Timeless Beautifiers

Crushes are momentary. Love is everlasting. Once in while there comes a nail shade, a lipstick, mascara that evoke lifelong passion. You flirt with newer rivals, even adopt them for a while, but always go back.

Here’s the second part of our list of classic beauty products, which continue to hold sway on dressers around the globe.

Bourjois Pastel Joues, Little Round Pot Blush in Lilas D’or, Rs. 560: (1863) Created in France, where else, for can-can dancers. Remains the brand’s bestseller to date. A shade that suits every skin-tone.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Enamel in Rouge Noir, Rs. 1,100: (1990-91) Chocolate red rage in the early 90’s, which went off the shelves in a couple of years. Had to be revived on popular demand. Toluene-free formula gives super glossy finish.

M.A.C Lip Glass, Rs. 870: (1996) The first of its kind to give long-lasting made-up lips. This tube of sticky gloss stays on longer than your regular lip slickers. The plastic finish on its own, or over lipstick, is hot every season.

L’Oreal Volume Shocking Mascara, Rs. 650: (1995) Makeup experts swear by this one’s ability to lush up even the sparsest lashes. Two years and newer versions later, the beauty counters remain out of stock.

Bourjois: Delhi: Kunchal’s, M-15, M-block main market. Telephone: 29281863.
Mumbai: Parcos , White Hall Premises, Next to Hotel Shalimar, Kemps Corner. Telephone: 2364 3685 / 2361 0824.
Bangalore: Parcos , A-7, Leela Galary, The Leela Palace, Airport Road. Telephone: 080 5115 3884.

L’Oreal: Delhi: Shoppers Stop, Ansal Plaza, Khelgaon Marg. Telephone: 26258866.
Mumbai: Shoppers Stop, Dynamix Mall, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (W). Telephone: 26256271.
Bangalore: Shoppers Stop, Commerce @ Mantri, Ground Floor, N.S. Palaya, Bannerghatta Road. Telephone: 5121 5681.

And click here for yesterday’s Forever Amber Part 1.