5 Famous French Women Share Their Beauty Secrets

  1. Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte likes discreet, natural-looking makeup: “In the ’60s and ’70s, my mother wore a lot of black eyes, and when I was growing up, she went back to nothing. She always told me that you have to be bare — nothing better than not having any makeup. I wish I had tried things like all young girls do. So now I’m trying things out. Basic things like mascara. I’ve tried a really strong lip, but it just doesn’t suit me. Everything that you notice is to me very harsh. I like to be as discreet as I can.” 

  1. Eva Green

Eva’s cleansing routine promotes hydration: “I always start the day with a cup of hot water and lemon – I find it really cleanses and hydrates me. I have very sensitive, dry skin so I have to be careful about what I put on my face. My must-haves are Dermalogica cleansing gel and L’Or De Vie Crème Riche by Dior, which is thick and nourishing.”