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Few couples defined\u00a0\u201990s New York style\u00a0quite like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. With Bessette-Kennedy\u2019s razor-sharp minimalist tailoring and barely-there beauty paired with JFK Jr.\u2019s relaxed suiting and effortless grooming, the duo created a blueprint for understated luxury that still resonates today.<\/p>\n
Their aesthetic was polished, but never overdone (as seen in Love Story<\/em>)\u2014smooth hair, luminous skin and fragrance that felt intimate, rather than overpowering. And one source of their understated routines traces back to a quintessential New York beauty brand that still sits on the same 13th Street corner it has occupied since 1851: Kiehl\u2019s.<\/p>\n Founded as a small apothecary, the brand has evolved over more than 175 years from a neighborhood pharmacy into a globally recognized skin-care institution under L\u2019Or\u00e9al.<\/p>\n One product in particular stood out in the couple\u2019s shared grooming lineup:\u00a0Kiehl\u2019s Creme With Silk Groom ($26).<\/p>\n According to the brand, the lightweight styling cream was reportedly used by both Carolyn and John to achieve their signature polished-but-natural hair. The formula delivers soft hold, subtle shine and flexible movement\u2014perfect for Carolyn\u2019s sleek low buns and tucked-behind-the-ear styles, as well as John\u2019s smooth, side-swept hair.<\/p>\n Its ability to tame flyaways, while keeping hair touchable, helped create the kind of effortless finish that defined their aesthetic.<\/p>\n Decades later, the cult favorite still counts plenty of high-profile fans.\u00a0Kate Middleton,\u00a0Julianne Moore\u00a0and\u00a0Charlize Theron have all been linked to the styling cream. Middleton\u2019s longtime hairstylist, Amanda Cook Tucker, has used it to \u201csmooth flyaways\u201d and keep the Princess of Wales\u2019s hair looking hydrated and polished throughout the day.<\/p>\n Another Kiehl\u2019s staple tied to the couple\u2019s understated beauty philosophy is\u00a0Original Musk Eau de Toilette ($50).<\/p>\n The warm, second-skin fragrance blends classic musk with soft floral and woody notes, an intimate scent profile that mirrors Carolyn\u2019s famously minimal approach to style.<\/p>\n It remains a celebrity favorite today. Charlize Theron has called the fragrance her \u201cride or die,\u201d even describing it as a total \u201clove potion.\u201d<\/p>\nThe Hair Product They Both Used<\/h2>\n
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