TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why it's great: Readers love this affordable classic beauty product for it's easy-to-use spray bottle design and smoothing effect on hair. "I apply this to my hair and ends before blow drying, and it makes my hair soft," writes one reader. "I have noticed that my ends don't look as dry." Another user says, "It really does a good job of taming the flyaways and protecting my hair from styling damage."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: According to readers, the trick to making eye shadow last all day is what's in this cult-favorite tube. "I have terribly oily eyelids and this really works all day," says one reader. "My eye shadow is as vibrant in the late evenings as it is in the early morning," says another. One reviewer adds, "It blends perfectly with my skin tone and makes my eye shadows go on smoothly and last forever. It also makes the colors look more vibrant."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "[It] smells divine and adds incredible smoothness, softness and shine," says one reader of the cult classic hair treatment that started the argan oil buzz. Another fan says, "I use this for everything from a leave-in treatment to a heat protectant to a fly-away tamer." One faithful user writes, "This product gives any hair type a very manageable feel and does not weigh it down."
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "Ah, OPI, you make me so happy," writes one reviewer of this classic beauty product. "I love the wide range of opulent, rich colors and the staying power of this polish." Another fan writes, "Whenever I think that all nail polishes are the same, OPI always reminds me that there is a difference. OPI means quality -- rich and long-lasting colors in a vibrant variety of shades. The polishes go on smooth and leave a beautiful finish."
Best Classic Beauty Product No. 6: Nars Blush, $30
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Readers can't get enough of the brand's most popular shade of blush, the shimmery peach Orgasm. "It looks natural and gives you such a glow, it's unreal," says one reader. Reviewers also love that these blushes stay on all day and have buildable color. Another bonus? "A little blush goes a long way, so these will hang out in your makeup collection for a while."
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.
