13 cult beauty buys you should try at least once

Maybelline’s iconic green and pink mascara has been around from the early 70s, so you know if it’s stuck around for this long, it must be doing something right in the lengthening, defining, and volumising departments.

The combination of peachy and pink tones of NARS Orgasm make it universally flattering, and the hint of shimmer in the powder makes for a great complexion pick-me-up.

Cetaphil’s iconic Gentle Skin Cleanser is known to be one of the kindest and most caring for skin, making it a great, no-fuss everyday option for every skin type.

It’s highly likely your grandmother and mother have had this luxurious bottle sitting on their vanity at some point. The combination of powdery and floral notes make Chanel No. 5 the perfect go-to feminine scent, so why not be the next generation to stock up on the beautiful fragrance?

Hair oils are everywhere these days, but the Moroccanoil Treatment is the argan-enriched one that’s been around from the very beginning. With its hair nourishing and hydrating benefits, it’s easy to see why it’s become a staple for women all over the world.

Equally warm and cool, bold and vibrant Fire & Ice is the red that suits every skin tone.

While this anti-ageing serum may seem a bit out of budget, it works, with women all over the world swearing that Advanced Night Repair has helped reduce the signs of ageing.

A good curler can give your lashes the lift and curl you need to widen and brighten your eyes, and this much-loved curler from shu uemura certainly ticks all the boxes.

YSL changed the concealing and brightening game with the launch of Touche Éclat, which has now become the Holy Grail for many for illuminating skin and counteracting dark circles.

The award-winning Eight Hour Cream is the ultimate multitasker, working to soothe, protect and calm lips, cuticles and whatever area of you skin needs it, while being able to shape and hold brows and give lids luminosity.

While all of the Urban Decay Naked Palettes have had huge success, the combination of bronze tones in the original Naked Palette have made it a fan favourite for years.

The original ghd hair straightener could be found in most of your friend’s bathroom cabinets, if not in your own. With excellent styling abilities (yes, you can curl with it, too), and an impressive lifespan, it’s definitely worth the investment.

Gimme Brow may have had a sleek makeover, but the product works just as well as everyone says, expertly shaping and plumping up brows for a bold and natural finish.