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Pedantic archivist of beauty products in films and tv shows

Claws S01E01 (Tirana)

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A bottle of Salvador Dalì parfum de toilette can be seen on Desna’s dresser. Now this is an unusual choice: this perfume, created in 1985 by Alberto Morillas, is a classic 1980s scent, not the first perfume that comes to my mind when I think of a flamboyant character like Desna. According to Fragrantica, it’s “very intensive and unusual thanks to the spicy-grassy top notes contrasting with the opulent floral perfume heart:” it sounds alluring, right?

The bottle, reproducing a woman’s mouth and nose (the cap), was designed by the Spanish artist.

vaselinecocoaradiant_bornunicornOn her dresser there’s also a bottle of Vaseline Cocoa Radiant body lotion.

Thanks to Jennifer for the lotion id.

Claws S01E06 (Self-Portrait)

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opi_pinkshades_bornunicornDesna and her crew take part into Palm Nails, a nail art competition. Their opponents are the techs from Glint Nails, the salon that Desna has just bought. For the last challenge of the competition the best artists of the two teams must create a manicure which best expresses themselves. April Kim (Linda Park) opts for a baby pink 3D look. A Kleancolor nail polish (possibly in Aurora) and an OPI pale pink shade can be seen on her table.

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tomfordafricanvioletnailpolish_bornunicornOn the same table, we can also see a bottle of Tom Ford African Violet nail polish.

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Glow S01E08 (Maybe It’s All the Disco)

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avon_sweethonestyyorkshire_bornunicornThere’s a yorkshire-shaped bottle in Sheila and Ruth’s motel bathroom: it’s Avon Princess of Yorkshire Sweet Honesty cologne, a floral fragrance launched in 1973. We know Sheila uses Cartier Pasha de Cartier, so this one must Ruth’s.

noxzemavintagead_bornunicornThere’s also a jar of Noxzema skin cream.

Broken English (2007)

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vlcsnap-2017-06-21-22h51m38s796cutexnailpolishremover_bornunicornBAECV1157270_3e5b8625-84fa-4ad6-8c52-1e3b6720eb56_largeAmong the products in Nora’s bathroom cabinet: a bottle of Cutex acetone-free nail polish remover, a Carita mask (old packaging), a moisturizer by C. O. Bigelow in a gold bottle and a spray bottle of Heritage Store lilac water.

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nivea_pearlyshine_bornunicornOn the top shelf there are a jar of Tiger Balm red ointment and a bottle of Tiger Balm liniment. On the far right there’s a tube of Nivea Pearly Shine lip balm.

Thanks to Jennifer for the ids.