9 Classic American Beauty Products

Nine time-honored iconic beauty products that were born in the U.S.A.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

The iconic pink-and-green tube is a staple among makeup artists and real women, thanks to the full, thick lash look it delivers. A testament to its popularity: One Great Lash Mascara tube is sold every 1.6 seconds in the United States.

To buy: Starting at $6, Yahoo! Shopping.

Clinique 3-Step Skin Care System

Clinique 3-Step Skin Care System

The company’s gentle soap, toner, and moisturizing regime gave many American women their first well-rounded skin-care routine. The products can be mixed and matched to suit any skin type, from the driest to the most oily. And today, there’s even an online version of the brand’s skin decoder (originally a slider device at counters) that helps you figure out which formulas are right for you.

To buy: Set starting at $40, Yahoo! Shopping.

 

 

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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion

With its sweetly nutty scent, this lotion, originally introduced in the 1970s, continues to be the top-selling cocoa-butter moisturizer worldwide. And no wonder: It offers intense hydration and keeps skin feeling soft and supple.

To buy: Starting at $5, Yahoo! Shopping.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Eau de Toilette

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren’s clothing has always embodied classic American style―and the same goes for his signature scent. Lauren, which has topped women’s bureaus since its launch in 1978, is a pretty floral mix of wild marigold, jasmine, and roses mixed with crisp green notes and soft woods. Today, the scent likely sits next to Lauren’s newer fragrance (and also destined to be a classic), Romance.

To buy: $49.50 for 2 oz., ralphlauren.com.

Herbal Essences Shampoo

Herbal Essences Shampoo

From the original hippie-inspired green bottle to the racy 90s TV commercials, women across the country have been lathering up with this shampoo for decades. Today, it’s available in 14 formulas, each with a uniquely wonderful scent.

To buy: $3, at drugstores.

 

 

 

Dove Beauty Bar

Dove Beauty Bar

With “one quarter moisturizing cream” in the formula, the bar actually conditions skin while it cleanses, unlike many soaps which strip. And it’s so gentle you can even use it on your face. The original white and pink versions are still staples; their newer sisters made for exfoliation and extra hydration have become classics, too.

To buy: $3 for two, at drugstores.

Olay Beauty Fluid

Olay Beauty Fluid

The time-honored pink lotion probably kept your mom’s skin soft and smooth and didn’t leave a trace of greasiness (in fact, it’s non-comedogenic). Today, new generations are discovering the budget-friendly fluid in its three updated formulas―the original for normal skin, oil-free for acne-prone skin, and fragrance-free for sensitive skin.

To buy: $9, at drugstores.

Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream

Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream

No doubt you remember the tingly feeling and zingy scent of this creamy wash (its key ingredients: eucalyptus, menthol, and camphor). It deeply cleanses skin without leaving it tight or flaky. Nowadays, there’s even a version with added moisturizers for those with dry complexions.

To buy: $4, at drugstores.

ChapStick

ChapStick

Suzy Chapstick knew her stuff: This twist-up balm was the saving lip salve for not only Olympic skiers but scores of American teenagers in the 1970s. And it’s still winning medals, thanks to a line expanded to include offerings with SPF 4, all-natural ingredients, deep moisture, and funky flavors. Even better, it remains slim enough to slip into a pocket or purse.

To buy: $2, at drugstores.