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French Girl Beauty: 20 Makeup & Skincare Products a Paris-Based Model Swears By
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items Paris-based model here. This is everything in my makeup bag right now: the French pharmacy skincare that preps my skin, the complexion products that survive 12-hour shoot days, and the lip colors I never leave home without. Tried, tested and worth ev...
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French Pharmacy Skin Prep
Complexion
Eyes
Lips
Worth the Splurge
French Pharmacy Skin Prep
My face is everything, i don't count on foundation. These are the pharmacy basics I restock again and again: gentle, affordable, and the reason my makeup lasts on long days.
The first thing I grab after a long day of makeup. One cotton pad takes off long-wear foundation and mascara without rubbing, and my skin never feels tight afterwards. Get the big bottle, you'll go through it very quickly.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
I spray it before and after makeup. Calms redness instantly and makes powder look less dry.
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray
The cult French moisturizer and primer in one. Skin looks plump and makeup glides on top.
Embryolisse Multi-Function Moisturizer
My SOS balm. When my skin gets irritated by heavy makeup or cold weather, a thin layer at night and it's calm by morning. I also use it on chapped lips and dry cuticles.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream
The sunscreen I wear every day, even in a Paris winter. Light, no white cast, and it doesn't pill under foundation, which is rare.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60
My splurge serum for dark spots and dull skin. Glow you can see in two weeks.
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
Complexion
My base for shoots and real life: coverage that still looks like skin, a concealer that doesn't crease, and a touch of color so I never look flat on camera.
Okay guys, let’s talk foundation. Estée Lauder Double Wear isn’t just iconic, it understands the assignment. Full coverage? Yes. 24-hour wear? Absolutely. Sweat-proof, life-proof, flawless finish? You know it!! This is the foundation that stays where...
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Longwear Matte Foundation SPF 10
I tap a little under my eyes and around my nose with my finger. It covers dark circles after early mornings and never settles into lines. Pick one shade lighter than your foundation to brighten. You will thank me later
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
I press it only where I need it, under the eyes and on the T-zone, with a damp sponge. My concealer stays put all day and it never looks cakey in photos. My ultimate secret weapon.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
One tiny dot is enough for the whole cheek. That fresh, just-walked-along-the-Seine flush.
RARE BEAUTY Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Eyes
I keep my eyes simple most days: groomed brows, separated lashes, a thin line. The palette comes out when I want a little more drama.
If you are thinking eyeshadow, think Viseart Eyeshadow Palette. It is a must-have for makeup lovers who want pro-level results with ease. Known for its buttery-smooth pigments, blendable textures, and long-lasting wear, this palette is designed to el...
Viseart Eyeshadow Palette
My everyday mascara. Two coats give long, separated lashes with no clumps, and nothing smudges by evening. Perfect for the natural French look.
Lancôme Volumizing mascara
Ultra-fine tip for hair-like strokes. Brows look fuller but never drawn on.
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
The easiest liner I've used for a wing. The felt tip gives me control, and it stays put through rain and long days. Start thin and build.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Lips
A French girl always has a lip for every mood: a bold one, an everyday nude, and something glossy to reapply on the go.
I love it because: It is bold, and has universally flattering shades. It is long lasting and the formula is quite light. It has a precision applicator, very easy to use, beginner friendly.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color
The nude that flatters everyone. My everyday lipstick when I want polished but easy.
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution – Pillow Talk
I keep one in every bag. Glossy and nourishing without being sticky, so I wear it alone or over lipstick. My lips stay soft all day.
Clarins Lip Comfort Hydrating Oil
Worth the Splurge
The few pricier products I think are truly worth it. I use some of them often enough that they pay for themselves.
Sun-kissed skin in two swipes, even in November. The jar is gorgeous on a vanity too.
Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream
Locks makeup in place for 16 hours. My secret for shoots and long nights out.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
A true Parisian red. Creamy, rich color that makes any outfit feel dressed up.
Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (red)