10 cult products you have to try at least once

You know how people make it a priority to see the seven wonder of the world? Well, I get a similar thrill from trying some of the greatest cult products known to beauty land – especially if they’re a bit of an insider secret.
Everyone knows that Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat is one of the biggest cult products in the world – you don’t need me to tell you that. So what I wanted to bring you was some of the products that have taken the world by storm, but may not have made your radar quite yet…
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturing Lip Colour
These chubby balms have changed the way women wear lip colour. The sheer wash of brilliant colour is just the chic injection women need to feel polished and not too ‘done up’. Enriched with a blend of nourishing butters, oils and antioxidants including shea butter, mango seed butter and jojoba seed oil, it’s just the hydrating hit your kissers need.
White Sands Orchid Oil
This silky oil from White Sands works to improve the health of your scalp and hair by creating shine and adding natural moisture to tired strands and restoring inner balance of the scalp. It also works to improve the balance of your hair and restores damage caused by heat styling, chemical damage and daily UV damage without sticking around and feeling heavy on your hair.
Tangle Teezer Compact Styler, $34.95, 03 9899 0133
Did you now that one Tangle Teezer is sold around the world every single minute? Yep, the oddly shaped British brushes are loved by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Kate Middleton due to their superior detangling ability and the fact that they can actually minimise hair breakage!
Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
If you haven’t tried to completely clean your pores using one of these beauties, you just haven’t lived. We’re all curious to know about the stuff that clogs our pores, and these strips show us just that. For every bit as gross as it is, it’s equally as intruiging.
SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex, $199, 1800 648 851
Loved by celebrities like Oprah and Jennifer Aniston, this product is the ultimate defence in ageing. The treatment gel contains a unique cocktail of ultra-effective ingredients that actually mimics the skin’s regeneration process, helping to repair damage!
Glow Inner Beauty Powder, $59.95, http://www.thebeautychef.com/
They say that beauty starts from within, and this has never been more true than with this product. Containing a blend of carefully selected natural and organic ingredients to nourish and enhance your skin from the inside, out – you can be sure that this wholefood powder is just what you skin needs to experience a real difference.
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
The very first product to be released by SK-II in 1980, Facial Treatment Essence has thoroughly impressed people around the globe, especially since our very own creamy-complexioned Cate Blanchett became the poster girl for the essence. It manages to boost the skin’s moisture intake, smooth skin texture and renew dull-looking skin.
Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Containing a 95 per cent natural formula, this zesty, three-time beautyheaven award-winning product is the must-have product for your DIY manicure. In addition to nourishing your cuticles, this lemony, buttery gem also nourishes dry, chapped fingertips and brittle nails.
Dr. LeWinn’s Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser
If you’re looking for a product to start the transition into the ageing-ageing realm with, this nourishing gem from Dr. LeWinn’s is the perfect choice. With the ability to deal with skin that’s dehydrated, you can be sure that formula (which includes a blend of apricot oil, multi-vitamins, collagen and elastin) is exactly what your skin needs from your mid-20s.
ModelCo TAN Airbrush in a Can
Unlike other tanners, ModelCo TAN Airbrush in a Can features a rich blue-green base to deliver a natural-looking glow to any skin. Better yet, it contains nourishing aloe vera to ensure your skin stays soothed, soft and nourished. The formula develops over a 4-hour period and leaves a cocoa butter scent on your skin.
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94 Member Comments
Would love to try one day those raved about Clinique Chubby Sticks! Strips do not work on me
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SKII essence is overrated. Plenty of dupes around. Tony Moly, Missha, which are 1/5 th the price with MORE pitera (96% vs 90%).
And I heard that pore strips are very damaging for skin??
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SPot on Jane! Plus skii had 2 nasty allergens, so it is not even suitable for those with skin prone to eczema and sensitive skin in general.
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I havn't tried many of these, but I LOVE the tangle teezer it combs through both wet and dry hair like a dream
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I don't care for many of these products.
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I've only tried a couple of these, I'll need to pop these on a list of things to buy!
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The ModelCo airbrush tan sounds like it would be good, and Dr LeWinn's is always a favourite brand.
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I have tried a few of these but pore strip is the winner
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Love!
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Let me start singing: "Burt's Bees!" I love that stuff. Seriously, there are few brands I get really excited over, and this is one of them. It took so long for Burt's to get to Australia. I know they've been here for a while now, but seriously, I still get that newfound glow, every time I see this brand's name. And the Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream was the first product of theirs I bought and used. Love love love!
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I've tried and loved the chubby sticks since forever and I tried the orchid oil as well. It wasn't too bad but I did not notice much of a difference. My next to-try product is the touche eclat!
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Would like to try the chubby sticks, tangle teezer and tan in a can.
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So I finally gave in to the hype and ordered the tangle teezer in plum delicious and the tangle teezer compact in feline groove. Can't wait to try it out and see if it's worth the money and hype.
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great products!!!, I have a chubby stick and love it!!
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I tried a few from the list. Love SK II essence the most! Glow powder is OK - healthy balanced diet would do the same for you.
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These all look good, especially the chubby sticks, detangler and Model Co Airbrush in a can.
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I haven't tried any of these, they all look good. Would like to try the Model Co tanning product.
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lovely article!
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I can,t choose just one.
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I use most of this!
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I haven't tried any of these. Would like to try the Tangle Teezer and the ModelCo Tan in a can.
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I haven't tried any of these. Would like to try the Tangle Teezer and the ModelCo Tan in a can.
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I've tried most of these products over the years, Dr LeWinns moist users are all pretty good... SK-II Treatment Essence, I find over rated especially for the price of it... Glow powder, tastes delicious, but after taking it for a while, I could really notice my urine had a strong odour, from some of the legumes & other ingredients, so disappointing... Tangle Teezer is fabulous, especially for little kids or short to medium hair...
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Using the tangle teaser before I wash my hair limits the amount of breakage I have whilst blow drying / styling unruly hair.
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