100 Bestselling Beauty & Fashion Products That Stood the Test of Time

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No matter how old you are, there are certain products—a perfume, a pair of classic pumps , a nail polish shade—that will always take you back to a specific time period. A shade of lipstick could remind you of your mother, like M.A.C.'s Ruby Woo (which Tracee Ellis Ross stole from her mother Diana Ross in the '90s and still wears to this day), or a whiff of Chanel No.5 that might remind you of your beloved great-aunt. Some products are so good you can't help but go back to them time and time again, just like your mother (and maybe even your grandmother!) did before you. We depend on them to get us through our coldest winters, roughest sunburns, and in our greatest fashion moments. Below, we've rounded up 100 timeless beauty and fashion items you're sure to pass on to your loved ones in the future. You've probably heard of most of them, but if you haven't been introduced to these classics yet, you're so very welcome.

LA MER Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

Since 1995.

Urban Decay Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette

Since 2010.

The Wonderbra

Since 1955.

Essie "Wicked" Nail Polish

Since 1986.

Calvin Klein Underwear

Since 1971.

RODIN olio lusso Luxury Face Oil

Since 2007.

Sperrys Original Boat Shoe

Since 1935.

Levi's Jeans

Since 1853.

Calvin Klein Slip Dress

Since 1996.

M.A.C. Ruby Woo Matte Lipstick

Since 1999.

American Apparel Bodysuit

Since 1989.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Since 1968.

ALWAYS Pads

Since 1983.

Canada Goose Jacket

Since 1957.

Diane von Furstenberg DVF Wrap Dress

Since 1973.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow

Since 1957.

Crest 3D Whitestrips

Since 2001.

Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps

Since 1971.

Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly

Since 1872.

Chuck Taylor All Star Low Tops

Since 1932.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Since 1851.

Steve Madden Platforms

Since 1990.

Supreme Jacket

Since 1994.

Skechers

Since 1992.

Banana Boat Soothing Aloe After Sun Gel with Aloe Vera

Since 1987.

Nike Classic Cortez Sneaker

Since 1972.

Members Only Jacket

Since 1975.

Gucci Tennis Shoes

Since 1921.

Banana Boat Sunscreen

Since 1987.

Havaianas

Since 1962.

Garnier Fructis Gel

Since 1904.

Reebok Sneakers

Since 1958.

La Perla Silk Pajamas

Since 1954.

Caboodles

Since 1987.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polish in Vamp

Since 1994.

Vans

Since 1966.

Dior Diorissimo Perfume

Since 1956.

Spanx

Since 2000.

Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Lip & Cheek Stain

Since 1976.

Goody Scrunchies

Since 1980.

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette 3.4 Ounce

Since 1996.

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

Since 1979.

Crocs

Since 2002.

Johnson's Baby Oil

Since 1936.

Lancôme Juicy Tubes Lipgloss

Since 2001.

Cartier Love Bracelet

Since 1969.

Chanel N°5 Parfum

Since 1921.

Dial Complete Soap

Since 1948.

Birkenstocks

Since 1774.

Adidas Slides

Since 1963.

Miss Dior Original Perfume

Since 1947.

Puma Clyde Sneakers

Since 1968.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Since 1947.

Uggs

Since 1978.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

Since 2007.

Kipling Presto Fanny Pack

Since 1987.

The North Face® Denali Fleece Jacket

Since 1968.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock

Since 1908.

Juicy Couture Velour Jacket & Jogger Pants

Since 2001.

The Original BeautyBlender

Since 1993.

NARS Blush in Orgasm

Since 1994.

Hunter Rain Boots

Since 1956.

Adidas Superstar

Since 1969.

Band-Aids

Since 1886.

Mason Pearson Hairbrush

Since 1885.

Adidas Stan Smiths

Since 1973.

Burberry Trench Coat

Since 1912.

Lip Smacker Lip Balm

Since 1973.

Burt's Bees Lip Balm

Since 1991.

Tampax Tampons

Since 1931.

gap Gap Overalls

Since 1969.

Gold Bond Gold Bond Body Powder

Since 1882.

Goody Goody Girls Ouchless Elastics

Since 1980.

gap Gap Icon Denim Jacket

Since 1969.

Goody Goody Barrettes

Since 1980.

Christian Roth Sunglasses

Since 1992.

Moroccanoil Moroccanoil

Since 2006.

Nair Nair Hair Remover

Since 2001.

Lacoste Lacoste Polo

Since 1933. (Use a Lacoste promo code before buying yours.)

Chanel Chanel No. 19 Perfume

Since 1971.

Ray-Ban Ray-Ban Aviators

Since 1937.

Chanel Chanel Cuir de Russie Perfume

Since 1927.

Dr. Martens Dr. Martens Combat Boots

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Converse Converse All Star High Tops

Since 1917. (Hot tip: Before you buy yours, scoop up a Converse promo code.)

Swatch Swatch Watch

Since 1983.

Timberland Timberlands

Since 1973.

JanSport JanSport Right Pack Backpack

Since 1967.

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger Bucket Hat

Since 1985.

Garnier Fructis Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Conditioner

Since 1904.

Maybelline Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara

Since 1977.

L'Oreal Paris L'Oreal "No Tears" Kids Shampoo

Since 1998

ChapStick ChapStick

Since 1912.

O.P.I. O.P.I. "Lincoln Park After Dark" Nail Polish

Since 2005.

Hanes Hanes Plain White T

Since 1901.

Maybelline Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm

Since 2012.

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lucky brand Lucky Jean Skirt

Since 1990.

eos EOS Lip Balm

Since 2009.

Hermés Hermés Silk Scarf

Since 1937.

Wolford Wolford Bodysuit

Since 1995.

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger Joggers

Since 1951.

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