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Whatever you think you know about French girl makeup, think again.
Photo: Courtesy of Violette_FR
And if anyone understands the essence of the French aesthetic, its Violette.
Violettes Makeup Favorites
Shes right to suggest that French makeup epitomises freedom.
Skincare is my foundationIm about taking care of what Mother Nature gave me.
This way, you might experiment but still look like yourself, and feel happier in your own skin.
Double cleansing with this gentle oil and theNue Cos probiotic cleanseris her recommendation for calming sensitised skin.
Her favorite product from the French beauty giant?
Its Best Skin Ever concealer.
It offers great coverage for thedark circlesI have.
Bisou Blush
Delightfully creamy, this marbledblushimparts a flush of color and gives the cheeks a healthy dew.
I was inspired by the sfumato seen in Renaissance art when creating it, Violette explains.
The French-founded brand excels at complexion products.
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Vast Lash Mascara
Not French, but a favorite of Violettes all the same.
Thismascaraamplifies lashes with just one swipe, thanks to a full-bodied formula that volumizes strands from root to tip.
Great for high-impact, smokey eye looks, its flake-free wax lends itself just as well to everyday wear.
510 Rouge is a statement-making, siren red that is quintessentially French.
We wear red lipstick probably more than any other culture, Violette notes.
When making the Bisou Balm, I thought we should have a product for this.
Neither lipstick nor traditional balm, its a unique distillation of those steps into one convenient stick.
And the labels new lip oil is one of them.
And best of all, it employs eosin to reinvigorate the natural hue of your lips.
