A Peek Inside a French-Girl’s Beauty Bag

There’s just something rather effortless with our French counterparts, from their street-chic style to their enviable complexions and beauty looks. The widely-touted “French beauty essentials” are a popular Google search term for a reason: We all want to know what’s inside a French girl’s beauty bag. After speaking with our lovely French Boxers Michele and Lina, we managed to cinch all the beauty must-haves that we’re already on our way to ShopandBoxing right now. And if this has whet your appetite, definitely check out our feature on ‘What 100 Euros will buy you at a French Pharmacy‘ for more skincare essentials!

1. There’s a reason why Biafine Emulsion is in all the purses of French girls out there. This plant-based treatment is actually used for wounds, cuts and burns, but its efficiency proves more than that. It also doubles as an amazing moisturizer to keep wrinkles at bay and even as a night-time mask. Celebs swear by it, if you aren’t buying this yet, and it’s been touted as “a super-rich lotion that acts like Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream for the entire body” by a fellow reviewer. Sold yet? You should be! + Add To Wishlist

2. A neutral lipstick can complement any outfit you’ve got on, even if your eye makeup is on the bolder side. Boxer Lina from France recommends Guerlain Kiss Kiss Lipstick in Beige Booster, a pretty neutral formula that’s enriched with hyaluronic acid spheres and Commiphora oil help smooth the lip surface. + Add To Wishlist

3. A good sunscreen is perhaps the single most important beauty product in any woman’s beauty bag (even Koreans!). One product that Boxer Lina personally uses is Vichy SPF50 Mattifying Face Fluid, an anti-shine emulsion that has UVA-UVB protection to defend your skin from sunburn and photoaging. + Add To Wishlist

4. There’s nothing like a spritz of facial mist to perk you up while keeping your skin rejuvenated and glowing throughout the day. Uriage Thermal Water (EUR5.9) has a high concentration of mineral salts (calcium and magnesium) to soothe even the most sensitive skin. Not only that, silicon  reinforces the skin’s hydrolipidic film. It also helps restore the cutaneous barrier, thanks to mineral salts. + Add To Wishlist

5. A beauty oil is practically a must-have in every French woman’s beauty bag. Try a 100% natural serum-oil such as Decléor Aromessence Iris Rejuvenating Serum (EUR58) if you’re afraid of embarking in oils that will cause your skin to break out. It has Orris concrete, essential oils of Frankincense and Geranium, and Jasmine Absolute to nourish your skin while restoring its vitality. + Add To Wishlist

6. Staying out the whole day can get you to perspire and smell not as pleasant as you’d hope to be. Go for L’Occitane’s Neroli & Orchid Perfume (EUR57) for a captivating fragrance to constantly lift your spirits and keep your scent in check. Notes of orchid, neroli, and orange will fill your senses and give you a pleasant feeling throughout the day. + Add To Wishlist

7. Lip balms are ultimate lifesavers that we can chuck into any bag, so it came to no surprise when we found that Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm (EUR11.25) is on top of Boxer Lina’s handbag’s essentials. With a concoction of honey and precious oils, it repairs and soothes dry and damaged lips while leaving a refreshing grapefruit scent. + Add To Wishlist

8. This one’s pretty obvious – a brilliant hue of red can elevate your look from zero to hero. Kiko Milano Smart Lipstick (EUR2.7) in True Red is one lippie Boxer Michele has been crushing on as of late. Its soft consistency and intensity of colour leaves a comfortable finish and long-lasting coverage, and that delicate vanilla fragrance? Definitely a must-have. + Add To Wishlist

9. A handy tube of hand cream will save your parched hands and fingers when you’re on-the-go. Vouched for by Boxer Michele, & Other Stories Havana Blues Hand Cream (EUR6) is one luxurious mini skin nourisher to leave your hands feeling silky smooth and divinely scented, thanks to dry tobacco leaves, beloved jasmine and ripe lemon. + Add To Wishlist

10. Never underestimate the power of an eyeliner—you can heighten your beauty look with dramatically bold eyes, or draw your upper eyelids for an eye-opening effect during the day time. Votre Vu’s eyeliner (EUR23) is a French favourite that’s budge-proof, smudge-proof and melt-proof, and it comes in seven shades from grey to gold for you to switch up your beauty look whenever you feel like it! + Add To Wishlist

 

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1. Simply click on the ”Add To Wishlist” links above!
2. This will automatically add the items into your ShopandBox wishlist after it prompts you to sign in/sign up.
3. You can add as many items as you want into your wishlist (even items not mentioned above).
4. Once you’re ready, simply select the items you want bought, name your order, and hit the “Submit Order” button.
5. You will be assigned a personal Boxer who will help you buy all your coveted items.
6. Your box of goodies gets shipped to your door in 1 – 3 days wherever you are in the world!