While we love our American buys, there's just something about what the French do with their beauty products and regimes. Seriously, has anyone mastered #wokeuplikethis hair better than the gamine femmes on the streets of Paris? They've got the market cornered on beautiful skin, red lipstick, and all-around gorgeousness.So, in order to try to inject a bit of French fabulousness into our everyday lives, we reach for our favorite beauty products from the land of Lauderée. From perfume to eyeliner to toner, click through to see our editor's top Parisian picks. You'll be scoring that French model-off-duty look in no time.
Megan McIntyre, beauty director
"Yes, yes, I know — this is a $43 conditioner. It hurts my heart, too. But, I just can't quit this wallet-depleting hair hydrator. Created by the master French colorist, it's the just right amount of nourishment that makes my fine, fried-blonde hair feel hydrated without robbing it of the wee bit of volume I actually have. I hate myself every morning when I use each precious drop, but then I see how shiny, lustrous, and soft my hair looks afterwards and convince myself I don't mind emptying my bank account for it. Is there's a Fancy French Conditioners Anonymous support group out there?"
"This is the scrub that changed the way I think about body exfoliators. I usually don't use them because they tend to be oily, greasy, and make my tub a slipping hazard for whoever gets in after me. However, this one is more like a balm than a greasy scrub. While I know the cellulite reducing claims are bunk, that's fine by me because it's not the reason I use this. It makes my skin feel silky soft and it has a cooling effect that is divine in the summertime heat."
Orlane Aqua Svelte, $65, available at Beauty.com.
Gabrielle Korn, assistant beauty editor
"My eyelids tend to be really dry, but since that area is so sensitive, it's hard to find a moisturizer or even an eye cream that works without irritating it. This product, though, is kind of a miracle for my lids. I keep it in my bag at all times to swipe on as soon as the skin starts feeling flaky, and it soothes while providing a hit of moisture. I also find that it makes my eyes look brighter overall."
EmbryolisseArtist Secret Radiant Eye, $35, available at Sephora.
"This eyeliner is a makeup unicorn. Even though it's a pencil, it's as soft as gel, and glides on easily and fluidly. You can smudge it as much as you want. And, once it sets, it's not going anywhere. Soft, easy to smudge, and budge-proof? The French really do know what they're doing."
Votre Vu Le Joli Crayon, $16.10, available at Votre Vu.
Maria Del Russo, beauty editor
"It has been well documented on our site how much I've struggled with finding a good perfume. So, discovering Carven's L'eau de Toilette was like meeting my fragrance soul mate. Notes of peony, Italian lemon, and wisteria make this the absolute perfect summer scent."
"Not all dry shampoos are created equally! Klorane's formula is the only one I've found that doesn't leave a chalky residue. Plus, its non-aerosol spray top makes it eco-friendly!"
Taylor Bryant, beauty news editor
"This toner works wonders on my sensitive skin. The mineral-rich water is perfect for a little post-workout spritz or to set my makeup in the morning."
Farah Prince, beauty intern
"Because of my sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin, it’s hard to find one product that works to clear my face without over drying or irritating my skin. This cleanser does all of that while leaving my face smooth and refreshed."
"If there is one thing I can’t live without, it’s my lip balm. I love that this one from Caudalie makes my lips feel incredibly soft — without having to apply it every five seconds."
Caudalie Lip Conditioner, $12, available at Sephora.
Lexy Lebsack, West Coast beauty editor
"I would ordinarily scoff at the idea of a $46 styling cream — I mean, c'mon— but after nearly everyhairstylist in Hollywood tells you it's worth every cent, you start to listen. This formula is incredibly light, which makes overdosing nearly impossible, and when applied to dry hair it does the best job at lightly moisturizing, smoothing, and making your hair just feel like your hair, but back when it was healthier. A dab normally does it on my medium-weight 'do, so a tube also lasts a really long time."
Leonor Greyl Éclat Naturel Styling Cream for Dry Hair, $46, available at Nordstrom.
"There's a lot to love about this staple drugstore line — especially their signature dry shampoo. Of course, it comes in a full size, but I keep the travel size in my bag to add light texture to ends and to soak up oil and excess product at the root. It's super-light and never leaves my hair feeling dry."
René Furterer Travel Size Naturia Dry Shampoo, $13.50, available at Birchbox.
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