What Can French Girls Teach Us About Makeup

French women are considered universally beautiful but not in a way that they are necessarily born with it. The way they take care of themselves is a part of the culture and girls grow up soaking up this knowledge.

Beauty ideals of French women are simple and include flawless skin, bold lipstick, and simple eye makeup. Their daily makeup routine is minimal and perfect for a modern woman on the go.

Here are the best things you can learn from them.

Skincare is Key

When your skincare game is on point, you won’t need heavy coverage to hide imperfections — a simple concealer will do.

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Focus on One Area

Choose what to accentuate — eyes or lips — but never go bold with both!

Natural Look

We all know that makeup looks that look natural can be the most difficult ones to achieve, but this time we’re actually talking about embracing your natural beauty. Use BB cream instead of a full coverage foundation and let your skin shine through it instead of applying highlighter — it can be liberating.