Golden Oldies

There's a reason they've become the gold standards.

Each month, it seems beauty editors are singing the praises of the newest, most scientifically-advanced products out there, each one better than the next. Yet somehow, there always seem to be those chosen few that never fall out of fashion. Products that your mother used -- and, for some of us -- your grandmother before you. (You're never too young to fall in love!)

There's a reason these products are in the makeup bags of everyone from Linda Wells to Linda Evangelista. Because they really are that good. And if a beauty editor won't leave home without it, who are we to doubt them?

Below, a list of the all-time top ten:

1. Lancome Definicils mascara
2. Nars blush in Orgasm
3. Tweezerman slant tweezers
4. bareMinerals SPF 15 foundation
5. Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm
6. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
7. Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
8. Smith's Rosebud Salve
9. shu uemura eyelash curler
10. Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer