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Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Mary Shannon Wells Updated September 01, 2021
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Southerners can appreciate a classic, whether in the form of recipes, etiquette and manners, style, or beauty. We learned many of our best beauty tips from Mama, so we're into products that have stood the test of time. From Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, to L'Oréal's Elnett Satin Hairspray and Chanel No. 5, if a beauty product works, it works forever. These are the best Christmas gifts from the most classic brands. If you have a makeup, fragrance, or skincare-obsessed person on your list, they'll appreciate these timeless ideas. If Southerners know one thing, it's not to mess with a classic, and these brands are just that.

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Clinique

Clinique Makeup Set
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BUY IT: $24.50; dillards.com

Clinique has been giving us fresh-faced beauty inspiration since 1968. Mama has been using that iconic yellow lotion for as long as you can remember, and you probably swiped on some Black Honey in your day. This affordable set has everything you need to create a gorgeous date night makeup look.

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Chanel Paris-Édimbourg Eau de Toilette Spray
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BUY IT: $80; nordstrom.com

Although Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel established her brand in the fashion world first, the launch of Chanel No. 5 in 1921 secured her spot in the beauty sphere forever. Chanel has had other beauty products, like Rouge Allure lipstick (the shade Pirate is one of the best-selling red lipsticks of all time), that have reached iconic status, too. Paris-Édimbourg Eau de Toilette Spray is the latest fragrance put out by the iconic brand. Light and airy enough for everyday wear, this unisex scent will be happily received by any family member. The woodsy and fresh spray was inspired by the Scottish Highlands, where Gabrielle Chanel spent time growing up.

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Lancôme Prep It, Set It, Forget It Kit

BUY IT: $18; sephora.com

What began as a fragrance house in 1935 is now one of the largest beauty companies in the world. From skincare classics like the Génifique line to the Juicy Tubes that glossed all of our lips in the 2000s, Lancôme is a brand that will never stop producing legendary products. With makeup primer, lash conditioner, and setting mist, this travel-size set will help your makeup go on (and stay on!) beautifully.

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Kiehl's Ferulic Brew
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BUY IT: $52; kiehls.com

Kiehl's, which began in 1851 as an apothecary, is one of the oldest, most trusted skincare brands. The brand's "Love Oil" (the first formula for Kiehl's Original Musk), which launched in 1921, put the brand on the map, but other Kiehl's products, like Creme de Corps body moisturizer, are legendary as well. The brand's latest launch revolves around this treatment that puts buzzy ingredients like ferulic acid, lactic acid, and squalane to work at improving your skin's texture and tone, leaving you positively glowing.

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Recovery Eye Masks
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BUY IT: $42 per set of four; ulta.com

Estée Lauder's brand began in 1946 with four skincare products and grew into an international, multi-faceted powerhouse. Estée Lauder, which introduced the idea of a "Gift With Purchase" has been launching other revolutionary brands (including others on this list) and products for decades. Esteé's Advanced Night Repair serum was groundbreaking for anti-aging skincare and remains the brand's best-selling product today. It inspired these eye masks, which include the same powerful ingredients that will hydrate, soothe, and refresh your under-eye area in just 10 minutes.

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L'Oreal Lip Kit
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BUY IT: $14.98; amazon.com

Founded in 1909, L'Oréal has taken over the beauty industry with makeup, skincare, hair products, and more. L'Oréal's Elnett Satin Hairspray and Original Voluminous Mascara are both considered cult classics. This kit couldn't be more perfect for the red lip-lover in your life. Even though the sugar scrub preps lips for a seamless swipe of red, it's a great habit to start each week for smooth lips year-round.

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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Set
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BUY IT: $35; dillards.com

Elizabeth Arden's first store opened in 1910, and the brand has made history quite a few times since. Not only did the brand create a red lipstick that would coordinate with women in uniform during World War II, it was the first to develop travel-size beauty products. But the brand's seemingly magical Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, which debuted in 1930, can only be described as legendary. Try the iconic formula in three ways with this kit that even your friends with sensitive skin can use. Get that eight-hour glow with the classic skin protectant, intensive moisturizing hand treatment, and lip protectant that are all ideal for dry winter months.

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Olay
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BUY IT: $64.99; olay.com

Mama still calls it "Oil of Olay" because that's the brand's original name, as well as the name of the product that made it so famous. Oil of Olay, a do-it-all "Beauty Fluid" was introduced in 1952, and the world was never the same. Now, Olay has skincare and bath products for every price range, and its anti-aging products are some of the best drugstore buys out there. This gift set comes with three products that feature skincare powerhouses Vitamin C and retinol.

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Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil

BUY IT: $55; neimanmarcus.com

Guerlain's history began all the way in 1828 (you read that correctly) as a small perfume house. The brand's iconic perfume called Shalimar, which was introduced in 1925, is probably on Mama's dressing table right now. But Guerlain isn't all about fragrances—its Terracotta Original Bronzing Powder and KissKiss Lipsticks are makeup must-haves. The brand's newest line, Abeille Royale, is dedicated to honey and its multitude of skincare benefits. This formula promises "the richness of an oil, the lightness of a lotion, and the power of a serum" and glowy skin to show off.

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Yardley London Soap Set
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BUY IT: $16.92; amazon.com

Yardley London is a far-and-away winner for oldest brand on the list, with its official establishment in 1770 and true beginning 150 years prior, documents of which were lost in the Great Fire of London in 1966. The brand is most famous for its lavender soaps and fragrances, and it's historically a favorite of the royal family. With this bundle of 10 bars, you can try five scents and pick your favorite.

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Coty
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BUY IT: $5.62; amazon.com

Although the Coty brand began as a French fragrance company in 1904, it's Airspun Loose Face Powder, introduced in 1935, is its most famous product. The budget-friendly, original formula is still for sale, and countless women testify to the translucent powder's makeup-setting powers (even Mama).

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Sally Hansen Gel Manicure Kit
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BUY IT: $59.99; ulta.com

Sally Hansen launched her brand in 1946 with just two products, one of which was the Hard As Nails polish. The brand has since expanded from nail color and care to include sunless tanning, hair removal, and beauty tools, too. If, like us, you haven't mastered the art of the at-home manicure, this kit is here to help. It gives you the tools for countless gel manicures that will last longer than regular polish (all for less than the price of two gel manicures at the salon).

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