GUARDIAN ALL-TIME FAVOURITES

These 10 products have proven their enduring popularity by being on Guardian’s bestseller list for at least the past five consecutive years.

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These 10 products have proven their enduring popularity by being on Guardian’s bestseller list for at least the past five consecutive years. 

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AVENE THERMAL SPRING WATER ($29.90/2x300ml)

Perfect for soothing, calming and soft ening irritated skin – spray it on aft er exercising or while you are travelling. It can also be used over makeup to freshen you up.

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LISTERINE COOLMINT ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH ($9.50/1L)

Bid bad breath farewell. This offers 24-hour protection against germs that cause odour, plaque and gum disease. 

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GUARDIAN INFRARED EAR & FOREHEAD THERMOMETER ($48.90)

Whether you need to take your own or your child’s temperature, you can get it done easily, quickly and without discomfort using this thermometer, which can be inserted into the ear or simply placed on the forehead.

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L’OREAL PARIS FALL REPAIR 3X ANTI-HAIR FALL SHAMPOO ($9.90/300ml)

One great trick to reducing hair fall that’s caused by preventable factors? Use the right anti-hair fall shampoo so your tresses stay in the best condition from the roots right down to the tips. 

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PHYSIOGEL DAILY MOISTURE THERAPY CREAM ($43.90/150ml)

If you have the kind of skin that reacts to anything and everything, this moisturiser might prove the exception. It has ingredients to repair the moisture barrier so skin immediately becomes softer as well as better hydrated, and over time, becomes more resilient. 

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L’OREAL PARIS YOUTH CODE FERMENT PRE-ESSENCE ($41.90/30ml)

Stimulate your skin’s metabolism with this light essence and see it become smoother and softer in just a day. Within a month, your complexion looks brighter. The essence is also said to boost the receptiveness of your skin to the other skincare products you use, so everything works better. 

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TIGER BALM PLASTER WARM ($5.70, LARGE, 3PCS) 

Get relief from the pain of a stiff neck or bad back with these adhesive self-warming plasters. Better still, they can be removed without pain and won’t leave any residue on your skin. 

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DETTOL ORIGINAL BODYWASH ($10.50/950ml)

It has a soft pine fragrance and a pH-balanced formulation that won’t strip skin of moisture. Its antibacterial properties mean that it can help to keep a range of skin problems at bay too. 

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REDOXON TRIPLE ACTION EFFERVESCENT ORANGE TABLETS ($59.90/2x45s + 15s)

Boost your vitamin C and antioxidant levels with these tablets that dissolve in water to make an orange-flavoured fizzy drink. The tablets are infused with vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc to boost your vitamin levels and immune system.

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CENTRUM MULTIVITAMIN FOR WOMEN 50+ ($45.90/ BOX OF 60 TABLETS)

Everyone needs their daily complement of vitamins, but as you grow older, your needs change. These tablets are formulated with women in mind – they have more vitamin D, magnesium and calcium than other varieties of Centrum, so they’re ideal for helping you maintain your bone health, the good condition of your eyesight and skin, and to support your overall well-being.