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The Boy Beat No-Makeup Makeup Trend

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The Boy Beat No-Makeup Makeup Trend

What is Boy Beat makeup?

Makeup is finally shifting into a more natural age! The “Boy Beat” makeup is basically a kind of a reversal of the Instagram perfect skin look. And it’s so refreshing to take a break from using eyeliner, overdrawn lips, exaggerated cat eyes to achieve the goal of looking hyper-feminine.

The Boy Beat makeup is a style of makeup popularized by Makeup Artist Sir Johns (Beyonce’s Makeup Artist) where the focus is on eyebrows and cheekbones. The Boy Beat makeup is the latest evolution of natural makeup look as it refers to place emphasis on eyebrow thickening and face sculpting paired with an almost blemish-free base. Continue reading “The Boy Beat No-Makeup Makeup Trend” →

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Best French Pharmacy Beauty Products

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Best French Pharmacy Beauty Products

French pharmacy is the ultimate health and beauty destination where you can find a full range of affordable and effective beauty products, working in harmony with all skin types, and even the most sensitive skins. French pharmacy beauty products are coveted by everyone (from models to backstage experts), make-up artists or beauty editors alike. And there is a reason why.

French pharmacy beauty products are rightly famed for its effective formulas (most of them are dermatologically tested) and for its affordable prices. I really rely on French pharmacy beauty products as you’ll always find the right product whatever your skin concern is: anti-aging, hydration, oiliness, radiance, or UV protection. Now that I’m living in London, I understand how these French beauty products can be difficult to find abroad. Continue reading “Best French Pharmacy Beauty Products” →

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French Beauty: How To Do French Makeup

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French Beauty: How To Do French Makeup

French women have a particular idea of what beauty is. We don’t rely on makeup but instead, we want makeup to enhance our natural features, that’s it. French makeup isn’t over-sculpted or too transformative, and you will rarely see a woman in the streets of Paris wearing a full face of foundation, with contouring, smoky eyes and lipstick.

First, you need to know that French makeup always starts with skin. To have an effortless and natural makeup you’ll need to pair it with a healthy skincare routine. Yes, French women emphasize skincare over makeup [see French Beauty Routine], that’s why French makeup is all about minimalism and discretion. Continue reading “French Beauty: How To Do French Makeup” →

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Best French skincare from Aroma Zone Paris

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Best French skincare from Aroma Zone Paris

Aroma Zone is the best place to go if you’re into French nature-based beauty products. You can get a full of affordable and effective natural beauty products from essential oils, vegetal oils, shower cream, to cosmetic ingredients in order to make your own French skincare. Also, most of the beauty products sold here are quite cheap! Right in Boulevard Saint-Germain des Prés, Aroma Zone is a unique concept in France. But if you’re heading to Aroma Zone be ready to do the queue there is always a lot of people! Continue reading “Best French skincare from Aroma Zone Paris” →

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French beauty tips from Joelle Ciocco

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French beauty tips from Joelle Ciocco

Joëlle Ciocco is an internationally recognized French beauty expert who shares the best French beauty tips for a flawless and healthy skin. She’s the creator of the Centre de Soins Joëlle Ciocco in Paris, where you can consult her about beauty advice and skin concerns. Joëlle Ciocco also opened a laboratory where she formulates beauty products with customized solutions to meet the needs of each unique skin type. She’s an epidermiologist-expert of the skin-, a biochemist and she is also working closely with L’Oréal Group as a Global Facial Expert.

The consultation lasts about 2 hours, where she investigates about your health, your way of living, your habits, origins, genetic and your skin concerns. At the end of the consultation, she defines a “skin’s identity card” and a personal “skin prescription” in order to correct inappropriate habits which disturb the balance of your skin. Continue reading “French beauty tips from Joelle Ciocco” →

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French pharmacy : how to get clear skin

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French pharmacy : how to get clear skin

French pharmacy is the best beauty destination in France as it offers a full range of affordable and effective skincare products and especially acne-prone skincare. Acne and breakouts are telling you that something might be wrong with your skincare routine. So don’t be discouraged. You will need to learn how to treat effectively your skin to beat acne the French way. Here a the best French pharmacy products for acne which help me to clear my skin. Continue reading “French pharmacy : how to get clear skin” →