The Cult Cream, Re-examined
La Mer · Crème de la Mer
The most talked-about moisturiser in luxury skincare. Worth its legend — with a caveat or two.
$225 / 1 ozRead review →
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The Nude That Launched a Thousand Dupes
Charlotte Tilbury · Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk
The most copied lipstick of the decade. The original still does something the dupes can't.
The Lip Oil That Made Glossy Cool Again
Dior · Addict Lip Glow Oil
Part treatment, part tinted gloss, wholly addictive — with a cult following for good reason.
The Manicure That Wears Its Logo Quietly
Chanel · Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour
Chanel's lacquer is less about the formula and more about the ritual — but the formula holds up too.
The Science-Lab Splurge That Actually Delivers
Augustinus Bader · The Rich Cream
A minimalist jar, a patented complex, and skin that genuinely looks smoother after a month.
$290 / 1.7 ozRead review →
Salon Hair in a Bottle — If Your Budget Allows
Oribe · Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
The most luxurious lather in the shower aisle, with a scent people will stop you to ask about.
$52 / 8.5 ozRead review →
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