Iconic beauty buys: The most purchased beauty products out there
Discover our ten favourite best-selling beauty buys
We all have our favourites when it comes to beauty products, but some are so infamous that they’ve earned their reputation as some of the most iconic beauty buys, ever. All of them have numerous purchases worldwide, within mere minutes. And most of them have been in the beauty hall of fame for over 20 years.
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While skincare is the predominant feature in this mix, hair and make-up is catered for too. So the next time you need to buy a moisturiser or under eye concealer, you may wan to consider getting one that’s been tried and tested over and over again. After all, there’s a reason why people keep going back for more.
We’ve rounded up some of the most iconic beauty buys that you just *have* to have if you call yourself a beauty addict. Scroll through our round up to discover our pick of the best – and find out how many are sold per minute…
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John Frieda Frizz-Ease Original 6 Effects Serum, £6.99, Boots
13 sold per minute
John Frieda's Frizz Ease Serum has won every beauty award going, and is the UK's best selling range for frizzy hair. Considered a miracle-worker amongst devotees, it turns curly, dry or frizzy hair into polished and glossy, gleaming locks.
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L’Oreal Paris Elnett Hairspray, £5, Boots
20 sold per minute
Beloved by hair stylists the world over, L'Oréal Paris's Elnett hair spray is a beauty classic. Offering long-lasting hold, which disappears with the stroke of a brush, it's a formula yet to beaten, at a price that won't break the bank.
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Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream, £26, elizabetharden.co.uk
2 sold per minute
At almost 80 years old, Elizabeth Arden's 8 Hour cream has well and truly earnt its spot in the beauty hall of fame. A multi-tasker, it can be used on everything from dry skin, to sunburn, and even makes a glossy lip treatment.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, £30, fabled.com
20 sold per minute
Women worldwide swear by Clinique's three step skincare routine, with the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion described as a 'drink' for the skin.
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Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, £30, clarins.co.uk
21 sold per minute
Need to look like you've had eight hours sleep, when it's edging closer to three? Clarins Flash Beauty Balm could be the answer. Banishing signs of fatigue and adding a soft radiant glow, this treatment will leave you looking fresh all day long, even if you don't feel it!
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YSL Touche Eclat, £25, fabled.com
3 sold per minute
An iconic beauty product, famed for its ability to banish dark circles and act as an instant highlighter. A regular feature on must-have beauty lists, it is often touted as one of the cosmetic world's true miracle products.
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Vaseline Lip Therapy Balm, £1.75, Boots
14 sold per minute
No handbag should be without a pot of Vaseline. The perfect quick fix for chapped or sore lips, and great for dry patches. The ideal example of how some of the best beauty products are also the cheapest.
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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, £52, fabled.com
3 sold every minute
First launched in 1982, Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair was the first product to harness the benefits of working with the skin at night - its most productive and receptive time for repair. With skin battling an assault of environmental and UV factors during the day, the formula works by neutralising 90% of these free radicals, which in time lead to fine lines and wrinkles. 25 years on, and it is still a best seller.
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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick, £34, fabled.com
1 sold every 2 minutes
Need to instantly update your daytime look for night? Simply dust Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick compact across your cheekbones for glowing radiance.
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Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, £27, kiehls.co.uk
2 sold per minute
Creme de Corps is the jewel in Kiehl's crown of must-have beauty buys. Its ability to transform and nurture dry skin to a soft supple texture, has made it an iconic favourite.
