Nivea cream
Nivea cream
Who doesn't remember the big jar of Nivea in their grandmother's bathroom? For more than 100 years this cream moisturizes and nourishes any part of your body. And it smells great.
Nivea Creme, € 6.40
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Wood Powders
Wood Powders
Make up with Maderas powder is a luxurious ritual within everyone's reach. Its elegant tassel automatically transports you to some far eastern country.
Wood compact powder, € 8.30
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Red lipstick
Red lipstick
Now we have endless colors, textures and finishes, but our grandmothers know that red never fails. Revlon is one of the brands that has been with us since the beginning of the 20th century.
Revlon Red Matte Lipstick, € 7.27
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Water of roses
Water of roses
Before micellar water, thermal water or biphasic makeup removers became fashionable, rose water was used as a multipurpose product. It serves to remove make-up, decongest, remove fat … and also smells sooo good …
Alteya Organic Rose Water, € 7.95
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Baby oil
Baby oil
Another multipurpose that was not lacking in our grandmothers' dressers. Apply it when you get out of the shower before toweling off and your skin will be incredibly soft. It can also be used to remove make-up, on cracked heels or as a preparation for shaving.
Johnson's Baby Baby Body Oil, € 2.99
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Scented Vaseline
Scented Vaseline
Another of the aromas that take us to childhood. It seems incredible how such a small jar can serve so many parts of the body: lips, cheeks, hands, elbows and heels …
Scented neutral Gal Vaseline, € 4.60
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Lavender soap
Lavender soap
Lavender is a plant that has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, making this soap ideal for washing acne-prone skin. In addition, its essential oils are relaxing.
Lavender bar soap Dei Colli Fiorentini Lavanda, € 3.87
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Elnett Lacquer
Elnett Lacquer
This brand of lacquer is the favorite of our grandmothers and also of many hairdressers. Since the 50s, most hairstyles have been sustained thanks to her.
Elnett Lacquer, € 5.87
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Abeñula eyelash cream
Abeñula eyelash cream
This cream with a strange name was the secret of our grandmothers to show off strong and well-hydrated eyelashes. It is sold in different colors, in case you want to use it as a mascara. The white one is for everyone.
Abeñula, € 3.50
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Talcum powder
Talcum powder
Talcum powder is used to relieve chafing, soothe sensitive skin and soften it after a shower. In addition, it was the forerunner of the blessed dry shampoo. If you apply a little to the roots, it absorbs the fat.
Johnson's Baby talcum powder, € 7.74
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Oatmeal bath
Oatmeal bath
A bathtub with warm water and oatmeal powder helps soothe very irritated and itchy skin.
Isdin bath oatmeal, € 14.75
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Chamomile shampoo
Chamomile shampoo
We don't know if it's psychological or if it really works, but chamomile shampoo has always been used to give lighter highlights to blonde hair.
Johnson's Baby Chamomile Shampoo, € 1.75
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Facial moisturizer
Facial moisturizer
Pond's is another brand that has been with women for many years. Our grandmothers know how important it is to hydrate your face in the morning and before going to sleep.
Pond's Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream, € 9.43
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Vinegar for hair
Vinegar for hair
A homemade toner made of water and white or apple vinegar (never from Modena!) Applied after rinsing will boost the shine of your hair and dissolve impurities from the roots. If you are lazy to make it or you are troubled that it smells, you can do it already.
L'Oréal Paris Illuminating Vinegar, € 7.95
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Horsehair Glove
Horsehair Glove
A good weekly massage with a horsehair glove reactivates circulation and removes dead skin cells. Remember to deeply hydrate after use and if you have very sensitive skin, do not use it.
Horsehair glove, € 8.77
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Honey mask
Honey mask
Honey applied directly to the face hydrates, soothes and has antibacterial properties. Apply it with a gentle massage to remove impurities. Prepared masks are also marketed.
Dr. Organics Manuka Honey Facial Mask, € 9.70
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Surely you have a memory of your grandmother related to cosmetics. What products did she have (or does she have if you're lucky and still enjoy her) when you walked into her bathroom? Perhaps it was the can of Nivea cream or the can of talcum powder … We have reviewed our beauty memory and these are the products that our grandmothers used and that we know continue to sell and work in all their splendor. Also, most of them are very inexpensive, so … why not incorporate them into your beauty routine? Many are multipurpose!
Makeup and cosmetics used by our grandmothers
Always well hydrated. From the Nivea multipurpose cream , to the Pond's facial cream , to the jar of Vaseline Gal. All of them brands with many years of experience behind them and that never fail in the objective of keeping our skin hydrated.
Glamorous looks. To powder the face, many grandmothers used the Maderas de Myrurgia compact foundation , a classic beauty where they exist. And they also knew very well that red lipstick never fails, like Revlon's. The Elnett hairspray was another of his must to maintain the perfect hairstyle.
The natural, the better. Nowadays, cosmetics without parabens or too many additives are very fashionable, but in that our grandmothers took the lead. The lavender soap was the best way to wash your face; the honey to moisturise and rosewater for toning.
