French girl makeup is all about achieving that effortless, natural beauty look that exudes cool girl vibes. It's all about enhancing your features rather than covering them up. So, how can you nail this trend and achieve that coveted French girl glow?
Skincare is Key
French girls are ALWAYS at the forefront of skincare's newest innovations, whether it be the best new tools or hydrating serum. With dewy, hydrated skin being a must for this makeup look, the proper skincare routine before makeup application is crucial to achieving the desired result. Prepare your skin with your favorite face mask, serum, and moisturizer before reaching for cosmetics! I love to use Mirabella's Phototherapy 7-Color LED Facial Mask to jumpstart my skin's glow for this look. Skin looks brighter and more luminous in just one 10-minute red-light color mode cycle. I like to follow with a Vitamin C serum, preferably formulated with 0.5% Retinol, like the Replenish & Restore Multi-Peptide Serum, to smooth the complexion before applying an ultra-hydrating moisturizer.
Less is More
When it comes to makeup, remember that less is more. French girl makeup is all about looking effortlessly chic, so keep your makeup minimal. Opt for a light coverage foundation or tinted moisturizer to even out your skin tone and use a cream blush for a natural flush of color on your cheeks. Since it's important to let your natural radiance shine with this look, skip the makeup primer and use a liquid concealer to target and cover any blemishes or discoloration. While it's definitely on trend to skip foundation altogether with this makeup look, if you want to even the skin tone a bit more, opt for mixing the Invincible For All Anti Aging Foundation with a moisturizer to create a lighter feel foundation, much like a medium-coverage cc or BB cream instead of a full-coverage foundation. Next, add a touch of rose or pink blush to the cheeks to create a natural flush, and swipe on a fresh coat of mascara to lengthen the lashes. Finally, using a brow gel to create a natural, fluffy brow that will stay in place throughout the day.
Finish With A Red Lip
To create an effortless "lived in" red lip that exudes the French girl 'woke up like this' vibes, start by priming lips with a colorless base, like a lip balm, to hydrate lips for a smooth application of lip color and to ensure blending your chosen lip shade is easy. Next focus application or your chosen red shade to the line where lips meet {when mouth is closed}, along the cupid's bow (peaks of upper lip), and down the center curve of the lower lip. Using your finger or a lip brush, work the color from the center of the lips out to the edges. Don't worry if the product isn't evenly distributed - the idea behind nailing this "lived in" look lies in the imperfectly perfect, think "model off duty" casual vibes. To finish, simply rub lips together and then blot lightly with a tissue to remove any leftover excess pigment. If you want to get a little more creative, opt to blend an accent hue, like a pink or wine shade, into the center of the lips for extra dimension.