5 classic skincare brands that continue to remain favourites today
Even today, these classic brands continue to hold their place, not simply because of nostalgia, but because their formulas still respond to the everyday skincare needs created by heat, pollution, dryness, and changing weather
For decades, skincare has been shaped not only by changing beauty trends but also by a few trusted products that quietly stayed constant through time. Long before modern serums, elaborate routines, and ingredient-focused skincare became popular, simple cold creams, cleansing bars, and moisturising formulas formed the foundation of everyday skincare across households.
Many of these classics first began gaining popularity in the early 1900s, when basic skincare products started becoming more widely available and gradually entered everyday home routines.
Passed down through generations and kept on dressing tables for years, these products became familiar for the comfort, softness, and reliability they consistently offered. Even today, many of these classic brands continue to hold their place, not simply because of nostalgia, but because their formulas still respond to the everyday skincare needs created by heat, pollution, dryness, and changing weather.
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TBS has curated five timeless skincare brands that still hold their place in everyday routines today. From rich creams to gentle cleansing bars, each one offers the kind of softness and nourishment generations still return to.
Pond's
Few skincare brands feel as nostalgic as Pond's. The brand's history goes back to its Cold Cream, first developed in the 1800s and later popularised in the early 1900s as one of the earliest everyday cleansing and moisturising creams.
As cold creams became a daily essential in households, Pond's slowly grew into a familiar name tied to soft, comfort-driven skincare.
From cold creams to cleansing products, the brand has remained part of beauty routines for generations, especially for people who grew up seeing the familiar white jar at home. Among its oldest products still available today, Pond's Moisturising Cold Cream remains one of its most recognised favourites. The rich cream helps soften dry skin while restoring the smooth, nourished feel many still associate with the brand.
Its creamy texture melts easily into the skin, while glycerin helps prevent roughness and dryness that often leave the complexion looking dull and tired. The formula leaves behind a soft glow without feeling overly heavy, making it easy to use as part of an everyday skincare routine.
Price: Tk 100
Where to buy: Shwapno
Vaseline
Vaseline remains one of the most familiar names in everyday skincare today. Its story traces back to the discovery of petroleum jelly in the 1870s, when people first began noticing its ability to protect and soothe dry, damaged skin.
As its everyday usefulness became more widely recognised, it slowly found a place in homes as a simple product people could rely on for dryness, roughness, and minor skin concerns. By the early 1900s, it had already become widely used for its protective, moisture-locking feel, eventually growing into a household essential valued for its simplicity and reliability.
When skin becomes dry, rough, and uncomfortable, Vaseline is often the product many people continue to rely on first. For generations, the brand has remained closely tied to simple skincare routines focused on protection and long-lasting moisture.
Its Petroleum Jelly remains one of the earliest Vaseline products still widely available today. The formula creates a protective layer over the skin, helping seal in hydration while preventing dryness from becoming worse throughout the day.
The jelly is especially useful for areas that easily become cracked or flaky, such as the hands, heels, elbows, and lips.Other versions like the Blueseal Nourishing Skin Jelly with Vitamin E add extra softness while keeping the skin smooth and comfortable without feeling heavy. That simple, dependable care is what has kept the product relevant across generations.
Price: Tk 450
Where to buy: Arogga
Nivea
Nivea Creme first appeared in 1911 and gradually became known for its rich moisturising feel and dependable hydration. Created to nourish and protect dry skin deeply, the cream slowly found its place in everyday skincare routines, especially during harsh weather and colder months. Its consistency and nourishing feel helped it remain in use across generations, becoming a dependable household product rather than just a beauty item.
The familiar blue tin of Nivea Creme has remained part of everyday skincare routines for generations. Passed down within families and kept on dressing tables, the cream became known for the deep nourishment and comfort it gives dry skin.
First introduced as a rich moisturising cream, Nivea Creme is still one of the brand's most iconic products today. Its thick texture helps protect and soften skin, especially in areas prone to dryness and roughness.
Compared to many other classic skincare products, Nivea Creme sits at a slightly higher price point, but it continues to remain popular for its reliability, comfort, and long-lasting hydration. The formula spreads easily and leaves behind a lasting sense of softness, which is why it continues to be a go-to for many even today.
Price: Tk 800 (150ml)
Where to buy: SkinCare Shop
Pears
Pears Soap stands among the earliest examples of gentle cleansing bars that continue to remain relevant today. First developed in the early 1800s, it later became known for its transparent appearance and glycerin-rich formula, which was designed to cleanse the skin while maintaining its natural softness. As it entered everyday use by the early 1900s, it was widely appreciated for its mild nature, especially among those with sensitive skin.
Pears has long been associated with soft, gentle cleansing that leaves the skin feeling fresh rather than dry or tight. Over generations, it became a familiar part of daily routines, especially in households that preferred simple and effective skincare.
The brand's Transparent Soap remains its most iconic product even today. With its signature amber tone and glycerin-rich formula, it helps maintain skin softness while cleansing. Unlike harsher soaps, it offers a light, soothing feel that continues to make it a trusted choice.
Price: Tk 250
Where to buy: Unimart
Revlon
Revlon stands as one of the early names to shape the idea of skincare-inspired makeup in modern beauty. Emerging in the early 1930s, it first drew attention through its long-wearing nail colours at a time when cosmetic innovation was still limited and fairly basic. From those beginnings, it expanded into a widely recognised global brand associated with accessible, everyday beauty that feels refined yet easy to wear.
Revlon became widely recognised for complexion-focused products that gave the skin a smooth, fresh, and naturally radiant look. Instead of heavy coverage, the focus stayed on enhancing the skin's natural glow, which helped the brand stay relevant across changing beauty trends.
Among its most popular offerings, the Touch & Glow Advanced Radiance Glow Cream stands out for its instant brightening effect and soft, healthy finish. The cream helps revive dull, tired-looking skin, giving it a more even and refreshed appearance.
Its lightweight texture blends easily while adding moisture and improving skin softness. With added sun protection, it also helps guard against everyday exposure that can make the complexion look uneven over time.
Price: Tk 1030
Where to buy: Focallure BD
