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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Shannon Lawlor

French women swear by these 5 effortless make-up tips—and I'm on board

Camille Charriere, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, black leather blazer and black Bottega Veneta bag, is seen outside Mugler, during Paris Fashion Week

When it comes to beauty choices, French women know what they're doing. From French-favourite perfumes to the most iconic French-girl hair looks, there's no question that, as a nation, France leads the way in beauty. And while I feel quite confident in my knowledge of French skincare habits, when it comes to French make-up tips, I'm clueless.

For example, I know that French women don't go heavy on make-up (in fact, I have a French-native friend who loves to joke about my English make-up habits) and that they love a red lip, but when it comes to actually executing a French-inspired make-up look? I'm clueless. My make-up skills are basic at best, and trying to achieve an 'effortless' look, for me, requires a whole bunch of effort.

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