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AN iconic beauty buy has not only stood the test of time, but it's also first-lady-approved.

Jackie Kennedy Onassis' go-to foundation is a favorite among makeup lovers who say it's perfect for mature skin because it doesn't accentuate fine lines and wrinkles.

A foundation Jackie Kennedy Onassis used in the '90s is available on Amazon
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A foundation Jackie Kennedy Onassis used in the '90s is available on AmazonCredit: Getty
The former first lady, pictured in the 1960s, was 'a perfectionist' who 'knew what she wanted,' according to a makeup artist Pablo Manzoni
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The former first lady, pictured in the 1960s, was 'a perfectionist' who 'knew what she wanted,' according to a makeup artist Pablo ManzoniCredit: Getty Images

Although she passed away 30 years ago, Jackie O's taste in makeup was ahead of its time.

Her go-to foundation in the '90s is still a popular beauty product and is available to purchase on Amazon.

New York makeup artist Pablo Manzoni opened up about doing Jackie's makeup in a with Vanity Fair.

He said he worked with her twice in the spring of 1993, a year before she died.

He called her a "perfectionist who knew exactly who she was, and what she wanted." 

Even though she was 64 at the time, he said she still wanted to learn and held up a mirror to watch his every move.

Manzoni revealed that Jackie often used the , $43, to cover up her sunspots from her years of soaking up the sun in Rhode Island and Greece.

He admitted that he thought the color was too light for her, although he felt she had a "good hand" at doing her own makeup.

The full-coverage foundation covers acne and dark spots while simultaneously adding healthy nutrients to the skin.

It contains hyaluronic acid, which helps plump and moisturize, as well as vitamin E, and vitamin C, which brightens your skin.

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The perfecting formula softens the appearance of pores to make the skin look more youthful.

According to the product description, the product has buildable coverage that lasts up to 24 hours and comes in 40 shades.

It's been decades since Manzoni last worked with Jackie, but fans are still raving about the Elizabeth Arden foundation she used.

One Amazon shopper rated it five stars and said "It doesn’t settle into your wrinkles."

"I am 59 years old and this is the most excellent foundation I have ever worn and I have tried all the other expensive anti-aging

. My only foundation from here on now," she wrote in a review.

Another called it a "silky, smooth foundation" and also gave it five stars.

"Goes on very smoothly and doesn’t feel like a typical heavy fountain! Love it!" she said.

Someone else said it is a "perfect foundation" in another review.

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"Love this foundation, a little is all you need. Lightweight and blends well. My skin is noticeably healthier-looking when I use this product," they commented.

"I love this stuff. It has a unique matte finish and moisturizes my dry skin."

Manzoni recalled how he worked with Jackie twice in 1993 when she was 64, saying she used Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Foundation to cover her sun spots
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Manzoni recalled how he worked with Jackie twice in 1993 when she was 64, saying she used Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Foundation to cover her sun spotsCredit: Getty
One fan of the foundation said it ‘doesn't settle into your wrinkles’
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One fan of the foundation said it ‘doesn't settle into your wrinkles’Credit: Amazon
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