How to nail French-girl make-up, according to an exceptionally chic French girl

Two women walking down the steps outside a show at Paris fashion week, one is wearing a black skirt, black leather jacket and a white cap, the other is wearing a denim mini dress and a black beret

There's no doubt the beauty world is somewhat infatuated by French-girl beauty. Whether we're swooning over French-girl perfumes, taking notes on laid-back, French-girl hair looks or stocking up on French skincare buys, the French approach to beauty has all of us intrigued.

When it comes to that laid-back but seriously chic French-girl make-up look, there's one French girl who knows more than most. Renowned for her effortless French style, make-up artist Creative Director of Guerlain, Violette Serrat is arguably, one of the most iconic French girls in beauty, with an approach to beauty that transcends mere aesthetics. In our exclusive interview, she reflects on the inspirations and motivations behind her creative choices, revealing how her Parisian roots have shaped her sense of ageless beauty, making her an influential figure in contemporary fashion.