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Best Classic Beauty Product No. 5: Smith's Rosebud Salve, $6
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "As a lip balm, there is nothing better than this," writes one user of this clut-classic beauty product. "It gives you a light gloss without being sticky and has that heavenly rose scent." Another reader says, "This salve is great not only for your lips, but for dry cuticles, rough elbows and anywhere else that needs a little moisture."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Smith's Rosebud Salve here.

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Best Classic Beauty Product No. 4: M.A.C. Lipstick, $17
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "M.A.C. lipstick will always have a place in my makeup bag," vows one reader. "It's the only one I buy," writes another. "I love the vanilla scent, the reasonable price [and] the wide array of colors and finishes." Another reader counts its ability to "last all day with minimal touching up" among her reasons for turning to M.A.C.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for M.A.C. Lipstick here.

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Best Classic Beauty Product No. 3: Aquaphor Healing Treatment, $16.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Readers find countless uses for this classic beauty product and medicine cabinet staple. "I keep this around the house for cuts, burns and scrapes," says one reader. Another adds, "This lotion is the ultimate for anyone with dry skin, cracked heels, rough elbows -- anything." Another reader adds, "My tattoo artist recommends using this product after a tattoo to help [with] healing and maintaining the color."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Aquaphor Healing Treatment Fluid here.

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Best Classic Beauty Product No. 2: Dove White Beauty Bar, $4.49
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "My family always used Dove Beauty Bars when I was growing up, and I continue to use them now," says one fan of this cult-classic beauty product. "It cleanses without drying out my skin, and is safe for my sensitive face," says another. Readers collectively love the product's "creamy lather and mild scent," adding that the residue-free formula "leaves nothing behind but clean, soft skin."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Dove White Beauty Bar here.

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Best Classic Beauty Product No. 1: Mason Pearson Popular Mixture Nylon and Boar Bristle Brush, $205
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Readers agree that this cult classic beauty product is "very expensive, but so worth it." One reader writes, "My hair looks healthier and not as greasy when I go a couple days without washing and has really helped cut down my frizz." Others find that the brush "detangles really well" and "glides easily through hair without snagging, pulling or breaking." One reader sums it up like this: "It is hands down the best money I've ever spent on myself."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Mason Pearson Popular Mixture Nylon and Boar Bristle Brush here.

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We call them classic beauty products for a reason. They've been around for ages and have become staples in our makeup bags and bathroom cabinets. You know the classic beauty products we're talking about -- the ones your mother (or even grandmother) used that eventually (against your strongest will) became your favorites.

And since you, like us, tend to get a little nostalgic when it comes to beauty products -- whether you use them regularly or revisit them when your newer beauty products don't deliver -- we rounded up a list of the best classic beauty products our readers swear by.

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