There’s many things the French are famed for: great wine, even better food… and of course, an enviably cool, laidback style that’s seen translated across beauty, from tousled {hair} to fresh {skin} to punchy, crimson {lips}.
And, of course, who better to help us recreate that laid-back glamour of our friends across the channel than make up artist and founder of the uniquely French luxury brand {By Terry}, Terry de Gunzburg? Citing French icons like Catherine Deneuve and Brigitte Bardot — not to mention her grandmother — as her ultimate beauty influences, for Terry creating that irresistible ‘je ne sais quoi’ is down to simplicity.
“The secret to French beauty is to never overdo it,” Terry explains, “It’s all about balance. If you’re doing a bold lip colour, balance it out with a very natural-looking complexion. If you do a bold eye, go for a barely-there lip.”
Her second tip? Never skimp on skin care.
“My mum always taught me that healthy skin is key. I look for — and create — make up that’s enriched with skin-loving ingredients, so your skin actually improves as you wear it!”
Ready to recreate laid-back glamour à la your favourite French beauties? Follow Terry’s seven easy steps…