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We often look to Parisians for style guidance. Their inclination for all things timeless and elegant has continually inspired the rest of the world. But beyond just fashion, Parisians are also known for their beauty. When you think of typical French girl makeup, a bold red lip likely comes to mind. The crimson pout has, indeed, been a signature part of Parisian beauty since the dawn of time. There’s no better way to perfect red lips than by studying the French girl way. For all the details you need, read on.
One of the first things you might notice about the Parisian way of rocking bold red lips is that the rest of the face is kept rather simple. Parisians embrace natural beauty, treating makeup as an accessory rather than a necessity. Start with a tinted moisturizer, preferably with SPF, for an all-in-one treatment to even out the skin. Use a few dots of concealer to blur any dark spots or blemishes. Then, sculpt your brows into place with a gel. To define the eyes, lightly line the lash line and lower waterline with a brown eyeliner, and use a clean finger to smudge for a soft, natural look.
The secret to French girl red lips is to focus less on perfection. While you can use a lip liner to define your pout, many Parisians simply apply lipstick straight from the bullet and use a finger to blur the edges. The idea is that your lips should look like you just kissed someone or give the illusion that you’re too busy to spend copious amounts of time lining them perfectly. Some of our favorite ruby red lipsticks are Hollywood Vixen from Charlotte Tilbury and Le Rouge from YSL.
Perhaps most importantly, don’t forget to wear confidence when rocking red lips.
