When makeup was a real accessory Out of production cults that have made history
There was a time (pre-clean girl aesthetic and pre-everything-beige) when makeup didn’t just stay quietly in the beauty case. No, makeup was worn. Literally. On your wrist, your finger, your neck. The vibe? Extra. The packaging? Even more extra. Some were true masterpieces, others a bit kitschy, but all have now become collectible relics. Here are the most iconic beauty-jewel products of all time.
Dior Play Dice Charm
The Dior Play Dice Charm looked like a giant silver dice studded with Swarovski crystals instead of the usual dots, meant to dangle from your bag like a cool good luck charm. But really, it was more like a magic box holding a lipgloss ready to recharge your hydration dose. Better than a Labubu!
Dior Pretty Charms
Two mini lipgloss pans inside a heart-shaped keychain framed by transparent beads, definitely way more glamorous than any AirTag. Released around Christmas 2006, the Dior Pretty Charms was the forbidden dream of every girl hoping to find it under the tree, perhaps next to a pair of UGG boots and Victoria’s Secret Pink Yoga Pants.
Anna Sui Ring Rouge
An oversized black rose-shaped ring and hiding a lipgloss under the lid. Gothic just enough, perfect if you want to feel like the star of Paradise Kiss. Released in 2001, if you had it, you were cool. If you didn’t, you wanted it badly. The good news? It’s still in production. At least that one!
Estée Lauder Solid Perfume Necklace
A necklace with a solid perfume hidden inside: Estée Lauder’s Solid Perfume Necklaces were basically the perfect mix of vintage accessory and pocket-sized beauty secret. First introduced in the ’60s, countless versions came out, from hearts and shells to talismans. Every year they launched limited editions for the holidays that sold out before even hitting the counters.
Juicy Couture Lip Gloss Bracelet
A silver bracelet with two heart-shaped charms and a hidden lipgloss inside. Juicy Couture nailed it: combining the Y2K obsession for over-the-top accessories with beauty always at hand. The perfect accessory for any Paris Hilton wannabe, jingling on your wrist while you rummage through your Juicy Couture Daydreamer maxi bag.
Dior Lip Gloss Duo Bracelet
Arguably the most iconic of them all, the OG beauty jewel: the Dior Lip Gloss Duo Bracelet. A rigid silver bracelet with two embedded lipglosses. Released in 2006, the idea was to wear it on your wrist and casually touch up without even opening your bag. The dream of every multitasking queen.
