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Vive la Beauté! Products to Go Ooh La La Over this Bastille Day, Plus WIN a Klorane Dry Shampoo
Fri, 13 July 2012 2:06PM
Anyone who has ever met me for even a micro-second knows that I am beyond obsessed with anything French. The country, the language, the accent (honestly, I could happily listen to a Frenchie talk about his blocked toilet for days), the history (even the gory Revolution bit), the it girls, the champagne, Ladurée*, the fashion and – bien sur! – the beauty products.
The reason I bring up the subject of my French love? Well, tomorrow is Bastille Day, one of France’s biggest days of celebration. It commemorates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison, which ignited the revolution and led to the overthrow of aristocratic, Marie Antoinette-style excess (if you’ve swooned over Kirsten Dunst’s turn as the frou-frou-loving Queen, you’ll know exactly what I mean). With that in mind, I guess the revolutionaries would turn in their graves to know that I was using the day as an excuse to blog about such indulgences as creams and perfumes… But, well, what’s French for ‘whatevs’?
So, let’s all get a little ooh-la-la-ish this Bastille Day, shall we? You might recall my How to Look as Pretty as a Parisienne feature … If you ever feel the need to lure out your inner French girl, this is a good start. And, of course, you could also take yourself off on a French-inspired beauty shop. Here are ten buys that should be on your list …
BioDerma Créaline H2O, $39.95, from selected pharmacies
I reckon that every single makeup artist, and possibly every single French woman, uses this wonder. Oh, Gwyneth is a fan, too. It’s a don’t-add-water cleansing, uh, water, that’s a dream for sensitive skins.
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $12.95, from pharmacies
We go on about this beauty classic all the time. Only last week was Yaz singing its praises once again. That’s because it’s so damn good at what it does: suck up scalp oils so that blow-dries last longer, or washing need not be done as often. Oh and it gives good tousle, too. PS: a little French birdie has told us that an oil-free version will hit stores this October. Watch this space.
Avène Thermal Spring Water, form $9.95, from pharmacies
Another beauty that makeup artists love. It refreshes, calms, sets makeup and provides extra hydration if spritzed on beneath moisturiser.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, $60, from department stores
Another no-brainer inclusion in this list. This lights up even the most tired of faces, and gives a gorgeous, dewy effect.
Guerlain Shalimar, from $115, from department stores
Look, practically every French fragrance is a work of art, but this one’s a must-have for any self-respecting perfumista. Dating from 1925, this smoky-spicy-yet-sweet scent is considered the ultimate ‘oriental’. Which is perfume-speak for sexy.
Chanel Sublime de Chanel Waterproof Mascara, $52, from department stores
This newbie (out this Sunday) was apparently designed to wear well in hot, humid cities. It being the middle of winter, I can’t report back whether this is true. But I can tell you that it lasts the whole day on my lashes, regardless of how much rushing around that day involves. It also gives a pretty curl (although is best applied after using an actual lash curler, as are most mascaras), good separation and a little volume. A second coat is recommended for best results, but the formulation builds easily, so that’s no trouble at all. Upshot: if you’re in the market for a new mascara – and want to splurge on one – this should be it.
YSL Touche Eclat, $55, from department stores
This should be filed under ‘needs no explanation’. I really don’t have to tell you how amazingly well this illuminator adds lovely highlights to the face, and a refreshed-look glow to around the eyes. Because I know you already know that.
By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush, $98, Mecca Cosmetica
These luscious lotions give that healthy-glow look we all love. The Coral Rose shade is particularly pretty.
Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation, $31, from pharmacies
You hear all sorts of crazy claims in the beauty world. But this one does deliver. Seriously, every time I wear this, I look like Sleeping Beauty.
Lancôme Rouge in Love, $45, from department stores
You might remember our rave on this new lipstick range from a few months ago? If not, here’s the cheat-sheet: it’s a pigment-rich lipstick that lasts well, and comes in a nicely edited selection of shades and finishes. They’re best when they’re bold, as in Miss Coquelicot, a fabulous fruity orange, and Midnight Rose, a fuchsia pink that ticks both the ‘wow’ and ‘wearability’ boxes.
* Ladurée – they of the pastel-coloured macarons that are now copied the world over – is about to open its first Australian tea room in Westfield Sydney. One word: wheeee! Apparently the divine candles and fragrances will be available, too … We’ll report back after our road-test. Gee, that’s going to be a really tough gig…
Okay, mes amies, so now to the competition bit … To win one of 15 Klorane Dry Shampoos, tell us in 25 words of less (in the comments section below) what your favourite French beauty buys are and why. Bonne Chance!
Kat x
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184 Comments
Posted by: Razamataz Enthusiast // Fri, 13 July 2012 02:48pm
YSL Touche Eclat – nothing hides my dark circles and brightens my eyes better than this awesome product!
Posted by: catn2kittens Master Fan // Fri, 13 July 2012 02:54pm
I just bought the Bioderma Crealine H2O and I am so excited! I never knew that cleansers didn’t have to cause stinging and redness!
Posted by: iman abusarary // Fri, 13 July 2012 02:58pm
Givenchy Ange ou demon le secret is my holy grail Fragrance
So sexy and sultry
Posted by: Melissa Okimoto // Fri, 13 July 2012 03:07pm
Chanel ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ, its gorgeous and trustworthy. Making my lips kissable.
Posted by: Karen McDermott // Fri, 13 July 2012 03:14pm
MITSOUKO AND SHALIMAR BY Guerlain
BOTH WERE CREATED IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY
THEY HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME
I BOUGHT MY FIRST BOTTLE OF MITSOUKO AT 18 STILL WEARING IT NOW THAT I AM 50
Posted by: Sherie Brogan // Fri, 13 July 2012 03:14pm
I love the Avene Thermal spring water, I am a fainter and this saves me every time
Posted by: meedee Master Fan // Fri, 13 July 2012 03:14pm
I do love my 3D effect Bourjois Lip gloss as it certainly makes my lips stand out and gives me that ohlala sexy pout.
Posted by: Bianca Tye // Fri, 13 July 2012 03:30pm
Start your beauty regime with Clains for base moisturising, leaving skin soft, smooth and hydrated. Finish off with the classic french perfume Chanel No.5.
Posted by: Tracey Vaughan // Fri, 13 July 2012 04:07pm
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm is great, it brightens and tightens my skin. Beautiful under foundation, making my face look fresh all day.
Posted by: lovefashionangel Master Fan // Fri, 13 July 2012 04:17pm
Bourjois is the closest ive been, 123 perfect is by far (far away as France) the best foundation, luckily a little goes a long way…
Posted by: lovefashionangel Master Fan // Fri, 13 July 2012 04:19pm
did i also mention how tempting the Rose de Rose liquid is!!
Posted by: Helen Robinson // Fri, 13 July 2012 04:52pm
I love Avene thermal spring water as it makes my skin feel soft and refreshed every morning.
Posted by: Catrina Kelly // Fri, 13 July 2012 05:10pm
I have the avene water, hand cream, and lip balm. Love it and even use it on my boys skin troubles.
Posted by: lovetoplay Master Fan // Fri, 13 July 2012 07:22pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo! It gives me the French edge of having good looking hair when it’s really quite oily and disgusting!
Posted by: Cecilia Bell // Fri, 13 July 2012 07:59pm
My all time favourites are Chanel No.5 perfume for its evocative vanilla scent and Clarins Beauty Flash Balm for it’s instant skin zap.
Posted by: roberto colombi // Fri, 13 July 2012 08:11pm
French Pink Clay Cleanser – it’s Skin ‘Pore’fection!
Posted by: Paul Wilson // Fri, 13 July 2012 08:13pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo – transforms my awful ‘Weak Ends’ into Lively ‘Week Ends’!
Posted by: Karen Ngwenya // Fri, 13 July 2012 08:19pm
Have to be Clarins Paris, they are the only products that don’t make my face breakout! True story!
Posted by: Julianne Neate // Fri, 13 July 2012 08:25pm
Klorane dry shampoo for when you just don’t have time to wash your hair for REAL!!
Posted by: jaz bumbak // Fri, 13 July 2012 08:28pm
My favourtie beauty buys are french perfumes from all over the world like chanel as it smells like heaven
Posted by: Alexandra Alvaro // Fri, 13 July 2012 08:32pm
I picked up some Bioderma Crealine on the weekend and I cannot even describe its perfection! Plus it makes me feel like a model everytime I use it! And yes I have a vivid imagination.
Posted by: VandaB // Fri, 13 July 2012 09:40pm
I love Chanel’s Poudre Universelle Libre (Natural Finish Loose Powder) . So smooth and luxurious, I don’t need foundation under it for a flawless complexion.
Posted by: lucy mae // Fri, 13 July 2012 10:21pm
my sister bought me Chanel Lippie Rouge Coco… instantly smitten… just the best product …transported me straight to French Post-Impressionists…drove me totally in Seine!!
Posted by: Abby Lee // Fri, 13 July 2012 10:21pm
I love the Nivea Visage range as the products leave my skin feeling soft and younger looking
Posted by: Kirsty // Sat, 14 July 2012 08:36am
French Champagne always helps me and the rest of the world to look more beautiful!
Posted by: renata // Sat, 14 July 2012 08:36am
The products from CHANEL,
Have me looking like a belle,
Stylish and elegant,
Simply divine,
Make a woman look and feel glamorous every time.
Posted by: Julie Andonovski // Sat, 14 July 2012 09:57am
Embroyolisse Lait-Creme Concertre is my and every French woman’s beauty secret. It delivers serious moisture while gently soothing and calming. It’s also very versatile!
Posted by: Gloss_Geek Master Fan // Sat, 14 July 2012 09:58am
Embroyolisse Lait-Creme Concertre is my and every French woman’s beauty secret. It delivers serious moisture while gently soothing and calming. It’s also very versatile!
Posted by: Melissa Brown // Sat, 14 July 2012 11:04am
Anything Chanel is devine, but i find their mascaras are particularly thick and luscious.
Posted by: Megan Walker // Sat, 14 July 2012 12:26pm
By Terry Baume de Rose and Guerlain Rouge G lipsticks, for an effortless, French chic timeless appeal.
Posted by: ClaireC Enthusiast // Sat, 14 July 2012 01:59pm
“N’importe quoi” is French for whatevs! Like you I am a complete Francophile, and adore the beautiful products created in France almost as much as the country itself. I love the bioderma range, especially the sebium pore refiner, which I use as a primer.
Posted by: Christine Penco // Sat, 14 July 2012 02:44pm
The perfume a woman can never have to many
Posted by: Tony L // Sat, 14 July 2012 03:36pm
Bourjois which I use every night before I go to sleep. I feel so refreshed in the morning.
Posted by: Anita Black // Sat, 14 July 2012 08:56pm
Avène Thermal Spring Water as it refreshens so much!
Posted by: Helena // Sat, 14 July 2012 10:50pm
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil: moisturizes and protects my: face, neck, cuticles, legs, and hair, and smells amazing! Gives me a healthy-looking glow
Posted by: Tess McEvilly // Sat, 14 July 2012 10:59pm
Has to be Klorane dry shampoo! The amount of times ive been able to make unacceptable hair acceptable is because of my Klorane secret !!
Posted by: Liz Kinchin // Sat, 14 July 2012 11:42pm
French champagne shared itch friends floating long the canal du mii on a pinochette . There is nothing better to show a women’s true beauty then her smile pkus of course a dab of coco Chanel.
Posted by: grahamm Enthusiast // Sun, 15 July 2012 08:53am
The Guerlain Shalimar is a scent to die for.
Posted by: o0Kellie0o // Sun, 15 July 2012 10:56am
YSL Touche Elcat. I use it every day. Anyone who doesn’t own this is seriously missing out!!
Posted by: Danielle Sawaya // Sun, 15 July 2012 12:04pm
Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse, a multi use oil that smells just fantastic – I apply it to my whole body to moisturise and protect just about everything!
Posted by: Laura Jilka // Sun, 15 July 2012 01:58pm
Avene’s Spring Water Spray,
In the Summer I use it every day.
To cool and glow,
It gets the skin’s colour to flow!
Posted by: Jodie Taylor // Sun, 15 July 2012 02:44pm
Loccitane Provence Shea Hand cream an essential item, so moisturising and non greasy
Posted by: Tara // Sun, 15 July 2012 03:44pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo stops me having to use one of my other French products, a beret!
Posted by: Tina S // Sun, 15 July 2012 06:29pm
Love Chanel blushes and perfumes because they are well made , classy and timeless.
Posted by: Lynda Kitchin // Sun, 15 July 2012 09:43pm
Loving the new YSL Forever Youth Liberator range, my skin has never looked so good.
Posted by: Rosslyn Tadd // Mon, 16 July 2012 05:57am
French Perfume is simply the best.
Master perfumers that I can attest.
Exclusive distinctive and inspirational.
Guerlain Shalimar undeniably magical.
Posted by: Kathy Mason // Mon, 16 July 2012 11:26am
Chanel No 5, the best French perfume ever.
Posted by: Sabine Symons // Mon, 16 July 2012 12:55pm
When we went to France I bought some French sugar body scrub, I’ve been searching for more ever since, it was divine
Posted by: JadeRose Master Fan // Mon, 16 July 2012 01:14pm
Bourjois Smoky Eyes Trio in Bleu Jean No.11 is my fave French find… Gorgeously sultry smoky-eyed looks are a breeze with this beauty!
Posted by: Samantha Degenaar // Mon, 16 July 2012 01:58pm
Billecart-Salmon Champagne… sure it’s a beauty buy! It makes my soul pretty. In fact after a few it makes EVERYONE’S soul seem pretty
Posted by: Zara Stevens // Mon, 16 July 2012 02:29pm
Bourjois 1001 cils lashes Mascara – this mascara almost never smudges! And Chanel No. 5 – such a classic, elegant fragrance.
Posted by: KATHY CLARK // Mon, 16 July 2012 03:24pm
Chanel No5 Perfect for Me, perfect present for my Mum
Posted by: KATHY CLARK // Mon, 16 July 2012 04:13pm
Perfumes, as i can get the right ones for all the family
Posted by: Catherine Hickey // Mon, 16 July 2012 05:39pm
My favourite is a good French perfume. They can’t be beat.
Posted by: Tegan // Mon, 16 July 2012 08:53pm
Getting up early to wash my hair or catching a few extra beauty-sleep ZZZs?
Klorane dry shampoo wins hands down, every time.
Posted by: Linda Tan // Mon, 16 July 2012 09:36pm
Lancome rouge in love gives me the perfect smooth pouty kissable lips ready for my French romance!
Posted by: adnil63 Newbie // Mon, 16 July 2012 10:25pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo – My savior on many occasions.
Posted by: Michelle Loris // Tue, 17 July 2012 11:48am
Avene thermal spring water soothes my excema and helps to cool my skin…absolutely love it
Posted by: nicole larsen // Tue, 17 July 2012 12:01pm
the perfume as they are so much cheaper and always smell the best
Posted by: Nicole Robinson // Tue, 17 July 2012 12:35pm
Avene cleanance deep cleanser, it removes excess oil and make up and calms blemishes. Greatly improves complexion and make up application I love it!
Posted by: Helena Robinson // Tue, 17 July 2012 12:47pm
Klorane dry shampoo is quick and easy to use when I am on the go, leaving my hair soft clean and manageable.
Posted by: Amy-1294722788 Newbie // Tue, 17 July 2012 03:36pm
I always rely on Clarins Beauty Flash Balm to wake my skin up for a new day after a big night out!
Posted by: Anita T // Tue, 17 July 2012 07:32pm
Coco Chanel, my best buy. Adore the fragrance, love the history. Have my first box kept on shelf. Because I don’t throw away ‘french’ anything!
Posted by: Denise // Tue, 17 July 2012 09:09pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo’s with Oat Milk is wonderful to use when sailing. It makes my hair look and feel great without washing.
Posted by: Hannah Vesinger // Tue, 17 July 2012 11:32pm
Anything by Bourjois- Beautiful, inexpensive innovative and pretty packaged products. Also love love love my Avene thermal water, miracle worker!
Posted by: Brides // Wed, 18 July 2012 08:33am
My wedding perfume Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. Firstly I absolutely love the scent and secondly it always reminds me of our special day.
Posted by: Cyndie // Wed, 18 July 2012 09:57am
I was fortunate enough to be born in France so they are lots and lots of French products I love. My favourite here: L’Occitane.
Posted by: Jordana // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:09pm
lancome rouge in love because of the gorgeous colours, lasts and emma watson as the model makes me love it tres more.
Posted by: Andrea Boland // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:49pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo is my fave French beauty buy. Its perfect for freshening up my post-workout hair each morning and makes it so much easier to style!
Posted by: Hannah Murray // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:51pm
By terry liquid blush; easily the best on the go product i own. Brightens up any makeup look.
Posted by: luci321 Supporter // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:54pm
Bourjois pink blush is my favourite, it’s light adds that perfect hint of colour to my cheeks for a winter or spring glow.
Posted by: Carolyn Thompson // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:56pm
To have very full lips that are really to kiss.
Posted by: Julie Vulin // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:57pm
Anything Chanel – the lipstick, the mascara, and of course the perfumes. Why? Because everything they makes feels wonderful, is of superior quality, and smells sublime.
Posted by: Robyn Miller // Wed, 18 July 2012 12:59pm
I never leave home without applying Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT to keep my face looking fresh and vibrant
Posted by: Carla Holl // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:00pm
Eau Termale Avene was an absolute lifesaver (and face saver) in Bali last month. Even the boys tried it.
Trinny and Sussanh were right about YSL Touche Eclat it really does help when youve hit too many Bali night clubs.
Posted by: Chelsie Henderson // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:00pm
lipstick.
Every woman can have her face brighten/glamoured up with the perfect lip colour. There is one to match every women in the world.
Posted by: Libby Butler // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:05pm
YSL Touche Eclat is my all-time favourite beauty product – French or otherwise. That and a pain au chocolate keep me looking and feeling happy.
Posted by: Nicole // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:08pm
Chanel no.5 – Grandma and Mum wear it and now I do too!. It makes me think of the beautiful, strong women in my life.
Posted by: Kirsten W // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:22pm
Airless anti-wrinkles by Little Big Bio – a great product men and women it reduces signs of ageing, keep skin cells plump and restore brightness.
Posted by: Carmel Jean Hill // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:25pm
Chanel No. 5 as it makes me feel Luxurious.
Posted by: Paul Suter // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:26pm
YSL all product lines being best french value, makes beatufiul people, happy environment and biologically friendly are best beauty buys for me
Posted by: Carmel Jean Hill // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:28pm
Chanel No. 5 as it makes me feel Feminine and Luxurious
Posted by: Stephanie-1334055928 Newbie // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:28pm
Anything by Chanel because it’s timeless and classic
Posted by: Tess Thomson // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:28pm
I’ve boarded the Bioderma Crealine H2O bandwagon and am in awe. Nothing has removed everything from my sensitive skin in such a gentle, effective way!
Posted by: Elizabeth-Anne Connell // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:29pm
well I love all the French Brands as I believe they are tested to the highest level, Yves St Laurent, and of course the colour range in the Make-up is superb !
Posted by: princessj Enthusiast // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:37pm
Have 2 kids under 4. no time to wash hair. love Klorane saved my sanity fresh hair.
Posted by: dockris Newbie // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:37pm
YSL Touche Eclat is a fantastic product. I have mature skin with dark circles. Luckily I have very few wrinkles. YSL Touche Eclat hides my few age spots & dark circles wonderfully.
Posted by: Alessandra // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:42pm
Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush – I am addicted to using Blush and have several shades depending on how I feel and what I am doing for makeup
Posted by: Lisa Frankel // Wed, 18 July 2012 01:53pm
I love ‘Beautiful’ by Estee Lauder, it’s a unique scent without being over powering and makes me feel beautiful all the time
Posted by: Maisey // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:02pm
Shalimar – I love the spicy top notes – it is what being French is all about – elegant and sexy.
Posted by: Chris Francis // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:03pm
Guerlain Shalimar because I love that this perfume always attracts comments from both men and women alike asking about the scent whenever I wear it.
Posted by: Melissa // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:03pm
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm! I mix a pea size of this with my facial moisturiser every morning in winter for an amazingly hydrated, brightened glow
Posted by: Simone Michelle // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:08pm
Past your due date for wash
Add Klorane
A couple days left
“if only I could turn back time…” : I can. Thanks to Klorane.
Posted by: brinsley Enthusiast // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:11pm
I had a proper french manicure with french polish in Paris – so a French Polish set, because classic nails always look sensational!
Posted by: Nadine Harrison // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:40pm
Avene thermal spring water is a daily must have! Not only does it give me moist, fresh feeling skin but it reduces unwanted redness.
Posted by: isabella21 Enthusiast // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:40pm
My French indulgence is Chanel No 5. This beautiful perfume is one luxury
item I must have.
Posted by: Barbara Beriman // Wed, 18 July 2012 02:52pm
Lancôme blush in rosy red finishes my look off with a perfect blend.
Stays on all day without the disappointing fade.
Posted by: monica beaton // Wed, 18 July 2012 03:02pm
Anything Chanel beauty – the cosmetics are divine and the fragrances feminine and classic – I always feel a little bit french in No 5!
Posted by: Fleur Chesterman // Wed, 18 July 2012 03:11pm
YSL Touche Eclet is one of my desert island staples and I stock up every time I go through customs. It is like having an extra two hours sleep.
Posted by: christina mallinson // Wed, 18 July 2012 03:41pm
The French are a nation that is advanced in the science of beauty . So many excellant brands, they have perfected, for instance Clairns.
Posted by: Jennifer cutler // Wed, 18 July 2012 03:46pm
Guerlain Insolence perfume- hypnotic, Bioderma and Eluage products for cleansing and boujois rose Exclusif lipgloss ..I’m in heaven
Posted by: wanita evans // Wed, 18 July 2012 03:49pm
clarins beauty flash balm is great tightens my skin an gives me an extra glow during this cild winter season
Posted by: Lisa Jene // Wed, 18 July 2012 04:02pm
I’ve used Clarins Beauty Flash Balm for 20 years. Still, I’m amazed at its powers to moisturise, refresh, smooth and illuminate.
Posted by: Marija // Wed, 18 July 2012 04:04pm
Can’t go wrong with Clarins, notably the Beauty Flash Balm that is included in every poll, simply because it works!
Posted by: Lisa-1294413802 Enthusiast // Wed, 18 July 2012 04:05pm
I’ve used Clarins Beauty Flash Balm for 20 years. I’m continually delighted at how one product can soothe, moisturise and illuminate my skin.
Posted by: Star // Wed, 18 July 2012 04:06pm
Anything by Bourjois! The quality is great, It’s not too expense and they have a great range of products!
Posted by: sam greenwald // Wed, 18 July 2012 04:17pm
ann thermal spring water a taste of heaven
Posted by: Kristy Coles // Wed, 18 July 2012 04:21pm
Terry Rose Rose Sheer Liquid Blush I love it looks beautiful on sexy as
Posted by: SS // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:01pm
I love YSL’s Baby Doll perfume because it was the first fragrance my mother ever bought me, it will always remind me of her.
Posted by: Jacky Burkett // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:10pm
Clarins gentle eye make-up remover: this works so well, so gently and is never far from my make-up kit.
Posted by: carmen diano // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:29pm
My best french beauty buys are any products from thee L’Occitane store from perfume to creams and body butters and makeup!!!
Posted by: jayla1987 Enthusiast // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:33pm
i love ella bache products they are amazing
Posted by: Sonia El-Sheikh // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:35pm
I love french perfume, my favourite is Chanel No 5
Posted by: Pauline Stacey // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:59pm
ALLURE SENSUELLE EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY.
Soft Oriental Floral. A beautiful perfume
Posted by: myff // Wed, 18 July 2012 06:13pm
Avene Thermal water rescues my skin from the harsh elements and Chanel No 5 parfum is my piece of France
Posted by: Emily Wood // Wed, 18 July 2012 06:28pm
Avene, the only thing that didn’t iritate my skin during pregnancy, and beauty flash balm, makes me look glowing and dewy fresh on the worst of skin days.
Posted by: ashleigh walker // Wed, 18 July 2012 06:37pm
for sure the bioderma, it removes every inch of makeup and cleanses so nicely its just so hard and expensive to get it home. love
Posted by: M.Hooper // Wed, 18 July 2012 06:56pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk is my fave product, I love that it helps my style last for days without going oily !
Posted by: Robyn Stevenson // Wed, 18 July 2012 07:25pm
I’m a plain old Aussie girl and my daughters call me a hillbilly or a hippie. Man! Would they be jealous if I won this prize!
Posted by: Irene jones // Wed, 18 July 2012 07:29pm
Bourjois 10 sleep effect lets me look like a Parisian princess when I haven’t slept for days!
Posted by: Danielle // Wed, 18 July 2012 08:14pm
My favourite French buy is pure French rosewater – an all natural alternative to a toner, or just something to bring the ‘bloom’ back to your cheeks!
Posted by: S. Meikle // Wed, 18 July 2012 08:14pm
Lancome’s Le Crayon Khol – goes on beautifully smooth, even and dark – my staple beauty item for emphasized eyes
Posted by: Kim Miller // Wed, 18 July 2012 09:11pm
I have an obsession with L’Occitane and Jurlique, I find their products magnifique.
Posted by: Rachel // Wed, 18 July 2012 09:22pm
Avène Eau Thermale Micellar Lotion. It’s gentle on easily irritated skin, and wipes away makeup and grime easily without feeling tight or itchy afterwards.
Posted by: Gen // Wed, 18 July 2012 09:49pm
I’m in love with my Chanel lipstick. It’s super moisturising and a classic red.
Posted by: Melanie Cooper // Wed, 18 July 2012 09:55pm
Oily, fine hair is a pain
Washing it daily drives me insane
Wasting shampoo down the drain
That’s why I love my Klorane!
Posted by: Mick Gillies // Wed, 18 July 2012 10:01pm
At the moment I’m into Dior Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm and Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse to battle harsh dry winter air
Posted by: Karlene // Wed, 18 July 2012 10:18pm
Estee Lauder – I’ve been using their entire cleanse, tone, moisurise range for about 10 years and am soooo pleased with it.
Posted by: LIN-1337316695 Newbie // Wed, 18 July 2012 11:01pm
Bourjois healthy mix foundation. Good coverage, even skin tone, suit for dry skin, last long.
Posted by: Nicole // Wed, 18 July 2012 11:23pm
the dry shampoo i have chronic pain & some days it’s just 2 painful 2 wash my hair.
Posted by: Karina Wong // Wed, 18 July 2012 11:48pm
L’Occitane- their moisturisers smell delicious.
Posted by: Maree Pearson // Thu, 19 July 2012 08:11am
AVene, Avene, Avene….I LOVE this product. I have been using it for years as I have Terrible Dermatits and this really works!
Posted by: Joanne McDonald // Thu, 19 July 2012 08:44am
Kloran Dry Shampoo because when your travelling through France who has time to wash their hair?
Posted by: pelligate Supporter // Thu, 19 July 2012 11:54am
Chanel eye shadow palettes have great colors which inspire beautiful and creative looks!
Posted by: lisa // Thu, 19 July 2012 02:25pm
love lancome products make a huge difference to your beauty skin routine,
Posted by: Stella-1333533407 Supporter // Thu, 19 July 2012 02:36pm
Lacome ‘teint idol’ foundation. I bought it on a whim oneday and it’s perfection. It makes U look lke a supermodel with clear flawless skin!
Posted by: Melissa Boughey // Thu, 19 July 2012 02:37pm
Klorane. It gives me that quick-fix I need when I’m in a rush or out of time. It really does save a bad hair day.
Posted by: Tara Nikelis // Thu, 19 July 2012 05:27pm
I love Bourjois Exclusif lip gloss – it feels great on my lips, plumps them, moisturises and is long lasting – c’est magnifique!
Posted by: Nelle Hamitlon // Thu, 19 July 2012 06:40pm
Lancome Flash Bronzer
I think it’s bonza!
Does Aussie customs agree?
I went through the scan
and some pompous man
Took this product from me!
Posted by: crystal Enthusiast // Thu, 19 July 2012 06:45pm
You can’t beat Chanel. Classic, timeless and quality.
Posted by: Kristina // Thu, 19 July 2012 07:09pm
Also love my Bourjois Lip Gloss especially in Winter
Posted by: Elly Chen // Thu, 19 July 2012 07:56pm
I love my beret with the two little white buttons. It’s so pretty and keeps my head warm.
Posted by: Alicia Bardsley // Thu, 19 July 2012 08:10pm
I’m a big Guerlain fan so I’d have to pick Guerlain Shalimar. Just love it – ooh la la!
Posted by: Nicole W // Thu, 19 July 2012 09:00pm
Clarins – Beauty flash balm everytime. It makes me look like I have had 8 hours sleep when reality is far from that!
Posted by: Lizzie // Thu, 19 July 2012 09:53pm
Wore Chanel Sublime de Chanel Mascara in Singapore with no run. Fantastic brush for effective definition and volume building. Excellent mascara, worth every cent!
Posted by: Nicola Pengilly // Thu, 19 July 2012 09:55pm
I love an YSL lipstick – gorgeous colours and I love the packaging – my little bit of luxury!
Posted by: jacqualyn dickens // Fri, 20 July 2012 01:13am
I love Yves Saint Laurent mascara its easy to apply and doesn’t smudge.
Posted by: Debra Moody // Fri, 20 July 2012 10:54am
I always love buying French Perfume especially Chanel No.5, it may be expensive but it is worth every cent to feel so confident and beautiful.
Posted by: cheryl // Fri, 20 July 2012 02:24pm
Famous for perfumes, the French know a thing or too, Guerlain a subtle sweet scent, is money well spent
Posted by: farout055 Enthusiast // Fri, 20 July 2012 04:14pm
Clinique Clarifying Lotion. You can feel it working. Clears away dead skin cells beautifully
Posted by: kristy Sweeney // Fri, 20 July 2012 09:13pm
The Terry Rose de seer liquid blush is the perfect pink that creates a beautiful girly glow.
Posted by: Falon Downing // Fri, 20 July 2012 10:48pm
I’m loving French everything right now
Posted by: Alina // Fri, 20 July 2012 11:24pm
Avene Thermal Spring Water, it refresher and brightens my skin during a long day at work.
Posted by: Liz // Sat, 21 July 2012 06:21pm
Lancome Juicy Tubes – the best lip gloss for colour and pop! If only they came with hot French man included.
Posted by: kelly griffiths // Sat, 21 July 2012 11:34pm
Votre Vu’s En Garde all year round necessity full of many natural french organic ingredients to shield your face from the damagins uva’s
Posted by: Lauren Barnes // Sun, 22 July 2012 11:54am
Lancome lipgloss super juicy, I keep one in car / handbag / work locker and pop one my bra for night on the town
Posted by: gossgirl Newbie // Sun, 22 July 2012 04:33pm
Anything Coco Chanel. Especially her fragrances. My new man was attracted to Coco Mademoiselle otherwise we wouldn’t be together today!
Posted by: Jasmine Eastwood // Sun, 22 July 2012 08:16pm
Bourjois, i love their highly-pigmented eye shadows and blushes for a stand-out look that makes a statement!
Posted by: Anna Johnson // Mon, 23 July 2012 07:23am
I love Avene Thermal Spring Water – I work in an air-conditioned office and a spray at 3pm refreshes my skin and keeps it hydrated.
Posted by: Georgia // Mon, 23 July 2012 10:40pm
Anything L’Occitane. Their products feel and smell divine and always make me think of Paris!
Posted by: victoria // Tue, 24 July 2012 10:40am
Bourjois Organic Concealer works well in hiding my dark circles and spots, plus its not expensive
Posted by: Rachel Thompson // Tue, 24 July 2012 08:33pm
Klorane Dry Shampoo! It might sound like I’m sucking up because this is what you win, but i seriously LOVE dry shampoo. Best invention ever, especially for busy mums!
Posted by: sarah-1312779754 Newbie // Wed, 25 July 2012 12:53pm
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm has saved my life over the years getting up at 4am its a miracle and I adore YSL Ysatis heavenly scent.
Posted by: Jane // Wed, 25 July 2012 03:23pm
Samsara or any fragrance by GUERLAIN is amazing, I will never, ever get sick of the quality and timelessness of Guerlain.
Posted by: Eva Kiraly // Wed, 25 July 2012 03:43pm
I purchase a lot of Clarins skin products, it seems to work and ultimatly it makes me feel better.
Posted by: Jessica Willebrands // Wed, 25 July 2012 04:50pm
I Love Bourjois products, they have a great range and they really compliment my skin.
Posted by: Brigitte Nieberl // Thu, 26 July 2012 01:03am
Lancôme Rouge in Love. It makes me feel like a glamorous french lady who traveled back in time to 1937.
Posted by: Stephanie Peacock // Thu, 26 July 2012 10:35am
Probably the clothes and the make up. I just love the designers of clothes in France
Posted by: wendyspann Newbie // Fri, 27 July 2012 05:38pm
Givenchy Ange ou demon le secret as I love its fragrance.
Posted by: Anna Lee // Sun, 29 July 2012 08:26pm
Avene, anything with a water base that is French I find very caring towards my skin
Posted by: nita01 Master Fan // Mon, 30 July 2012 06:19pm
I have to agree with the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, that stuff is amazing.
Posted by: lisagray1 Enthusiast // Wed, 1 August 2012 12:55pm
L’Occitane – Sorbet Verbena Refreshing Mist – For when life tries to get you down, but you just haven’t got the time!
Posted by: suz99melb Newbie // Wed, 1 August 2012 01:08pm
Evian water is about all I’ve been able to afford, but I drink it whenever I can get it when I’m out, to try and impress my boyfriend.
Posted by: cornears Newbie // Wed, 1 August 2012 03:18pm
Ilcsi Organic Skincare – as this is the most powerful organic skincare imaginable. Its beauty skincare comes from another dimension for beautfiul skin
Posted by: Diana Oz // Wed, 1 August 2012 03:32pm
Klorane dry shampoo in a can. I’ve been using this forever, way before the recent hype about this product. It makes my usually oily hair, look amazingly clean all the time, even between washes when it’s normally manky.
Posted by: Dee // Wed, 1 August 2012 03:34pm
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Concealer – it keeps me looking, alive, awake and vibrant. Hiding the dark shadows beneath my eyes, that if left untouched make me look like the living dead.
Posted by: Karina Wong // Wed, 1 August 2012 10:13pm
I love L’Occitane. Their moisturiser is delicious!
Posted by: Alison // Sun, 5 August 2012 07:16pm
Avène mist. It was a gift, I laughed thinking “a spray bottle of water, fantastic” but it’s something else. It’s a dewy, even makeup essential!
Posted by: fmohsin Newbie // Tue, 7 August 2012 12:02am
Clinique Total Turnaround Cream – instant, wrinkle-free and glowing results!
Posted by: Nicole // Tue, 7 August 2012 08:16am
bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation, I think it’s important to only cover my face with the best.
Posted by: Loveleen W Agg // Wed, 8 August 2012 09:48pm
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy as it smells divine and packed in fuchsia box with charms and pink bow on the neck of the bottle.
Posted by: Belinda Bonello // Sat, 11 August 2012 08:38pm
Anything Clarins because it’s amazing!
Posted by: Bantam Master Fan // Sat, 8 December 2012 12:56am
Congrats to the winners!
Posted by: daylight dancer Master Fan // Sun, 9 December 2012 01:22pm
The terry rose liquid blush looks so beautiful.
And the Guerlain Shalimar fragrance really does look like a work of art. Id love to own that!