Vintage Crème Simon Beauty Ad – WWII Era French Cosmetic Ephemera (c.1940s)

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Category: Collectables:Advertising Collectables:Other Advertising Collectables
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

Vintage Crème Simon Beauty Ad – WWII Era French Cosmetic Ephemera (c.1940s)

An elegant wartime beauty advert from Crème Simon — a timeless collectible from the golden age of cosmetic ephemera.

Measurements: approx. 2 7/8 x 4 5/8 inches
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step back into a world where glamour endured even amidst rationing. This original 1940s Crème Simon beauty advertisement, titled “Recipe for Beauty”, would have once graced the pages of wartime women’s magazines, offering reassurance that elegance and femininity could persist, even in lean times. The framed text design, adorned with delicate border flourishes, echoes the poise and refinement of a bygone era, inviting women to indulge in a touch of luxury with Crème Simon’s unique skin-food and world-renowned powders.

Crème Simon was a hallmark of French beauty — widely distributed through chemists and hairdressers across Europe. This vintage advert highlights its full wartime range: Crème Simon M.A.T., a “different foundation cream,” and Poudre Simon, famed as “the lightest powder in the world.” Despite wartime restrictions, the brand assured customers that while quantity was controlled, quality remained untouched. Measuring approx. 2⅞ x 4⅝ inches, this piece remains in decent vintage condition and offers valuable insight into consumer morale, marketing language, and ration-conscious beauty culture during the Second World War.

Collectors of cosmetic history, vintage French brands, and WWII-era women’s advertising will appreciate the rare survival of this print. It is not merely a promotional piece — it’s a fragment of resilience, self-care, and sophistication, preserved through time. A meaningful acquisition for those who treasure the intersection of beauty and history.