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Pedantic archivist of beauty products in films and tv shows

Ratched S01E01 (Pilot)

The outfit of the Hollywood star Barbara Stanwyck on the cover of Picturegoer Film Weekly magazine [1] serves as source of inspiration for Mildred Ratched. When it comes to perfumes, though, the nurse has got her own taste.

The large splash bottle on the left is Platino / Platinum / Platine by Dana, a fragrance launched in 1934.

The tall fluted bottle with black stopper is Moment Suprême eau de cologne by Jean Patou, The eau de parfum version was launched in 1929.

[1] This is the issue published on June 14th, 1941.

This Boy’s Life (1993)

clubmanpinaudvintagetin_bornunicorn“Kill or cure” is the brutal parenting technique used by Dwight Hansen (Robert De Niro) with his stepson Toby (Leonardo Di Caprio). The first thing he forces the boy to do is getting a military flat-top haircut, much to the boy’s dismay. At the barber’s shop a tin can of Clubman Pinaud talc can be seen.

Los abrazos rotos (2009)

Lena (Penélope Cruz) has several beauty products on her vanity.

There’s a can of L’Oreal Elnett Satin extra strong-hold hairspray.

There’s also a Helena Rubinstein skincare product. The bottle pictured above is just for reference, because the one seen in the film is not All Mascaras! make-up remover. If I remember correctly, this was a cleansing milk.

Next to the Helena Rubinstein bottle there’s Lancôme Trésor body lotion.

Bless This Mess S01E04 (Predators)

Several beauty products in Rio’s bedroom (from left to right):

The green bottle is Tata Harper hydrating floral essence

The tube is Reverence Aromatique hand balm by Aesop

The white bottle is Kiehl’s ultra facial moisturizer

The metallic grey nail polish is by Essie

Thanks to Emily for the screencap and ids.

I Am Not Okay with This S01E04 (Stan by Me)

There are several products in Stanley’s shower. The green bottle on the top shelf is Prell Classic Clean shampoo.

The grey bottle next to it is Dove Men+ Care extra fresh body and face wash.

The green soap on the second shelf is by Irish Spring.

The blue tube on the same shelf is Noxzema Ultimate Clear anti-blemish daily scrub.

Thanks to Emily for the screencap and ids.