When something is recommended again and again and again, it becomes something of a cult-classic product. That means, of course, that everyone needs to have them. Here are our favourite cult-classic beauty-products you need for your make-up bag. 

1. Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Éclat
​This complexion highlighter has the magical powers of making any trace of a late night completely disappear in one click. If you want to glow – then this is for you!

 

2. Maybelline's Great Lash mascara
Advertised as America's favourite mascara and looking like it was definitely Kelly Kapowski's make-up bag essential – this mascara is affordable and effective. 

 

3. Benefit's Benetint
This rose-coloured liquid is multi-functional excellence. Use it as a blush for that rosy-dew look or dab it on your lips for instant colour. 

 

4. NARS blush in Orgasm
This may just be the world's most in-demand blusher shade. Use it on your cheeks for an instant lift and a very healthy glow. The blush is matte with shimmering elements to ensure you look your best. 

 

5. L'Oreal's Elnett hairspray
This hairspray is definitely a cult-product and has been used to keep even the most famous of hairs in place for decades. 

 

6. Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk foundation
If you're looking for a dewy glow from your foundation then this is for you! The Luminous Silk foundation has long been a staple at the GA counter – and with good reason!

7. Urban Decay's NAKED eyeshadow palette
This is the must-have eyeshadow palette over the last few years – and it's no surprise! With a huge amount of potential looks and a high-quality finish, this has become a firm favourite and has even been followed up with NAKED 2 and NAKED 3. 

8. Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream
This is an all-rounder. Dry skin? Put some Eight Hour Cream on for instant relief. Same goes for lips.