Beauty Essentials From Retro Chick Readers
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Beauty Essentials From Retro Chick Readers

Yesterday I shared 5 of my beauty essentials.

Retro Chick readers in turn shared their beauty essentials in the comments, and I thought I’d republish them here as they’re just so useful. Maybe you’ll find a product you’d never thought of trying, or something that might solve a particular beauty gripe of your own!

There’s lots of love from Retro Chicks for brands Neutrogena and Clinique as well as the “bargain” classics like Vaseline, Astral and Nivea.

Alice from White Rabbit

  • Labello Cherry Kiss Lip Balm “Most lipstick irritate my throat and I also have dry lips, it is the perfect solution”

Note: Labello is sold as Nivea in the UK. I had trouble finding an online supplier for this under either name, but I did find it available in packs of 6 on Amazon.com

Note: I’m definitely with you on this! I often buy from the Simple “Kind to Skin” range as I know it won’t cause me any problems because it’s fragrance free. You can’t beat their face wipes if you’re in a hurry.

PixelHazard of Bright Green Laces

  • Paw Paw Ointment “I use paw paw ointment on my lips. Itā€™s the perfect cure for almost everything”

  • Eucalyptus stick “for getting stubborn pimples rid of. It dries them up quick smart.”

Note: This actually has a goat on it. I love it already.

Maddy from The Maddy Chronicles

  • Neutrogena Deep Clean Face Wash

  • Vicks “for my Lips I love that itā€™s multipurpose & I love the menthol scent.”

LUCY

  • Astral cream “I use it as a day moisturiser on my face as I am very dry, its so much better than nivea!”

  • Neutrogena hand cream “the one Norwegian fishermen use!”

Note: This so nearly made it into my top 5! I buy the tiny mini tubes which go in my handbag easily.

  • Sanex moisturising shower gel. “(green bottle) it smells like very clean fruits, almost watermelon-y with fresh cut grass. great for those with uber-dry skin like me.”

  • Fun Times Hairspray by Tigi Rockaholic “Amazing for short, sticky-up styles. its a protector as well. you can straighten hair after spraying it on for mega height. it does everything!”

Fiona from Notorious Kitsch

  • Clinique All About Lips “I didnā€™t think I got particularly dry lips, and really I donā€™t but I really noticed the difference when I stopped using this wonder product.”

  • Aveeno Body Lotion “I first used this in the US. I havenā€™t got very dry skin but itā€™s definately drier the older Iā€™ve got, or in winter or in air conditioning. My skin got dry this year with the cold and I found this in Boots, itā€™s back to itself again!”

STYLE EYES

“I just canā€™t live without these”:

Note: I’ll vouch for the hemp hand protector too. I’ve used it in the past and it’s great for dry skin. I’d use Touche Eclat too if it weren’t so expensive!

10 Comments

  • Maddy March 19, 2010

    I love all these great beauty reccomendations! I’ll have to pick some of this stuff, including your Clinique Body Exfoliator! I had something similar a long time ago from Bath & Body Works, but would sting if I had recently shaved! Ouch!

    Have a great weekend!
    .-= MaddyĀ“s last blog ..Does It Come with an Instruction Manual? =-.

  • flower mash March 19, 2010

    Thanks for this round up.
    I want to try the goat soap right now!

  • michelle March 19, 2010

    I really want that Goat soap. How cute is that.Anyone know the stockists? My must have for my sensitive skin is Lush Ultra bland. An old fashioned cold cream type cleanser thats fantastic on dry skin!

  • Sarah March 19, 2010

    This is such a good idea for a blog!

    My absolute, can’t live without, products are:

    1. YSL Touche Eclat (oldie but a goody)
    2. Ruby & Millie blusher in Wine (deep pink for a pale blush-o-holic)
    3. Benefit Bad Gal lash
    THE thickest mascara
    4. Bourjois eyeshadows especially Argent. It’s the perfect silver & a great smoky eye base!
    5. Moisturiser – frankly, anything thick. I’ll use anything from super-cheap to pricey. Currently, I’ve got a Dr Haushka Rose cream (work freebie) on the go but it’s rubbish compared to my lovely thick Nivea

  • michelle March 19, 2010

    Thanks for the link. Sustainable palm oil used in that soap to which is great. Love the fact that Lush don’t use palm oil.

  • Intrinsically Florrie March 19, 2010

    What would we do without a handy tub of Vaseline- my poor lips have been needing a lot the last week.
    I’ve recently started using Simple products and I’m really pleased so far!

    Florrie x
    .-= Intrinsically FlorrieĀ“s last blog ..Bag lady =-.

  • PinkBow March 20, 2010

    great post, i love hearing what other people use.
    .-= PinkBowĀ“s last blog ..Bulk Buying =-.

  • Glendy March 20, 2010

    Vaseline lipbalm is the best! That billy goat soap looks cute, hmm I’d love to try it out šŸ˜€

    Much love,
    Glendy <3

  • Ruth March 22, 2010

    OMG – Vicks on your lips!!! that must sting?!

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