances
around the world.
Its recipe is a closely
guarded secret.
Elizabeth Arden
Eight Hour Cream
Skin Protectant
This classic skin
cream debuted in
1932 and it is still as
popular as ever.
Revlon Nail Enamel
Founder of Revlon
Charles Revson
started the fashion
for matching lipsticks
to nails as far back as
1940. The trend is still
as popular as ever.
Opium by Yves
Saint Laurent
Controversially
brought oriental
fragrances into
vogue and still
stands tall.
...that have stood
the test of time
Estee Lauder’s Advanced
Night Repair
For years, Estee Lauder
Advanced Night repair
has attracted legions
of fans worldwide
because of its renowned
moisturising and
antioxidant properties.
Clarins Beauty
Flash Balm
Launched back in
1980, it continues
to be a trailblazer.
Popularly used
after moisturising
and under makeup, it’s a favourite
for giving skin an
instant pick-me-up.
Bourjois Blush
This has been around since 1863
when Alexandre Napoleon Bourjois
created the first powder blush. it’s
still going strong.
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
According to Maybelline, Great
Lash remains the world’s bestselling mascara.
Clinique’s 3-Step Programme This
is ever popular and has helped hype
the skincare mantra: cleanse, exfoliate
and moisturise! According to clinique,
they consistently ship 41 units of
3-Step each minute worldwide.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
A house hold must-have, and
everlasting beauty classic that has
refused to go away. Celebrities
such as Tyra Banks, swear by the
humble pot of Vaseline. It works
wonders on almost every part of
the body: lips, dry feet, chapped
hands and even teeth! Yes, teeth,
to prevent lipstick from sticking.
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Nivea Creme
According to Nivea, a pot of creme is sold
every second throughout the world. Hands
up any woman who claims not have tried it!
The iconic Witch Stick
It was first used in the early
1960s. But this award-winning
and ultimate blemish-fighting
tool is still a favourite today for
anyone with problem skin.