Beauty Hall Of Fame: Why these products have remained all-time-favourites

Tale as old as time

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One reason for an unchanged formula: it’s still relevant. Women then and now have found that Albion’s Skin Conditioner and Sisley’s Ecological Compound used to, and still, work on multiple concerns, such as dryness, dullness and irritation.

Brands like Bio-Oil and Clarins say they’ve not found new ingredients or scientific innovations that can better the original Bio-Oil and Clarins’ Tonic Body Treatment Oil, which both target stretch marks and loss of skin elasticity. Same goes for SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence. Pamela Camargo, SK-II’s Asean communications manager, says more than 90 per cent of the essence is composed of Pitera – the yeast-derived ingredient the brand is built on. “This makes the Essence the purest and most direct delivery of this ingredient,” she explains.

Some products have also become more aligned with women’s needs over time. Yeo Yin Hong, product manager for Kiehl’s, says of its Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner: “With global warming and increased air pollution, external stress from harsh weather, pollution and UV rays can redden and irritate skin. Being alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and using the anti-inflammatory calendula herb, this toner decreases the likelihood of skin irritation and has been proven to soothe and hydrate.”

Click to check out the skincare products that have withstood the test of time and why they have become all time favourites. 

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Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil, $90

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Launched: 1965

Composed of 100 per cent pure plant oils such as rosemary, geranium and mint, this firming anti-stretch mark oil has a proven track record and is suitable for pregnant women.

 

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Albion Skin Conditioner, $86-$147

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Launched: 1974

Said to boost skin metabolism and regulate cell renewal, hence promoting healthy, clear and glowing skin – something that never goes out of trend.

 

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Sisley Ecological Compound, $275

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Launched: 1980

This multi-vitamin and botanical formula helps skin deal with an increasing number of external stressors by strengthening it and restoring its normal, healthy functions.  

 

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Bio-Oil, $15.50-$35.90

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Launched: 1987

Its light, non-greasy formula absorbs into skin without leaving an uncomfortable film, putting it ahead of the curve among body oils.

 

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, $296-$365

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Launched: 1980

The brand’s very first product following the discovery of Pitera, it still meets women’s changing skin needs, whether it’s increasing dryness or pollution-related damage.

 

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Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream, $42

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Launched: 1967

Using organic plant ingredients like calendula and camomile and with zero synthetic or petroleum-derived elements, this is perfectly in line with the demand for clean beauty.

 

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Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, $59-$90

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Launched: 1960s

Its anti-irritation and anti-inflammatory properties are perfectly suited to counter the damage caused by rising pollution. Users have also found it crazy good for healing and soothing acne-prone skin. 

 

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