How The French Embrace Imperfection For A Natural Glow

A typical American makeup look involves a high-coverage foundation, bold eyebrows and eyeshadow, and a pouty lip. In addition, contouring, which can change the shape of the face, is also a standard step in an American beauty routine. The French, on the other hand, prefer to keep things simple. They do not want a full-blown transformation, nor do they want to look younger; they want to look understated and natural. French actress Mona Walravens explained this notion in Harper's Bazaar. She said, "I feel that Americans have a more standardized approach to beauty, whereas the strength of French women lies in their physical uniqueness."

Walravens continued, "We accept imperfections and manage to emphasize the unique aspect of beauty instead of trying to modify and change it and move towards a standard of beauty, like having full lips and a small nose." In a TikTok, @manonlagreve, who is French, recreated a French girl makeup look. @manonlagreve has naturally flushed cheeks. Instead of covering them with foundation, she added pink blush to bring out the redness in her cheeks even more. Moreover, she accentuated her natural features using concealer, bronzer, and highlighter. The result is a look that she described as natural and glowy for every day.