TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8*
Why it's great: "This hairspray is a classic for a reason -- it works!" raves one reviewer. "It doesn't leave hair feeling sticky and is easy to brush through, while still giving hold." Another reader writes, "I totally understand why so many hair stylists swear by this spray -- I have for years. It is worth every cent."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.1*
Why it's great: "Just the name Pond's conjures an image of my beautiful grandmother using this nightly before washing her face," one reader writes of this cult classic beauty product. "[Pond's] is wonderfully refreshing, feminine and leaves your face moisturized and velvety." Readers find that the product is gentle on sensitive skin, but still "works really nicely for removing stubborn makeup." Bottom line? "An oldie but a goodie."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.2*
Why it's great: Readers say that this cult classic beauty product is tough enough to get rid of makeup, but gentle enough for sensitive skin. One reviewer writes, "This cleans my face and doesn't dry [out], irritate or make my face red." Readers with oily, combination and even acne-prone skin agree that it's "ultra-gentle and leaves skin feeling soft and soothed."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3*
Why it's great: "When I wake up with greasy and oily hair, this is my go-to," says one reader of this cult-classic beauty product. Even users with dark hair are fans: "I have ultra-dark hair and dry shampoos always leave white residue. Batiste for dark brown hair is a miracle-worker." Better yet, this dry shampoo doesn't quit after the first few sprays. "As the day goes on, your hair looks even better because the dry shampoo continues to soak up oil," one reader explains.
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 8.5*
Why it's great: "There is a reason this is so best selling and wins so many awards," writes one reviewer. "It is simply awesome: Easy to use, provides great volume and definition and is long lasting without clumps and flaking." Other readers are equally impressed. "I love how after three coats of this, it doesn't clump and lifts my thin, straight lashes," another reader writes.
We call them classic beauty products for a reason. They've been around for ages and have become staples in our makeup bags and bathroom cabinets. You know the classic beauty products we're talking about -- the ones your mother (or even grandmother) used that eventually (against your strongest will) became your favorites.
And since you, like us, tend to get a little nostalgic when it comes to beauty products -- whether you use them regularly or revisit them when your newer beauty products don't deliver -- we rounded up a list of the best classic beauty products our readers swear by.
