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Some (still) like it hot.<\/p>\n

This June marks 100 years since Marilyn Monroe\u2019s birth<\/a>, and few stars have made such a lasting impact on pop culture.<\/p>\n

The star was beloved for her range, quick wit, kind nature and signature beauty aesthetic \u2014 and interestingly, many of the classic products she swore by are still available today.<\/p>\n

Brands like Erno Laszlo<\/a>, Revlon<\/a>, Chanel and Max Factor were among her staples, while celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge<\/a> recently partnered with Monroe\u2019s estate on a collection based on the blond bombshell\u2019s signature looks.<\/p>\n

\"MarilynMarilyn Monroe applying her go-to Nivea cream. Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cMarilyn\u2019s beauty feels so timeless because it was never really about trend-led makeup,\u201d Eldridge told Page Six Style, adding that the star\u2019s beloved makeup artist, Allan \u201cWhitey\u201d Snyder, stayed consistent over the years.<\/p>\n

Together, they \u201crefined a look that was uniquely [Monroe\u2019s] own,\u201d Eldridge said \u2014\u00a0one \u201crooted in beautiful skin, carefully considered light and shadow and enhancing her features rather than masking them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scroll on to shop a few of the icon\u2019s favorites to make the look your own, too.<\/p>\n

\"Nivea<\/a> Nivea<\/p>\n

Monroe used Nivea from head to toe. Besides layering the brand\u2019s signature cream (or Vaseline<\/a>) under makeup to give herself a luminous, dewy on-screen glow, she was also photographed applying it to her legs in 1951.<\/p>\n

With over 15,000 five-star ratings, it\u2019s safe to say the famous blue-and-white tin is still a go-to for many beauty lovers.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a> Floris London <\/p>\n

Many know that the \u201cSome Like it Hot\u201d star loved Chanel No. 5<\/a>, but there was a second scent she also adored.<\/p>\n

While in London in 1959, Monroe ordered six bottles of Floris Rose Geranium Toilet Water under a pseudonym, according to the brand. Established in 1730, the family-owned perfumery still proudly displays the purchase receipt on its site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a while, it was challenging to get the floral perfume stateside, and it will set you back $330<\/a> to buy it today. However, many Monroe fans love the bath essence as a way to get the scent for less (not to mention, it\u2019s easily shipped via Amazon).<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a> Revlon<\/p>\n

Cherries in the Snow is a storied shade that first debuted in 1953 and is still available in several different formulas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The blue-toned raspberry red is considered the closest to the one Monroe regularly wore: Bachelor\u2019s Carnation<\/a>, which was discovered in a secret compartment of one of her evening bags (as well as her makeup case, along with a matching Cherries a la Mode nail polish) at an auction.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, poet Sylvia Plath, a contemporary and acquaintance of Monroe\u2019s, wore Cherries in the Snow.<\/p>\n

Besides Revlon, Monroe also wore corals and reds from Max Factor and House of Westmore, now Westmore Beauty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a> Chanel <\/p>\n

When asked what she wore to bed, Monroe famously responded<\/a>, \u201cI say Chanel No. 5, because it\u2019s the truth. And yet I don\u2019t want to say \u2018nude,\u2019 but \u2026 it\u2019s the truth!\u201d<\/p>\n

Her unofficial endorsement caused sales to skyrocket overnight, and it\u2019s still a beloved scent today.<\/p>\n

\"Lisa<\/a> Lisa Eldridge <\/p>\n

Celebrity makeup artist and brand founder Lisa Eldridge created a line based on the colors the star wore, including two lipsticks and glosses<\/a>, lip liners and the Elevated Glow Balm Concentrate<\/a>. The latter is \u201cinspired by the classic Hollywood lighting techniques that were used to sculpt and soften the face on camera,\u201d making it a more skin-friendly way than Vaseline to get a good glow. <\/p>\n

The beauty exec thoroughly researched Monroe\u2019s beauty looks for the line, becoming totally immersed in the iconic blond\u2019s world. Inspired by the \u201coff-duty, East Coast Marilyn of the mid-1950s,\u201d Eldridge sought out to capture \u201cher colors, her techniques, her joie de vivre.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fiery orange shade Norma Jean<\/a> is based on one of the actress\u2019 actual lipsticks, which Eldridge has in her collection. Meanwhile, Amagansett<\/a> is a cool-toned carnation pink inspired by Monroe\u2019s go-to through the \u201950s; she even wore it during a private summer in the Hamptons.<\/p>\n

\"Erno<\/a> Erno Laszlo<\/p>\n

Monroe was Dr. Erno Laszlo\u2019s most famous client, with the physician even creating a balm specifically for her to heal an appendectomy scar. In 1958, the derm prescribed a skin care routine<\/a> for Mrs. Marilyn Miller (she was then married to Arthur Miller); it included Phelityl Cleansing Bar<\/a> and Active Phelityl Cream, which is now Phelityl Reviving Cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Made with ceramides and squalane, the moisture barrier-supporting cream promises 24 hours of hydration and is suitable for all skin types.<\/p>\n

\"Erno<\/a> Erno Lazlo <\/p>\n

Her daily skin care, as prescribed, also included Normalizer Shake-It \u2014\u00a0now Shake-It Tinted Skin Treatment. The makeup\/skin care hybrid keeps skin balanced while providing a sheer wash of color, and it can be worn either under foundation or instead of it.<\/p>\n

\"Max<\/a> Max Factor <\/p>\n

Makeup artist Erin Parsons<\/a> is famous for her deep dives into historical cosmetics, and cited two photos where Panstik was seen on Monroe\u2019s vanity.<\/p>\n

Parsons also revealed that Monroe\u2019s exact shade, the peachy 626B, was a standard color used on many actresses at the time in Technicolor films, including Elizabeth Taylor and Ava Gardner.<\/p>\n

The iconic foundation is still a fan favorite today.<\/p>\n

Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping<\/p>\n

This article was written by Erica Radol<\/a>, Page Six Commerce Reporter. From identifying the top anti-aging skincare secrets the stars trust<\/a> to dishing on the latest fashion collabs<\/a> to finding a great deal on all of the above, Erica has a knack for reporting on \u2013 and even testing<\/a> \u2013 Hollywood\u2019s bestselling fashion and beauty products. Before joining Page Six in 2025, she wrote about entertainment, lifestyle and shopping trends for Us Weekly, The Daily Beast, Entertainment Tonight, Well+Good and Hearst.<\/p>\n

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