I Tried Some Of The Oldest Beauty Products On The Market—Here’s How They Hold Up
When it comes to beauty products, I always stand on the side of timeless over trendy.
If you enjoy following what’s popular in the beauty industry, you’ve likely noticed how some products emerge in the wake of a social media created trend. From glass skin to lip oils, products are created after buzz is generated online, only to be discontinued when they inevitably go out of style. This often leads to consumers overspending on trendy products during the hype, only for them to be out of vogue and off the market before they even get a chance to empty the bottle.
While the free market has always encouraged businesses to create new products, social media has encouraged brands to create products simply to follow a trend and make a quick buck. This led me to wonder which products from the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s have truly stood the test of time up to the social media age. To narrow down my product testing, I thought of the type of products my grandmother swore by and felt it was my journalistic duty to personally investigate them.
After trying some of the oldest beauty products on the market, I’ve found several that I’d like to add to my routine and carry on a centuries-old beauty tradition. Let's take a look.