6 French Beauty Secrets That You Seriously Need To Get In On

Known for their effortlessly cool beauty looks, French girls are definitely style icons in their own right. Let's face it - we all want in on their flawless skin, tousled hair, and picture-perfect makeup, which is why we teamed up with French beauty brand Bourjois* *to spill the beans on how French girls look so damn good…

1. Less is more

French girls have perfected the art of wearing little-to-no makeup. Instead of going OTT with their beauty regime, they like to focus on one standout feature. So, if you’re planning on working a sultry smoky eye, then leave your lips nude. Or, if you’re rocking a bold lip, then keep your eye makeup simple with a coat of mascara.

2. Work a simple bold lip

If you didn’t already know, French girls are *renowned *for wearing striking, powerful lip colours, from hues such as classic red to dark pink to bright purple. Follow in their footsteps and keep your pout looking immaculate all day long by using the new *Bourjois Rouge Laque *lipstick. One swipe will leave you with an intense colour, non-drying finish and gorgeous gloss effect. Isn’t that just bloody brilliant?

3. Pick a signature fragrance (and spray it everywhere)

In France, you’re not considered dressed until you’ve doused your body in perfume. Plus, having a signature scent is a French beauty must-do if you want to define your own identity, so pick a floral or feminine fragrance and stick to it!

4. Embrace your natural hair

As well as leaving their makeup minimal, French girls are all for embracing their natural features, which is why they often wear their hair dishevelled. For a similar style, let your locks air-dry to reveal your natural texture. But, be warned: there’s a fine line between chic and just downright frizzy, so remember to apply some hair serum to your strands before you step out of the house.

5. Take your skincare seriously

Seeing as French girls wear minimal makeup, they can’t be compromising on having clear skin. Being meticulous with your skincare regime may seem like a real pain, but trust us, if you want spot-free, youthful French girl-inspired skin, this is the way to go.

6. Massage your face daily

A secret anti-ageing tip that French girls swear by is massaging their face daily to increase bloodflow in a bid to put a stop to premature wrinkles and sagging skin. Pure genius, if you ask us! And, you can kill two birds with one stone by massaging your face using small, circular motions when you put your moisturiser on.

The Bourjois Rouge Laque lipstick collection, which features 8 stylish shades, is available in-store and online now. Plus, we're giving four readers the chance to win the entire range, a trip to Paris and an opportunity to become Bourjois Beauty Ambassadors. To find out how, click here!#letsplaylips

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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.