Month: March 2018

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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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French Skincare Routine For Flawless Skin

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French Skincare Routine For Flawless Skin

Ready to commit to the French skincare routine? French women emphasize skincare over makeup, and it’s not a myth. I’ve been taught to care for my skin very young and to focus more on maintaining a clean and healthy skin rather than covering it up with makeup. French women seek out natural, sometimes organic but always high-quality beauty products and often stick to a simple 3-step routine: cleanse, tone, moisturize. Today, I want to share with you a step-by-step guide to a French skincare routine for a flawless and healthy skin. Continue reading “French Skincare Routine For Flawless Skin” →

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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” →